Peterborough Transit Terminal Temporary Relocating Bus Stops Due to Construction

Due to construction at the downtown Peterborough Transit Terminal, all bus stops there for both departures and arrivals will temporarily relocate for the period from Aug. 5 to Sept. 5, announced on Monday. 

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Temporary signs will be posted at each of the new boarding locations. 

All routes will continue to operate on their regular schedules. Some routes will be required to make minor detours to their temporary stop locations. 

Upgrades to the downtown Transit Terminal will remove the requirement for the buses to reverse out of the pick-up and drop-off locations as recommended in the Transportation Master Plan, Transit Route Review and Long-term Growth Study. Construction is expected to take four weeks.

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City of Peterborough Announces Construction of Transit Garage and Maintenance Facility

Peterborough’s public transit capacity is growing as the City of Peterborough announced the construction of a new 10,500-square-metre transit garage and maintenance facility.

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This follows a combined investment of almost $42.9 million from the federal and provincial governments. 

“Transit is key to connecting and creating complete communities,” said Emma Harrison, Peterborough-Kawartha MP. “That’s why investments like the Peterborough bus garage are vital to meeting our growing housing and infrastructure needs.”

“Access to reliable, affordable transit plays a vital role in connecting people in Peterborough to jobs, housing and essential services. Ontario’s investment in a new transit garage will help ensure safe, modern transit is available to support our growing community — today and in the years ahead,” said Dave Smith, Peterborough-Kawartha MPP.

The garage and maintenance facility will house up to 110 buses, offer a range of transit maintenance services and have amenities and offices for transit employees.

“We’re incredibly grateful to both the Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada for this significant investment in Peterborough’s transit future,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “The funding for a new transit garage is not only timely, it’s essential. Our current facility is aging and no longer meets the needs of a growing city. A new, modern garage will support fleet expansion, improve maintenance capabilities, and prepare us for the future of transit, including the integration of electric and low-emission vehicles. This investment will help us deliver more reliable, efficient, and sustainable transit services for the people of Peterborough.”

According to the City, after construction, the facility will support Peterborough Transit into the future and help ensure the community has access to an efficient and affordable transit service that supports economic growth and connects residents to jobs and housing.

They continue to state that the investment helps build a stronger Canadian economy. Expanding public transit infrastructure to meet growing demand supports the development of more affordable, sustainable and inclusive communities.

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Peterborough Police Issue Several Tickets During Traffic Blitz

Peterborough Police Service Traffic Unit officers conducted a traffic blitz in the subdivision near Lily Lake Road and York Drive in mid-June. 

Tickets were issued for:

• Failing to stop x9

• Careless Driving

• Brake lights not working

• Insecure load

• No muffler

• Improper Emission equipment

The police remind motorists to be aware of stop signs in neighbourhoods, to stop and look before proceeding.

“Thank you for your attention and to help keep our roads safe for everyone. The Traffic Unit will continue to conduct initiatives throughout the year,” in a statement made by the Peterborough Police Service.

If you have a traffic complaint and if it is a non-emergency situation, you can reach out to the Traffic Unit at 705-876-1122 x289 or through the online reporting portal.  In an emergency, call 9-1-1. 

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City to Temporarily Close Roads For Canada Day Fireworks

Temporary road closures will be in place from noon to 10:30 p.m. to ensure public safety for the Canada Day fireworks display on Tuesday.

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The following are the affected roads:

• Perry Street from the east side of George Street to the west side of Crescent Street

• Lake Street from the east side of George Street to the west side of Crescent Street

• Crescent Street from the north side of Romaine Street to the south side of Perry Street

• Lock Street from the north side of Romaine Street to the south side of Crescent Street

The fireworks display will take place at 9:30 p.m.

Detour routes will be in place.

The City requests that everyone follow all signage related to road closures and on-street parking restrictions in the area.

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Peterborough Transit Service Updates Effective This Sunday

Peterborough Transit will implement adjustments to some routes beginning Sunday.

