Peterborough Transit Service Getting Temporary Changes For Holiday Season

Peterborough Transit is advising customers of upcoming seasonal and holiday service changes, effective Dec. 21 to Jan. 3.  

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Transit services will operate on the following seasonal schedule starting on Dec. 21: 

• Monday to Friday: 5:15 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. (next day) 

• Saturday: 5:45 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. (next day) 

• Sunday: 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. 

Regular service hours will resume on Jan. 4.

From Dec. 21 to Jan. 3, the following routes will be temporarily suspended: 

• Late-night service to Trent University and Fleming College. Service will resume on Jan. 4 

• Water - Route 11/11A. Service will resume on Jan. 5 

The following transit service hours will be in effect over the holidays: 

• Dec. 24 - Service ends at 8:30 p.m. 

• Dec. 25 - No service. 

• Dec. 26 - Service will operate on regular Sunday hours. 

• Dec. 31 - Service ends at 8:30 p.m. 

• Jan. 1 - No service.

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City of Peterborough Seeks Public Input For Peterborough Regional Airport Taxiway B Extension

The City’s Study Design for the Peterborough Regional Airport Taxiway B Extension project next year is available for public review and comments until Jan. 8.

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Residents can find information, share comments and submit questions on the project on the City of Peterborough’s community engagement hub. 

The City’s planned extension of Taxiway B was identified as a priority in the 2022 Master Plan Update for the Peterborough Regional Airport, according to a press release. The project aims to improve safety for ground traffic and address runway capacity needs to support continued growth and operational efficiency at the airport as stated by The City.

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Burnham Street In Lakefield Reopened; Kawartha Home Hardware Gets Temporary Location

The Township of Selwyn has reopened Burnham Street in Lakefield to traffic, following the community’s recovery from the Home Hardware fire.

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This reopening, along with Queen Street and Burnham Street, grants full access through the Village’s downtown core. Pedestrian detours remain in place along the section of Queen and Burnham Streets immediately adjacent to the fire-affected site, where fencing will stay up until all site restoration activities are complete.

The Township is now working to reinstall two streetlight poles and fixtures that were removed for firefighter safety.

Home Hardware is opening a pop-up store downtown at 25 Queen St., according to a Facebook post on Tuesday. The store will have a paint department, their popular hardware essentials and seasonal merchandise. An opening date has not yet been announced.

“Lakefield’s heart is its people and its sense of community,” said Mayor Sherry Senis. “As we enter this special time of year, we hope everyone will come downtown, support local businesses, and take part in the many festive activities that showcase our Village’s spirit.”

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Peterborough Transit Makes Seasonal Updates to Route 7 and Route 9 Starting Sunday

Peterborough Transit is making adjustments to Route 7 Lansdowne and Route 9 Parkhill starting Sunday.

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Lansdowne will follow the winter route, travelling over the Maria Street bridge rather than the covered bridge at the Peterborough Lift Lock. Until spring, Route 7 will operate along Rogers Street and Maria Street between Hunter Street East and Ashburnham Drive.

To support this seasonal change, the following bus stops will be in use for the winter season:

• Rogers Street at Sophia Street for southbound trips 

• Maria Street at Armour Road for eastbound trips 

The following stops that are served by Route 7 in the spring and summer will be temporarily suspended: 

• Hunter Street at Times Square (this stop will continue to be served by Route 4 Weller) 

• Hunter Street at Lift Lock 

• Ashburnham Drive at Lift Lock 

• Ashburnham Drive at Maniece Avenue 

Starting Monday, a new weekday afternoon trip will be added to Route 9 Parkhill to support student boardings from St. Peter’s Catholic Secondary School in response to afternoon peak ridership. The trip will depart from the Parkhill stop on Medical Drive at 2:30 p.m., continuing to Gzowski College at Trent University.  

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Lakefield's Queen Street to Reopen Friday Morning Following Structure Fire Damage

The Township of Selwyn expects to reopen Queen Street in Lakefield on Friday at 8 a.m., announced on Thursday evening.

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Following the progress in demolishing the fire-affected structures, the contractor has confirmed that work can safely continue without needing Queen Street to remain closed.

The demolition site remains fenced off while work is completed and the lots are backfilled to create a level, safe site. The sidewalk in front of the affected area will remain closed.

