Many municipalities in Ontario have infrequent buses, long travel times and multiple transfers to reach their destinations, or no access to public transit at all.

We are advocating for more funding to fill in significant gaps in the regional GO Transit bus network and to see it expand across Southern Ontario to serve new municipalities and locations.


As some routes are still in the planning phase of Metrolinx's 2041 Regional Transportation Plan and have not been implemented yet, our networks have had problems when it comes to connecting towns and cities outside the Greater Toronto Area. Many communities that require connections have either lost them, or never had them in the first place. That impacts the growth of our municipalities and leads to more commutes depending on car travel to get around.


Introducing new routes to serve emerging communities would help remove significant barriers to regional connectivity and grow economic development.

The following are actionable steps that Metrolinx and municipalities can work together on to ensure greater transit access in communities across Southern Ontario:

1. Add a direct GO bus service between Cambridge and Guelph along County Road 124 (via Cambridge Centre or Ainslie Terminal to Guelph Central Station).

As of lately, there are no direct trips between Cambridge and Guelph means extra travel time upwards of 1–2 hours. GO buses that do stop in Cambridge are on the outskirts of the town, forcing another local bus connection instead of a one seat ride to destinations within the downtown.

2. Connecting Brantford and Cambridge with GO buses.

Brantford and Cambridge, both key players in Ontario’s regional economy, are underserved by intercity transit. A dedicated GO bus route would provide much-needed mobility for commuters, reduce car dependency, and help bridge the gap between these two communities.

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3. Add a Highway 8 connection between Waterloo and Hamilton as soon as new buses arrive.

With increasing demand for travel between Waterloo Region and Hamilton, the time is perfect for the implementation of a direct GO bus route. Delaying this service will continue to strain both regions' local economies and transit systems. As soon as new buses become available, this route must be established to provide commuters with reliable, environmentally friendly alternatives to driving.

4. Adding more transit connections in Haldimand County to Hamilton.

With increasing demand for travel between Waterloo Region and Hamilton, the time is perfect for the implementation of a direct GO bus route. Delaying this service will continue to strain both regions' local economies and transit systems. As soon as new buses become available, this route must be established to provide commuters with reliable, environmentally friendly alternatives to driving.

5. Connect more destinations in Southern Ontario.

This is an opportunity for Metrolinx to expand the regional Frequent Rapid Transit Network outside the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. It involves:

Image taken from Metrolinx's 2041 Regional Transportation Plan.

What can we do?

In order to get this done, we need to:


Email your representatives to show your support of the expansion of new GO bus routes from Guelph to Cambridge and Brantford with Cambridge.


Email your MPPs:

Email MPP Mike Schreiner (Guelph): mschreiner-co@ola.org

Email MPP Brian Riddell (Cambridge): Brian.Riddell@pc.ola.org


Email Cambridge City Council:


Email Guelph City Council:

Mayor Cam Guthrie: mayor@guelph.ca


Councillor Erin Caton (Ward 1): erin.caton@guelph.ca

Councillor Dan Gibson (Ward 1): dan.gibson@guelph.ca 

Councillor Rodrigo Goller (Ward 2) : rodrigo.goller@guelph.ca

Councillor Carly Klassen (Ward 2): carly.klassen@guelph.ca

Councillor Phil Allt (Ward 3): phil.allt@guelph.ca

Councillor Michele Richardson (Ward 3): michele.richardson@guelph.ca

Councillor Christine Billings (Ward 4): christine.billings@guelph.ca

Councillor Linda Busuttil (Ward 4): linda.busuttil@guelph.ca

Councillor Leanne Caron (Ward 5): leanne.caron@guelph.ca

Councillor Cathy Downer (Ward 5): cathy.downer@guelph.ca

Councillor Ken Yee Chew (Ward 6): ken.chew@guelph.ca

Councillor Dominique O’Rourke (Ward 6): dominique.orourke@guelph.ca


Email Regional Councillors for Cambridge:


Brantford:


Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP)

Will Bouma (Brantford): will.bouma@pc.ola.org


Brantford Mayor:
Kevin Davis: Email the Mayor 


Brantford Ward Councillors

Michael Sullivan (Ward 1): MichaelSullivan@brantford.ca

Rose Sicoli (Ward 1): RSicoli@brantford.ca

John Sless (Ward 2): johnsless@brantford.ca

Gino Caputo (Ward 2): GinoCaputo@brantford.ca

Greg Martin (Ward 3): gregmartin@brantford.ca

Dan McCreary (Ward 3): danmccreary@brantford.ca

Linda Hunt (Ward 4): LindaHunt@brantford.ca

Richard Carpenter (Ward 4): richardcarpenter@brantford.ca

Brian Van Tilborg (Ward 5): brianvantilborg@brantford.ca

Mandy Samwell (Ward 5): MandySamwell@brantford.ca


Have you ever been waiting for a bus that takes far too long to arrive? How many transfers do you need to take? Share with us your experiences.

Email moretransitso@gmail.com to propose routes we should advocate for, to show your support and to share your experiences.