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Route 7 Lansdowne 

The following weekday trips will be temporarily suspended until Sept. 2, when high school resumes:   

• Westbound trip departing the Walker at Bramble stop at 7:45 a.m.  

• Eastbound trips departing Willowcreek Plaza at 8:05 a.m. and departing Fleming College at 2:40 p.m. 

Service on Route 7 Lansdowne continues to operate every 30 minutes. 

Route 9 Parkhill 

The following weekday trips will be temporarily suspended until Sept. 2: 

• Westbound trips departing Trent University – Gzowski College at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. 

• Eastbound trip departing Fleming College at 7:55 a.m. will be replaced by a trip that departs at 8 a.m. 

Route 10 Technology Drive 

A new permanent daily trip will be added, operating from 7:55 a.m. to 8:35 a.m., Monday through Friday. 

Community Bus Route 23 

To prioritize safety and alleviate traffic congestion, Route 23 will no longer enter the parking lot at the Parkway Centre. Stops will continue to be served at Lansdowne at the Parkway and The Parkway at Towersgate.  

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Seasonal Changes to Peterborough Transit Routes Effective Sunday

Peterborough Transit will implement seasonal changes to some of its routes beginning Sunday.

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Route 5 The Parkway

Late-night Northbound service is suspended on weekdays and weekends from Sunday, until the beginning of September. Northbound Route 5 finishes at 11:35 p.m. Monday to Saturday and at 7:35 p.m. on Sunday and Holidays.

Route 6 Sherbrooke

Late-night service has been suspended on weekdays and weekends from Sunday until the beginning of September. Eastbound Route 6 finishes at 11:50 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 7:50 p.m. on Sundays and Holidays.

Route 7 Lansdowne

• Route 7 Lansdowne will transition to its spring/summer route using the 7A routing via Ashburnham, the Lift Lock, and Hunter Street from April 27 through Oct. 25. All stops on Rogers Street between Maria Street and Hunter Street will continue to be served on Route 4 trips.

• Route 7 Lansdowne rush hour 7B trip at 7:50 a.m. from Willowcreek Boulevard to Fleming College has been suspended from service

Route 11 Water

Route 11 and 11A Water serving Trent University has been suspended from Monday until the beginning of September.

Detours

Peterborough Transit will adjust its routes to accommodate construction detours as they arise. The following routes have detours in place while construction projects are underway:

Route 9 Parkhill detour at Brealey Drive

Temporary bus stops are located on Sherbrooke Street just east of Brealey Drive during the construction period.

• Westbound routes will travel from Brealey Drive to Sherbrooke Street to Denure Drive to Kawartha Heights Boulevard to Cherryhill Road to Brealey Drive, where it returns to its regular route.

• Eastbound routes will travel from Brealey Drive to Cherryhill Road to Kawartha Heights Boulevard to Denure Drive, to Sherbrooke Drive to Brealey Drive, where it returns to its regular route.

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Road Closures In Place Sunday For GPHSF 2025 Peterborough Butterfly Run

A temporary road closure is in effect for the Greater Peterborough Health Services Foundation’s (GPHSF) 2025 Peterborough Butterfly Run occurring from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.

Since 2018, 800 bereavement kits have been created to be provided to families and individuals by health care providers. Photo courtesy of GPHSF.

Affected streets will be:

• Engleburn Avenue from the south side of Charles Street to the north side of Maria Street

• Birdsall Street from the south side of Charles Street to the north side of Maria Street

Peterborough Butterfly Run Route. The Peterborough Butterfly Run supports families and individuals who have experienced a loss during pregnancy, the loss of a child or are unable to conceive. Photo courtesy of GPHSF.

Streets will be made available for local traffic butrunners will be coming through this area between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m..

Additionally, a full road closure will be in place on Maria Street, between Burnham Street and Mark Street, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Detours will be in place at the intersections of Burnham Street and James Street, as well as Mark Street and James Street. Peterborough Police will be present to assist anyone affected by the Maria Street closure in leaving their homes. Delays are expected during this time.

