Thunder Bay Transit

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Thunder Bay Transit
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Thunder Bay Transit bus at Brodie St Terminal.
Founded1970 (Originally 1892)
Headquarters570 Fort William Road
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
LocaleThunder Bay Urban Area [1]
Fort William First Nation [2]
Service area256 km2 (99 sq mi) [3]
Service type Local bus service
Alliance CUTA [4]
Routes17 [5]
Hubs2
Fleet49 low-floor models
Daily ridership9,000 [6]
Fuel type Diesel - 46
Biodiesel - 3 [7]
OperatorCity of Thunder Bay - Transportation and Works Department
Website Thunder Bay Transit

Thunder Bay Transit is the public transit operator in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. It was formed in 1970, after the amalgamation of the cities of Port Arthur and Fort William and their respective transit agencies. [8] Thunder Bay Transit is a member of the Canadian Urban Transit Association.

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Thunder Bay Transit operates 17 transit routes in the urban area of Thunder Bay and neighbouring Fort William First Nation, [1] [2] an area of 256 km2 (99 sq mi). [3] Its fleet of 49 buses run on diesel and biodiesel fuels. [7] Thunder Bay Transit carries 3,300,000 passengers annually, or approximately 9,000 passengers daily, and employs 140 people. [6] [9] The company maintains two transit terminals, one at 40 North Water Street in Port Arthur, and the other at City Hall at 500 Donald Street East in Fort William.

Thunder Bay Transit is the first transit agency in Ontario to be 100% handicapped accessible, [9] and the first Canadian transit agency to use the NextBus system with passenger counters, fare box integrations and passenger information systems. [10]

History

Public transit in Thunder Bay was first established in 1892. The silver boom had recently ended, destroying Port Arthur's primary economic raison d'être. Compounding the matter was the Canadian Pacific Railway's decision to build its grain elevators and rail yards in neighbouring Fort William, 6 km (4 mi) away. With businesses and population vanishing, Port Arthur decided after much debate to build a street car line to connect the town with the rail yards in neighbouring Fort William, much to that town's chagrin. [11]

In 1891, the town of Port Arthur was authorized to construct and operate the first municipally owned street railway in Canada. The Port Arthur Street Railway (PASRy) commenced operations in March 1892, and in that same year, McDonald and Company commenced operations of a private street railway in neighbouring Fort William, which connected the Port Arthur Street Railway's southern terminus at Fort William's northern town limits into the downtown core of Fort William. [8] Although Fort William wanted nothing to do with Port Arthur's municipal railway, PASRy gained control of the McDonald and Company line on June 1, 1893, and extended its operations into the town. [11] [12]

In 1907, Port Arthur and Fort William became cities. The Ontario Railway and Municipal Board forced Port Arthur to sell its section of the railway in Fort William to that city on March 11, 1908, and to submit to operation by a joint commission until December 1, 1913, under the name Port Arthur and Fort William Railway. Thereafter, each city ran its own street railwayPort Arthur assumed the name Port Arthur Civic Railway in 1914, and Fort William assumed the name Fort William Street Railway. [8] Port Arthur added two belt lines to its main line in 1913, with the first street cars running on the North Belt Line October 29, 1913.

The Port Arthur Public Utilities Commission which ran the street railway acquired its first 36-passenger bus (painted maroon and cream) in August 1946 manufactured at the Canadian Car and Foundry plant in Fort William. It immediately phased out the Arthur Street railway line, and renamed its system as Port Arthur Transit.. [13] Gasoline-powered buses were introduced in December 1946 to serve the intercity route. Electric trolley buses were introduced on December 15, 1947, [14] the same year that the Fort William Street Railway was renamed the Fort William Transit Company. The trolley buses were manufactured by J. G. Brill and Company at the Canadian Car and Foundry plant in Fort William. The Intercity trolley coach line of each city's system opened in 1947 and was interlined, with operators' coaches serving the entire line in both cities until 1955.

Street railway operations ended in Thunder Bay in 1948. Port Arthur's last three antiquated cars made their final run over the North Belt Line on February 16, 1948, in a driving snowstorm, and Fort William's street cars ceased operations on October 16, 1948. Since January 1, 1970, when Port Arthur and Fort William were amalgamated into the City of Thunder Bay, the system has been known as Thunder Bay Transit. [8] Electric trolley buses were discontinued on September 10, 1972, [14] and the city has since used diesel buses.

