Current status

This project is in the Pre-Planning Phase, when the Town identifies and engages Indigenous communities, individuals, and regulatory agencies that may be affected.

Environmental and engineering studies are underway, along with the development of a preliminary building layout and program. Once a development concept is confirmed, an impact assessment will be completed to identify potential environmental impacts and appropriate mitigation measures.

After the Pre-Planning Phase, the Town will issue a Notice of Study Commencement, which will start the formal TRPAP process. A virtual Public Information Centre will be held in spring 2026 to provide further details.

To recieve updates, please contact the Project Team by email at MiltonTMSFstudy@wsp.com.

 

The Town of Milton is planning a new Transit Maintenance and Storage Facility (TMSF) to increase transit capacity, improve local service, and support long-term ridership growth. The facility will include a bus maintenance building, bus parking areas, and space for future electric bus charging stations. A new bridge over a tributary of Sixteen Mile Creek is proposed to provide access to the site. The new transit garage will expand the Town’s ability to service and operate more buses, improving reliability, and supporting future transit growth. 

About the project 

The Town of Milton is undertaking a Transit and Rail Project Assessment Process (TRPAP) for the proposed Transit Maintenance and Storage Facility (TMSF). The facility will support improved service reliability and operational efficiency by expanding Milton’s ability to maintain, store, and electrify its transit fleet. 

The proposed site is located at the rear of 5670 Regional Road 25 (Bronte Road), south of Britannia Road. This property currently includes the existing Town of Milton Civic Operations Centre (MCOC) along the frontage. A map showing the study area is included below.  

TRPAP Study Area Map

Map

Project background 

Milton Transit’s Five-Year Service Plan and Master Plan Update identified the need for an expanded bus garage. Without additional space, the Town will be limited in its ability to increase service levels, support fleet growth, or transition to electric buses. A review of potential sites was completed, and the proposed study area was identified as the preferred location for the new facility. 

What is a Transit and Rail Project Assessment? 

This project is following the Transit and Rail Project Assessment Process (TRPAP) to meet the requirements in the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act, O. Reg. 231/08.  

The TRPAP is a streamlined environmental assessment process for transit projects. It provides a defined 120-day framework to assess potential environmental effects and make project decisions. 

During this study, the Project Team will: 

  • Complete field studies to document existing conditions 

  • Develop a conceptual design and operational plan  

  • Assess potential environmental impacts, including natural, cultural, and socio-economic factors 

  • Identify mitigation measures  

  • Consult with community members and Indigenous Communities  

  • Document the study in an Environmental Project Report (EPR)  

Technical studies, building layout, building program, and facility design requirements will be developed as part of the TRPAP. 

Stay informed 

We encourage everyone to participate in the project by visiting this project web page to view project updates. 

Please also consider contacting the Project Team to: 

  • Share your comments or questions 

  • Request that you be added to the mailing list for project updates 

  • Request accessibility accommodations to participate 

Submit an online comment 

Comments are collected to meet the requirements of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. Information will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Except for personal information, all comments become part of the public record. 

Documents and reports