To facilitate safe pedestrian movement, the on-street parking spaces directly in front of the site will be converted into a temporary pedestrian walkway, providing a continuous route to the intersection and nearby businesses on this side of the street. 

Burnham Street, including the sidewalk, between Queen Street and Charlotte Street, will remain closed as demolition activities continue in the area. However, there will be access from the Charlotte/Burnham Street intersection to the parking area adjacent to Divine Craft.

Two streetlights on Queen Street immediately adjacent to the affected buildings were removed during firefighting operations to protect the lighting heads. These will be reinstalled once the demolition is complete.

“Reopening Queen Street represents a positive milestone for our community,” said Mayor Sherry Senis. “Although the streetscape will look very different for some time, we are encouraged by the resilience and spirit that Lakefield continues to demonstrate. We urge residents and visitors to support our local businesses and enjoy the warmth and hospitality that make Lakefield so special.”

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City Council Approves Information Report On Peterborough Transit Rollout

City council has approved an information report on the rollout of the Youth Transit Pass Program for 2025 and 2026 during their meeting on Monday night.

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The Youth Transit Pass Program aims to increase ridership, improve access and education, and support long-term transit use among young residents of Peterborough. According to Council, although youth aged 13–18 currently represent a small share of total ridership, they hold significant potential to help shift travel behaviour, increase transit use, and build a culture of sustainable mobility within the community.

Key program components include:

• complimentary transit access for youth aged 13-18 during evenings, weekends, and summer months;

• annual registration with structured pass distribution and orientation;

• education-focused program design to support independent, confident transit use; and

• phased pilot implementation through 2025 and 2026, followed by an annual program delivery and evaluation.

The program model aligns with current transit operations and supports future growth by targeting off-peak periods for initial implementation. This approach allows Peterborough Transit to build capacity, manage resources effectively, and evaluate program impacts without overextending the system. Over time, the program will expand and adapt alongside service enhancements, allowing for data-driven adjustments and continuous community engagement.

Draft Implementation Timeline:

• Fall 2025 - During this phase, stakeholder engagement (e.g., school boards, student transportation services, youth organizations, families, and Transit staff) will be prioritized to further develop program specifics and arrive at the final program model and delivery methods. Consultations will also take place with the transit pass provider to identify appropriate systems for registration and data tracking. Additionally, a comprehensive communications plan will be developed to support program awareness and rollout.

• Winter 2025 - The focus will shift to developing the operational aspects of the program. This includes creating registration processes and forms, as well as orientation materials and scheduling procedures. Communications materials will also be prepared, and the evaluation plan will be finalized to ensure effective monitoring and assessment.

• Spring 2026 - Final testing of processes and systems will take place to ensure everything is functioning as intended. Internal staff will receive training to support the successful delivery of the program. Promotional materials will be distributed, and registration and orientation will begin for youth aged 13 to 14 (Intermediate Students).

• Summer/fall 2026 – Phased expansion of registration and orientation to youth aged 15 to 18 (Secondary Students) will be completed to fully roll out the program to youth aged 13-18 in Year One. Tracking and evaluation of the pilot year begins to assess program delivery and impact. 

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Peterborough Transit Buses Returns to Transit Terminal Starting Monday

Peterborough Transit routes will resume dropping off and picking up transit users at the Peterborough Transit Terminal, located at 190 Simcoe St., starting Monday,

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The following routes will arrive and depart from the Transit terminal: 

• Route 2 Chemong southbound (Terminal to Lansdowne Place): Bay 3

• Route 2 Chemong northbound (Terminal to Trent University – Bata): Bay 4

• Route 4 Weller eastbound (Terminal to Peterborough Museum): Bay 1

• Route 5 Parkway (Terminal to Fleming): Bay 2

• Route 6 Sherbrooke eastbound: Bay 1 (Terminal to Trent University – Bata)

• Route 23 Red Community Bus: Bay 2 

Transit Ambassadors will be on site at the terminal to assist customers with the transition.

Three street-side boarding stops along Simcoe Street, which were activated last week, will continue to be used for Route 11 Water, Route 10 Technology, Route 12 Otonabee, Community Bus 22, Route 4 Weller (westbound) and Route 6 Sherbrooke (westbound). Buses at these locations stop at the next available position for passenger pickup, rather than at fixed bays. The Route number will be displayed on the front of the bus.