Thunder Bay Transit purchased its first low-floor buses in 1994, [15] and by March 2007 became the first full-sized transit agency in Ontario to have a fleet that consisted entirely of accessible buses. [9] Later that year, Thunder Bay Transit became the second Canadian transit agency to implement Grey Island Systems GPS/AVL and NextBus system with passenger counters, fare box integrations and passenger information systems. [16]

Fares and passes

Thunder Bay Transit fares were last increased on July 20, 2020. Exact cash fare on Thunder Bay Transit is $3.00, support persons ride free, as do children under the age of twelve. Bus tickets can be purchased in groups of 10 for $25.50. Twenty ride punch passes have been discontinued. Tickets are transferablethey can be shared by many people at one time. A transfer pass can be obtained when boarding with cash or tickets, and allows passengers to change buses up to two times for the price of one fare. Transfer passes have a 90-minute time limit and are non-transferablethey can be used only by the person to whom they are issued.

Thunder Bay Transit offers monthly, semester and family/group passes. These passes allow unlimited rides within the time period specified on the face of the card, so that pass holders do not need to use transfers to change buses.

As of April 1, 2023, [17] adult monthly passes cost $82.00, and discount monthly passes are $68.00, which can be purchased by those with a valid discount card, issued only by Thunder Bay Transit. Monthly passes for youth between 13 and 24, and seniors over 60 cost $57.00. Annual senior pass cost is $510.00. On Sundays the adult montly pass also doubles as a Family pass. It allows for unlimited trips for two adults and three children, one adult and four children, or two adults. Proof of age is required, and children must be under the age of 18.

Students at Lakehead University and Confederation College receive a U-Pass as part of their tuition, which allows for unlimited trips during the school year for the person to whom the pass is issued. [18] [19]

Routes

Thunder Bay Transit operates 17 regular transit routes covering approximately 350  kilometres (220  miles) of city streets. [6] [20] Most bus routes are anchored on one of the city's two main terminals, and several routes have buses travelling in only one direction, which can result in unnecessarily long trips between short distances. [21] Thunder Bay Transit operates two extra routes during rush hour.

Bus frequency

Peak routes run Monday to Friday between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm, and Saturday between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm. Most peak routes have a frequency of 30 minutes between stops. Some busy routes have a frequency of 15 minutes during rushhour. Non-peak routes run Monday to Saturday between 6:00 pm and 12:40 am, Saturday morning between 6:00 am and 9:00 am, all day Sunday and statutory holidays. Most non-peak routes have a frequency of 40 minutes between stops. [22]

Rural bus service

Thunder Bay Transit resumed service to rural areas within city limits in spring 2008 as part of a pilot project funded by the city's share of provincial gas tax revenue. Ridership on both routes was well below the municipal guideline of 10 passengers per hour of service. [23]

Service resumed in South Neebing on March 18, after being cancelled in 2004 due to low ridership. [24] The route operated on Tuesday and Thursday, with two runs in the morning and two runs in the afternoon. [25] The route averaged 1 passenger per hour of service, and cost $73 per passenger to operate. The trial cost $19,200, and brought in only $400 in revenue, resulting in a net cost of $18,800. Service to South Neebing ended on November 27. [23]

Service resumed in McIntyre on June 4, after a telephone survey conducted by the city found some demand for transit service in the area, which had bus service in the 1980s and 1990s. The route operated on Wednesday and Saturday, with two runs in the morning and two in the afternoon. [26] The route averaged 0.5 passengers per hour of service, and cost $148 per passenger to operate. The trial cost $15,600, and brought in only $200 in revenue, resulting in a net cost of $15,400. Service to McIntyre ended on November 29. [23]

Interlining

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Map of Thunder Bay Transit routes

When buses on certain routes arrive at a transit terminal, they will resume travel on different routes. Interlining allows passengers to travel longer distances without having to change buses. Route 1 Mainline does not interline. [27]

Interlining at City Hall terminal
Peak routes
2 Crosstown and 12 East End at :15 and :45
3 Airport and 3 Jumbo Gardens at :15 and :45
3 Northwood and 3 County Park at :00 and :30
Non-peak routes
3 Airport and 8 James
3 Northwood and 3 County Park
Interlining at Water Street terminal
Peak routes
2 Crosstown and 7 Hudson at :00 and :30
3 County Park and 3 Northwood at :15 and :45
3 Jumbo Gardens and 3 Airport at :00 and :30
9 Junot and 11 John at :00 and :30
Non-peak routes
2 Crosstown and 7 Hudson
9 Junot - University and 11 John - Jumbo Gardens
Interlining elsewhere
8 James and 9 Junot interline at Intercity Shopping Centre between 6:00 am and 1:00 pm, Monday to Friday, and between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm on Saturdays.
4 Neebing becomes 6 Mission at Brown and Frederica

Fleet

Thunder Bay Transit owns a fleet of 48 buses, which consists of all Nova Bus LFSs. They all run on biodiesel, [7] and are all handicapped accessible low-floor models. [28] Thunder Bay Transit is the first full-sized transit system in Ontario to have a fleet entirely of low-floor buses. [9]

