We will conduct initial engagement with key decision makers, interest-groups and the public to understand the needs and values of the County’s communities and establish a vision for transit service.
Rural Inter-Community Transit Need and Feasibility Study
The County of Lambton is working with Dillon Consulting Limited to assess the potential of implementing a rural inter-community public transit service in the County.
Why is this Project Needed?
The need for transit in rural communities continues to rise, and the purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility of introducing an inter-community transit service to address these needs.
Within Lambton County, the growing need for transit includes:
- A growing aging population who still need access to important social supports and medical appointments as they lose the ability to drive.
- Youth that need to access after school activities and part-time employment
- Growing affordability concerns are making car ownership a more difficult proposition
- Desire and need for transit to access employment and education activities
While Lambton does have a patchwork of transit services (e.g. Sarnia Transit and Huron Shores Area Transit), there are still a number of mobility gaps within the County, based both on geography and eligibility.
To help address this gap, the County of Lambton is conducting a rural inter-community transit need and feasibility study. The goal of the study is to assess the need for a more coordinated and expanded transit network.
This study will take place in five steps:
Step 1: Establish a Bold Vision
Step 2: Identify Gaps and Needs
We will assess the mobility needs, gaps in existing transit and community transportation services, and the potential demand for new and expanded inter-community transit across the County.
Step 3: Identify the Next Evolution of Transit Service
We will develop a recommended plan for inter-community transit that addresses the needs and gaps and aligns with the vision. This will include providing connections to key destinations and local transit services within the County.
Step 4: Establish a Governance Structure and Implementation Plan
We will develop an approach to governing and implementing potential transit service, including determining how service should be delivered, how costs should be shared and how decisions should be made.
We will identify the feasibility of introducing an inter-community transit service and recommend a plan to County Council for their consideration.
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