Transit Master Plan
Winnipeg is growing and our transit system needs to grow too. In the next 25 years, we expect that nearly one million people will call our city home. Now is the time to think ahead about our future transit system. How will we connect people and communities around the city in a sustainable and efficient way?
The Winnipeg Transit Master Plan will lay out a vision for our future transit system and describe the steps we need to take to get there. It will cover all aspects of the public transit system – Transit, Rapid Transit, and Winnipeg Transit Plus (formerly Handi-Transit) service and infrastructure.
The Winnipeg Transit Master Plan will be a guide for the next 25 years, and we are looking for your input as we work on this plan. Your thoughts and ideas will help to shape our transit system for the future.
- Timeline
- Updates
- Background
- Documents
- Engage
- FAQs
- Related Links
Project Timeline
Updates
March 15, 2019 – The Transit Master Plan is starting. Get involved in developing a plan for transit for the next 25 years. Visit the Engage tab to learn more about your opportunities to provide your feedback on how you use transit, what is and what’s not working for you in our current system, and what’s important to you in our future transit system.
Stay up-to-date on the Winnipeg Transit Master Plan project by signing up for updates: transitmasterplan@winnipeg.ca.
Background
Winnipeg is growing and our transit system needs to grow too. In the next 25 years, we expect that nearly one million people will call Winnipeg home. As we grow, we need to invest in important services and infrastructure like public transit, to support a thriving, modern city. The Transit Master Plan will help ensure that transit can connect people and communities as the city grows.
We want your help to shape Winnipeg’s future transit system. Now is the time to think about what kind of transit system we need to connect communities in a sustainable and efficient way.
The Transit Master Plan will guide the development of a transit system that provides a practical alternative to driving, reducing congestion on our roads, and contributing to a transportation system that serves us now and into the future.
The 2011 OurWinnipeg plan and the 2011 Transportation Master Plan provided a vison for a city that is socially and environmentally sustainable and has lower greenhouse gas emissions. As Winnipeg continues to grow, we will need more people to use transit if we want to meet these goals.
Your input will help us create a 25-year Master Transit Plan that meets our city’s needs, now and into the future. You will have several chances to share your thoughts during three phases of public engagement.
Documents
| Document Name | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| News release | March 15, 2019 | News Release |
| Open House Boards | March 15, 2019 | Storyboards |
| Postcard | March 15, 2019 | Postcard |
| Transit Master Plan Handout | March 15, 2019 | Communications |
Engage
This is the first of three phases of engagement for the Winnipeg Transit Master Plan. In the first phase, we want to learn how you use transit, what is and what’s not working for you in our current system, and what’s important to you in our future transit system.
From March 15 to April 20, you can share your thoughts about our current and future transit systems.
This project will bring together current plans, a review of our current system, and your input. Public input will be combined with the work being done by an engineering firm to create transit options that will meet the needs of our city.
Get involved
There are many ways for you to share your thoughts and ideas about the transit system of the future. If you require alternate formats to participate or have any questions regarding our engagement opportunities, please contact Maureen Krauss at 204-944-9907 or transitmasterplan@winnipeg.ca.
Online
Share your thoughts online. If you are unable to attend our in-person events, our online platform will allow you to give similar feedback at your convenience.
In person
We will be holding five open houses to gather public input throughout the city. At the open houses, we are inviting Winnipeggers to drop by and learn more about the Winnipeg Transit Master Plan project, process and public engagement activities. There will be information boards set up, and you can ask questions to project team members and give us your input at activity stations.
South Winnipeg Community Centre – Waverley Site, 1885 Chancellor Drive.
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Transcona East End Community Centre, 517 Pandora Ave. East
Wednesday, April 10, 2019
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Seven Oaks Arena, 745 Kingsbury Ave.
Thursday, April 11, 2019
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Sturgeon Heights Community Centre, 210 Rita St.
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain, 340 Provencher Blvd.
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
We will also hold six pop up events to speak to Winnipeggers and spread the word about the Transit Master Plan:
Charleswood Library, 4910 Roblin Blvd.
Thursday, April 4, 2019
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Windsor Park Library, 1195 Archibald St.
Friday, April 5, 2019
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
St. Norbert Farmers Market, 3514 Pembina Hwy.
Saturday, April 6, 2019
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Elmwood Kildonans Pool, 909 Concordia Ave.
Monday, April 8, 2019
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Merchants Corner, 541 Selkirk Ave.
Friday, April 12, 2019
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Linden Woods Community Centre, 414 Lindenwood Dr.
Saturday, April 13, 2019
1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
We will also be speaking to transit riders and other commuters at different locations throughout the city during this phase of engagement to learn about how current riders and non-riders view the transit system. You may be asked to provide your input through a short survey.
