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HAMILTON -1508 Upper James Street KITCHENER â€" 1601 Rlver Road E KINGSTON - 645 Gardlners Road Tums: can, mm VIIA. Inc “We've seen enormous pressure multipass Weekends and rush hours were considered the most in need of ser- vice improvements. Expected to become the standard across transit systems, it is being rolled out in the western GTA, and should hit York Region in late 2010 or early 201 l. A survey of local transit users found respondents almost evenly split on what is most important to them. More frequent service was the choice of 26 per cent, while 22 per cent opted for longer hours, 21 per cent cited reliability and schedule adherence while 20 per cent wanted better area coverage. “It’s important that people mov- ing into new areas know public tran- sit is there before buying that second or third vehicle," Mr. Gordon said. The use of passes is increasing- ly common, partly due to a federal tax credit and could grow with the implementation of an integrated fare smart card called Presto. b New routes in established sub- divisions such as Millken and Major Mackenzie/ Weston Road. > Service to new subdivisions in Markham and Newmarket b New GO train expansions, in anticipation of expanded service on the Barrie line b New express service on cor- ridors such as Bathurst, Bayvicw and Jane Street b improved reliability on vxistâ€" They cost the transit system $5 million more in 2008 than projected and the increase will barely Oilâ€"set that, he added. “What we’re really trying to do is find a reasonable balance between what users pay and what taxpayers pay," he said. Right now, the fare box accounts for about 40 per cent of revenues but they aim to achieve a 50-50 split. The draft plan still needs to be reviewed by stakeholders and then pass the budget process before YR’I‘ knows how much of its wish list will be fulfilled. The plan prioritizes improving schedule reliability as well as offering better service to growing areas. While Viva provides express ser- vice on Yonge Street and Hwy. 7, YRI‘ hopes to add similar express services on other north-south streets, such as Bathurst Street, Bayview Avenue and Jane Street. mg Ridt because of fuel prices," YR’I' head Don Gordon said. reatw on 87, A m a The Star mutt KEY PLAN HIGHLIGHTS md ( hsrom / nummdm Cantu-mail com reliability xpansion ()n exist 0f Dial-a