Bus stops were temporarily relocated outside the Terminal due to construction and upgrades to the Transit Terminal.

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Peterborough Transit Terminal Partially Reopened

Effective immediately, Peterborough Transit has partially resumed operations at its downtown Transit terminal.

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Three bus bays, all located along Simcoe Street in front of the terminal, will operate: 

• Bay 5 (on Simcoe Street at west end of terminal) for Route 11 Water 

• Bay 6 (on Simcoe Street in the middle) for Route 10 Technology and Route 12 Otonabee 

• Bay 7 (on Simcoe Street at the east end) for Westbound Route 4 Weller and Westbound Route 6 Sherbrooke  

All other routes will continue to operate from their temporary locations for at least a week. 

Transit Ambassadors are available on-site to assist customers during the transition.

Temporary bus stops have been in place since construction began on Aug. 5. Upgrades to the downtown Transit Terminal will eliminate the need for buses to reverse out of the pickup and drop-off locations.

Peterborough Transit Making Service Updates to Fleming Due to College Strike

Peterborough Transit routes to Fleming College have been adjusted due to the labour disruption by Ontario college support staff that started on Thursday.

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All Peterborough Transit vehicles that regularly stop at Fleming College are relocated to the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre for pickup, drop off and layover.

All routes travelling along Brealey Drive will continue to serve stops between Lansdowne Street and Spillsbury Drive, as well as stops on Stenson Boulevard at Pinewood Drive.

Temporary routing changes 

Route 5 Parkway and Route 8 Monaghan 

• To Fleming College: via northbound Brealey Drive to the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre 

• From Fleming College: southbound Brealey Drive to Airport Road and regular route 

Route 6 Sherbrooke 

• To Fleming College: via northbound Brealey Drive from Stenson Boulevard 

• From Fleming College: southbound Brealey Drive to Stenson Boulevard and regular route 

Route 7 Lansdowne 

Dobbin Road at Lansdowne Street stops will not be served 

• To Fleming College: south on Brealey Drive to the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre 

• From Fleming College: north on Brealey Drive, right on Lansdowne Street to regular route 

Route 9 Parkhill 

• To Fleming College: southbound Brealey Drive to the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre 

• From Fleming College: northbound Brealey Drive to regular route 

Wellness Centre stop information 

• The temporary stop is located in the loop for drop off and pickup only 

• Layovers will occur in the lower parking area

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Peterborough Transit Routes Making Seasonal Changes Beginning Sunday

Peterborough Transit will implement seasonal service enhancements, including extended hours of service and increased frequency on some routes, beginning Sunday.

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Route 5 The Parkway 

Late-night Northbound service will be reinstated on weekdays and weekends from Sunday until the end of April. Northbound Route 5 finishes at 2:30 a.m. Monday to Saturday, and at 12:30 a.m. on Sunday and Holidays. 

Route 6 Sherbrooke 

Late-night service will be reinstated on weekdays and weekends from Sunday, until the end of April. Westbound Route 6 finishes at 3:17 a.m. Monday to Saturday and 1:17 a.m. on Sundays and Holidays. 

Route 7 Lansdowne 

Route 7 Lansdowne rush hour 7B trip at 7:20 a.m. from Willowcreek Boulevard to Fleming College will be reinstated as of Sept. 2.  

Route 7 Lansdowne and Route 9 Parkhill  

Westbound and Eastbound: morning and afternoon trips serving high schools will be reinstated starting Sept. 2.  

Route 11 Water 

Route 11 and 11A Water serving Trent University will be reinstated on Tuesday Sept. 2 and run until the end of April 2026. 

Detours and terminal construction 

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: 

Routes 2, 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 22 and 23 are relocated to temporary stops at the downtown Terminal due to construction. Signs are posted on-site, and the Customer Service Desk at the Transit Terminal remains open.

Route 6 Sherbrooke Eastbound detour at Hillard Street 

A temporary bus stop is located on Barnardo at the Activity Haven shelter.  

• Eastbound will travel from Water Street to Barnardo Avenue to Dumble to Hillard where it returns to regular route. 

Route 7 Lansdowne and Route 9 Parkhill at Eastbank Drive 

From Nassau Mills Road, turns right on Pioneer Road, left onto East Bank Drive and then left onto Gzowski Way, where it returns to its regular route.  

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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