September 6th marks the first day of the seasonal Transit schedule change. In addition to routine Fall schedule changes, there are some new non-seasonal route changes coming that day as well. The first two changes may be of particular interest to folks in Elmwood-East Kildonan.
- The southern boundary of On-request Zone 106: North East will be extended from Edison Avenue to Kimberly. This will improve service in the evenings and on weekends.
- Route FX4: Gateway-Portage will have a new terminal at the Polo Park Main Terminal for easier transfers.
- Routes 678: Waverley West-Chancellor and 679: Waverley will have new terminals on University Crescent. They will also travel though Waverley West to help reduce demand on the Blue Line.
- Route 48: Transcona Blvd-McMeans will be extended between Kildonan Place Mall and Walmart, providing improved service in the area.
- Route 649: Chevrier will be extended to improve service for residents of Whyte Ridge.
- To simplify service, Route D:18 Notre Dame will operate on Arlington Street in both directions.
- Route 650: McGillivray will be shortened to better align service with current ridership demand.
Transit has also added additional bus stops along the FX2 route on Main Street to make transfers easier and ensure all stops have access to controlled pedestrian crossings.
Passengers on the BLUE route will now enjoy additional stops on west Portage Avenue.