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City Seeking Public Input Sought for Transit Terminal Upgrades

The City of Peterborough invites the public to an information session on Wednesday at City Hall from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. to learn about planned updates to the Simcoe Street Transit Terminal, provide feedback and share ideas on what improvements they would like considered for the space.

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The Transit Terminal is located at 190 Simcoe St. The update will reconfigure the bus bay area so that buses no longer have to reverse out of the pickup and drop off locations.

The City is seeking input to ensure that the planned upgrades will meet the community's needs. Residents can learn more about this project and share feedback in an online survey at connectptbo.ca/TransitTerminal. Paper copies of the survey are available at the Customer Service desk at the Transit Terminal.

The current terminal bus bay design, part of the Simcoe Street parking garage built in 1974, has not changed and is still in use. Both the Transportation Master Plan and Transit Route Review and Long-term Growth Strategy identified an ongoing safety concern with the buses backing out of these bays several times each hour.

The current Transit system operates with staggered arrival and departure times for the seven buses that service the terminal, no longer requiring individual bays for each route.

The new design will create a wider platform area from the terminal walls to the platform's edge. These new stop locations will have a “saw-tooth” alignment.

The key features of a sawtooth design are:

• Angled Bays: each bay has a designated stopping area at an angle to the curb.

• Easier Departure: Buses can leave independently without having to wait for those ahead to move.

• Efficient Use of Space: Reduces the required curb length compared to a straight line stop alignment.

• Improved Traffic Flow: Minimizes disruptions to traffic lanes.

• Improved Safety and Visibility: Drivers have a forward view as they depart. Many transit systems remove conditions that require a bus to reverse. Looking and moving forward reduces the safety risks.

Other improvements and upgrades will include new lighting fixtures and route signage, fresh painting of the walls and under the canopy, new benches and accessibility features. Three new bus shelters will be added along Simcoe Street.

This project is presently in the planning stage, with construction scheduled for the beginning of August 2025 and lasting approximately four weeks.

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Peterborough Transit Resuming Some Routes From Ice Storm Aftermath

Some Peterborough Transit routes have resumed with some detours due to hazards such as downed power lines affecting routes caused by the weekend’s ice storm.

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Power has been restored to the Simcoe Street bus terminal following the aftermath of the weekend weather.

The following transit routes are in operation:

• Routes #5 and #10: Operating regularly scheduled routes. 

• Route #11 will resume operation at 9:30 a.m. Route 11A is not operational yet.

• Route #2: Operating with a minor detour around Reid Street near Hunter Street.

• Route #4: Operating from the Peterborough Museum and Archives via Hunter Street to the bus terminal and extending west to the Peterborough Regional Health Centre via Charlotte Street.

• Route #7: Traveling to and from Fleming College via Lansdowne Street, detouring around River Road, Otonabee Drive and Middlefield Road, connecting to Trent University via Water Street from Parkhill Road.

A shuttle bus taking residents from the downtown core to the City’s three warming centres resumed operations at 8 a.m. this morning.

The shuttle bus runs in a loop and stops to pick up or drop off passengers at the following locations:

• Murray and George streets, outside City Hall

• The Simcoe Street Bus Terminal

• The Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Dr.

• Healthy Planet Arena, 911 Monaghan Rd.

• Miskin Law Community Complex, 271 Lansdowne St. W.

The shuttle bus is free and available to all residents. It runs on a 30-minute loop.

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Peterborough Transit Providing Special Shuttle Bus Service To City's Warming Centres

A free shuttle bus is available for residents who need transportation to any of the City of Peterborough’s three warming centres, announced on Monday afternoon.

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The shuttle will run every 30 minutes starting at 2 p.m. The last trip departs City Hall at 10:50 p.m.

The route runs in the following loop:

• Murray and George streets, outside City Hall, 500 George St. N.

• The Simcoe Street Bus Terminal

• The Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre, 775 Brealey Dr.

• Healthy Planet Arena, 911 Monaghan Rd.

• Miskin Law Community Complex, 271 Lansdowne St. W.

This shuttle bus is free of charge and available to all residents.

Regular transit service is suspended until further notice.

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