“It’s just so beautiful”: Peterborough’s first bicycle-priority street a hit with cyclists
Bethune Street from McDonnel to Townsend has been rebuilt with cyclists in mind and car traffic is now restricted on it.
Transportation
Read the latest news about Peterborough transportation. From infrastructure to public transit, and from cycling to disability and pedestrian issues, read about what’s shaping the city’s transportation system.
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Who rides the bus? Meet five Peterborough Transit users.
Visiting friends. Getting to work. Going to the doctor. These five transit riders rely on the bus almost every day of their lives.
Peterborough Transit facing potential service cuts
City staff recommend eliminating some bus routes and scaling back weekend service to make up for a budget shortfall, after city council froze transit funding earlier this year.
Chamber of Commerce calls for greater transit investment, says bus cancellations are hurting local businesses
“It’s probably been about two decades since I rode a city bus,” said a local hotel manager. “But I don’t mind paying for it [through property taxes] to make sure that my staff get here on time.”
Urban space is a precious resource. Why do we give so much of it to parking lots?
Reimagining the future of local parking lots, with Peterborough GreenUP
Top cycling advocate retires from city hall
Sue Sauve was instrumental in expanding Peterborough’s network of bike lanes and trails in recent decades
Ontario election features big promises on public transit. What’s on offer for Peterborough-Kawartha?
Better GO Transit service to Peterborough, cheaper fares, more money for cities to run public transit – the major political parties all have something different to offer voters in the region on public transit.
Council to vote on $30-million cycling master plan
But with a municipal election looming, whether the proposed 80 km of bike lanes and trails actually gets built will depend on future councils. Part three of our series about the future of transportation in Peterborough.
City eyeing $908 million for transportation infrastructure over next 30 years. What will it buy?
The bulk of spending will go to street widening and other road projects, despite City’s goal to reduce car dependence. Part two of our three-part look at Peterborough’s transportation master plan.