Interior of bus #218, a bio-diesel Orion VII. Interior Of Thunder Bay Transit bus 218.jpg
Interior of bus #218, a bio-diesel Orion VII.
Make and modelDescriptionFleet numbersYearNotes
New Flyer Industries D40LF40' Diesel bus1111251994retired
Nova Bus LFS40' Diesel bus1261291997retired
Nova Bus LFS40' Diesel bus1301341999retired
Orion Bus Industries 06.50140' Diesel bus2102171999retired
Orion Bus Industries 06.50140' Diesel bus2102171999retired
Nova Bus LFS40' Diesel bus135, 1362001retired
Orion Bus Industries 07.50140' Diesel bus2182212004retired
Nova Bus LFS40' Diesel bus1371412004retired
Nova Bus LFS40' Diesel bus1421442006142 retired 2023

144 retired 2022

143 retired 2021

Nova Bus LFS40' Diesel bus1451472007145 retired 2022
Nova Bus LFS40' Diesel bus148150, 152, 156,
157, 159, 160
2008
Nova Bus LFS40' Diesel bus161, 163, 1642009
Nova Bus LFS40' Diesel bus165-1702011
Nova Bus LFS40' Diesel bus172-1742013
Nova Bus LFS40' Diesel bus176, 1772014
Nova Bus LFS40' Diesel bus178-1802015
Nova Bus LFS40' Diesel bus181, 183, 1852016
Nova Bus LFS40' Diesel bus223-2362017
Nova Bus LFS40' Diesel bus239, 2402022
Nova Bus LFS40' Diesel bus241, 2422023

Technology

Since September 2007, Thunder Bay Transit buses have been using the Grey Island Systems GPS/AVL and NextBus real-time passenger information systems, which uses GPS sensors and electronic maps to track bus movement and devices to measure passenger numbers. [29] The system uses TBayTel's CDMA wireless network to relay information to the transit office and to electronic signs located at major transit stops to let riders know when their bus will arrive. [30] These electronic signs are located at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, Lakehead University, Confederation College, Intercity Shopping Centre, and Thunder Bay Transit's two downtown transit terminals, with a seventh sign planned for the Westfort neighbourhood in the city's south end. [16] A test of the system was released on March 17, 2008, and allowed passengers to view arrival times for routes 2 Crosstown, 3 Northwood, 8 James and 9 Junot. [31]

Accessibility

To accommodate disabled passengers, Thunder Bay Transit buses are wheelchair accessible low-floor models. [28] Low-floor buses are capable of kneeling to street level and have extending ramps which allow wheelchairs to board safely. Thunder Bay Transit buses had 19,175 rides by persons in wheelchairs in 2006, the most per capita in Ontario." [9] Thunder Bay Transit offers a Night Stop service, where buses will allow passengers to disembark at locations between bus stops during night hours due to safety or security concerns. [32]

Facilities

Thunder Bay Transit operates two bus terminals in the north and south cores of the city. Thunder Bay Transit's head office and bus garage is located at Thunder Bay Transit and Central Maintenance, located at 570 Fort William Road.

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A New Flyer D40LF at Brodie St. Terminal

City Hall Terminal

Address: 500 Donald Street East, Fort William
Functions: downtown south core bus terminal; heated waiting area (City Hall lobby).
Platforms: street level on Brodie Street, Donald Street and May Street around the plaza in front of city hall.
Routes: 1 Mainline, 3 Memorial, 4 Neebing, 8 James, 12 East End, 15 Extra, 17 Extra, 18 Chippewa
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A Novabus LFS at Water St. Terminal

Water Street Terminal

Address: 40 North Water Street, Port Arthur
Coordinates: 48°26′08.7″N89°13′01″W / 48.435750°N 89.21694°W / 48.435750; -89.21694
Functions: downtown north core bus terminal; heated waiting area
Platforms: 1
Routes: 1 Mainline, 2 Crosstown, 3 Memorial, 7 Hudson, 9 Junot, 11 John, 17 Extra

Transit Garage

Thunder Bay Transit and Central Maintenance
Address: 570 Fort William Road
Coordinates: 48°25′02″N89°14′11″W / 48.41722°N 89.23639°W / 48.41722; -89.23639
Functions: main office and vehicle maintenance

Greyhound Bus Depot

Address: 815 Fort William Road
Coordinates: 48°24′28.6″N89°14′22.3″W / 48.407944°N 89.239528°W / 48.407944; -89.239528
Functions: privately owned bus depot providing intercity Greyhound bus and courier service. [33]
Routes: accessible by route 1 Mainline

Greyhound Bus Service has been discontinued effective October 31, 2018

Other transfer points

Other terminals, serving two or more routes, are located at Intercity Shopping Centre, Lakehead University and Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, Confederation College. The intersection of Brown Street and Frederica Street in Westfort is a transfer point for routes 1 Mainline, 5 Edward Westfort, 4 Neebing, and 6 Mission. [27]

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