Transportation

Michael Kras
23 Feb 2022

Hamilton youth ages 6-12 can get a free PRESTO card through the library

Hamilton residents ages 6-12 are currently able to ride on the Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) free of charge; and their free PRESTO Cards can now be accessed through the Hamilton Public Library (HPL). ...

Michael Kras
21 Jan 2022

HSR launches modified winter schedule amid COVID-19 surge

The Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) will be moving to a modified winter schedule beginning on January 23rd. According to a release, this modified schedule will see numerous regular HSR routes reduced to...

Michael Kras
02 Nov 2021

HSR buses are now free for children ages 6-12 until April 2023

Are you a Hamilton resident between the ages of 6 and 12? If so, you’re probably not reading this; but an adult in your life almost certainly is, so they’ll be able to pass on the news that you ge...

Michael Kras
10 Sep 2021

GO Transit adds new buses with seatbelts for passengers

Planning to jump on a GO Transit bus sometime in the near future? Well, buckle up. No, literally, you may have to buckle up. That’s because the transit agency has announced they will launching dozen...

Michael Kras
15 Jul 2021

Hamilton is getting 650 bike share bicycles donated by Portland

Hamilton’s bike share program is about to get a considerable influx of bicycles thanks to a generous donation from Portland, Oregon. The City of Portland has offered to donate around 650 bike share ...

Craig Clark
27 May 2021

Metrolinx and MTO will pitch Hamilton LRT to city next week

A plan to build a light rail transit system in Hamilton might not be dead like we originally thought. Metrolinx and the Ministry of Transportation will present a plan to the city council to build the...

Michael Kras
14 May 2021

Greyhound is permanently shutting down all bus service in Canada

It’s a sad day for Canada’s commuters, as Greyhound has announced that they will be ending all bus service in the country permanently. The announcement on Wednesday shook up countless Canadian cit...

Michael Kras
12 May 2021

Federal government will invest $1.7B in Hamilton’s rapid transit project

The Canadian government has announced a multibillion dollar investment into transit projects within the greater Toronto and Hamilton area. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has committed to a contribution...

Michael Kras
07 Apr 2021

Hamilton tests new ‘simple seating’ at bus stops

The City of Hamilton is testing a new form of ‘simple seating’ for use by riders waiting at Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) bus stops. The economical, minimalistic design features two small seats at...

Michael Kras
04 Mar 2021

Hamilton launches first carbon-negative bus in Ontario

In an effort to make transportation more efficient and sustainable in the fight against climate change, the City of Hamilton has partnered with Enbridge Gas to launch Ontario’s first-ever renewable ...