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The report, which was developed by independent consulting firm Dillon Consulting Ltd., recommended improvements to service levels, transit terminal facilities and technology through increased investment. It also encourages the province to work with municipalities to establish an appropriate public transit service for the entire region.

"This report provides us with a strategic approach for the future of public transit in St. John's and in the region as a whole," says St. Johns Councillor At Large Tom Hann, chair of the St. Johns Transportation Commission. "We must invest in our public transit and take a more regional approach to dealing with our transportation issues. We are calling on the provincial and federal governments to take the lead on this issue. We hope to engage the province in a dialogue on the need for regional public transit and we also need the federal government to step forward and develop a national public transportation policy."

Dillon Consulting Ltd. was contracted in 2010 by Metrobus Transit to look at the reasons behind ridership stagnation in recent years, as well as to identify growth opportunities and recommend strategic directions for the transit agency.

"We know there are challenges ahead of us," says Metrobus Transit General Manager Judy Powell. "With a new depot opening this year and a commitment for new buses over the next few years, we are confident that we are moving in the right direction to meet the needs of our customers and develop strong relationships with our future riders."

The report identifies urban sprawl and the suburbanization of the population as leading to ridership stagnation, as well as contributing to the issues surrounding downtown parking in St. Johns and traffic congestion in the region.

"The City of St. Johns continues to grow at a rapid pace, as does the entire region," says Councillor Hann. "The population of the suburbs has increased 70 to 90 per cent since 1981 which shows that we must begin to look at a regional public transit service."

The report also identifies that with an aging population, the need to invest in fully accessible equipment, as well as terminal and bus stop upgrades is very important to the long-term viability of the public transit service. The senior population is expected to grow to 30 per cent by 2026 and is expected to have a major impact on conventional and para-transit services in the region.

A full copy of the report is available at www.metrobus.com/marketstudy.]]> informationservices@metrobus.com (Information Services) Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:12:59 EST 77 http://www.metrobus.com/reader.asp?guid=69
Service begins 1 hour before game time and return shuttles will be available immediately following the game. Shuttles will run from Bowring Park and Confederation Building.

The fare is $3.00 per person payable on the way to Mile One Centre. A proof of payment system is in place so those without the required proof of payment will be denied boarding after the game.

Please have exact change available (coins preferred) as our Drivers do not carry change.]]> informationservices@metrobus.com (Information Services) Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:32:59 EST 69 http://www.metrobus.com/reader.asp?guid=47
Your m-Card is reloadable and should not be discarded. If your card has been damaged, please drop by our Customer Service Centre at 245 Freshwater Road for a replacement. For just $5, we can give you a new card and restore any rides that were on your damaged card. Our Customer Service Centre is open Monday to Friday (700a - 700p), Saturday (900a - 400p) and Sunday (Noon to 400p).
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"We're very pleased for our customers", said Metrobus Transit General Manager, Judy Powell. "If we had lost the use of The Village property, it would have been a great inconvenience for thousands of customers using the terminal each day."

As Metrobus has been unable to find an appropriate alternate location for the west end terminal, both parties have agreed to work together to find an alternate location on mall property; but for now, the transit agency will continue to use the existing facility.]]> informationservices@metrobus.com (Information Services) Mon, 13 Jun 2011 18:24:59 EST 45 http://www.metrobus.com/reader.asp?guid=5 informationservices@metrobus.com (Information Services) Thu, 5 Aug 2010 14:49:59 EST 5