An increase in specialized transit vehicles and service investment will help meet growing demand and reduce wait times.
Milton Transit Five-Year Service Plan
The Milton Transit Five-Year Service Plan and Master Plan Update sets a strategic vision for how transit services will grow and evolve in Milton. It outlines a redesigned transit network to guide service planning, operations, and investment decisions through 2029, providing a roadmap to support growth, improve reliability, and meet changing travel needs.
To develop the plan, the Town worked with transit specialists to review existing services and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, service levels, and ridership.
The plan defines how Milton Transit will expand and adapt to support a growing community. It focuses on improving access, reliability, and service coverage while preparing for future transit demand.
It also identifies the infrastructure, staffing, and operational changes required to deliver an improved transit network.
This plan focuses on:
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Improving service reliability and travel times
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Expanding transit access across Milton
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Increasing service frequency and convenience
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Supporting growth in new and existing neighbourhoods
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Enhancing the overall rider experience
The future transit network is designed to provide clearer, faster, and more reliable service.
Key improvements include:
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Improved reliability
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More direct routes
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More frequent service
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Extended weekday and Saturday service
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Introduction of Sunday service
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Longer routes to reduce required transfers
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New transfer points at Milton Education Village and Kennedy Circle
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Greater access to transit services
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Redistribution of OnDemand service areas to improve performance
More access+ vehicles and service
The plan supports the phased introduction of battery-electric buses between now and 2040 to reduce emissions and modernize the fleet.
PRESTO fare payment is planned for implementation by early 2028 to improve convenience and enable seamless regional travel.
Initiatives will increase awareness, attract new riders, and improve customer experience.
The plan supports continued integration with GO Transit and explores future connections to nearby municipalities.
Transit service to new growth areas
OnDemand transit will be introduced in developing areas and replaced with fixed routes as communities grow.
Accessible bus stop infrastructure will be introduced across the network by 2034.
Continued integration of OnDemand and specialized services to improve efficiency.
The Five-Year Service Plan guides transit improvements through to 2029. Implementation will be phased over time to align with funding, infrastructure readiness, and service demand.
To implement these improvements, the plan identifies several key enablers that support service delivery and system growth.
A new facility is required as the current leased site is at capacity.
Additional full-time equivalent staff
Additional staff will support expanded operations.
Fleet growth and replacement will support increased service and electrification readiness.
This plan supports a more reliable, accessible, and convenient transit system. Residents will benefit from improved service frequency, better connections, and expanded access across the community. Investments will also support a more comfortable and sustainable transit experience.