Stay informed
Stay up-to-date on the Winnipeg Transit Master Plan project by signing up for updates: transitmasterplan@winnipeg.ca.
Regular updates will be shared on the website and on social media as we work on the plan. We will also share a report on what we heard during this phase of engagement in the summer.
The Winnipeg Transit Master Plan will be shared with Winnipeggers in 2020, along with a report that explains how public input was used to shape the plan.
Engagement phases
Phase one: Understand current use & future vision
The project team will talk with Winnipeggers about how they currently use transit, what is important to them, and what they would like to see in the future. This information will be reported in a white paper that identifies key areas for further study during the development of the Transit Master Plan.
Phase two: Evaluate network concepts
In this phase, the project team will share information about different transit options and ask Winnipeggers what they think about the choices we need to make for a transit system that will meet our future needs.
Phase Three: Review draft plan
The project team will share a draft Transit Master Plan with Winnipeggers and ask for their feedback. Public input will be included in the final Transit Master Plan presented to the City.
The final Transit Master Plan will be shared with Winnipeggers in 2020. We will also share how your input was used to shape the plan.
FAQs
The Winnipeg Transit Master Plan will lay out a 25-year vision for our transit system and identify the steps we need to take to get there. It will be a long-term, system-wide plan that will cover all aspects of the public transit system – Transit, Rapid Transit, and Transit Plus (formerly Handi-Transit) service and infrastructure.
The Rapid Transit Plan is one part of the Winnipeg Transit Master Plan. It includes concept designs, initial cost estimates, and suggested phases for building the rapid transit network over the next 25 years.
There are several ways for you to get involved:
- Share your views online
- Attend a public event – see a list of dates and times
- Send us an email at: transitmasterplan@winnipeg.ca
- Sign up for updates
The Winnipeg Transit Master Plan is being funded by the City of Winnipeg and the federal government through the federal Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF). The $2.6 million dollar project is cost-shared 50-50 between the City and federal government.
Winnipeg is continuing to grow and is expected to reach nearly a million people in the next 25 years. We need to invest in important services and infrastructure, like public transit, to support a growing, thriving, modern city, now and into the future.
The Winnipeg Transit Master Plan will help ensure that transit can connect people and communities as the city grows. We want to make sure our transit system can provide a practical alternative to driving, reduce congestion on our roads, and contribute to a transportation system that serves future generations well.
The Southwest Transitway was developed based on priorities established in Winnipeg’s Transportation Master Plan (adopted 2011). The Winnipeg Transit Master Plan will also be based on the principles of the Transportation Master Plan. Building the Southwest Transitway helps us meet our current transportation needs, while the Winnipeg Transit Master Plan will help us plan for the future.
The recommendations of the Eastern Corridor Study will be provided to the project team and considered as they develop the Rapid Transit Plan.
We are consulting with Winnipeggers to understand what is important to them in developing a transit system for the future. In consultations for the Transportation Master Plan (2011), we heard that Winnipeggers want a transit system that is convenient, easy to use, and affordable. In this first phase of the Winnipeg Transit Master Plan process, we will be asking Winnipeggers what is important to them in a transit system. In later phases, we will be presenting different options and asking Winnipeggers for their input on the options. Coverage, frequency, and connections are primary features of a transit system that we will be talking about throughout the planning and engagement process.
The project team is considering all options.
The Winnipeg Transit Master Plan will build on the goals of the Transportation Master Plan (adopted in 2011). These include:
- A transportation system that is dynamically integrated with land use
- A transportation system that supports active, accessible and healthy lifestyle options
- A safe, efficient and equitable transportation system for people, goods and services
- Transportation infrastructure that is well maintained
- A transportation system that is financially sustainable
- A transportation system that reduces its greenhouse gas emissions footprint and meets or surpasses climate change and emission reduction goals set by the City and the Province
The Winnipeg Transit Master Plan is guided by the goals of the Transportation Master Plan (adopted 2011), which identifies the need for a socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable transportation system. Transportation produces a large amount of pollution and greenhouse gas emissions and the City has identified sustainable transportation systems as a way to reduce the impact of transportation on the environment. We know that to meet our goals for reducing emissions, we need to have more people using transit. We want to hear from Winnipeggers about what would encourage them to use transit more and how to design an environmentally sustainable transit system.
The Winnipeg Transit Master Plan is guided by the goals of the Transportation Master Plan (adopted 2011), which include a safe, efficient, and equitable transportation system for people, goods and services. We also are consulting with organizations that represent low-income Winnipeggers as part of our planning process. Subject to Council’s approval of the program and budget, a separate consultation process is planned for the proposed Low Income Transit Pass, and the findings of that study will be provided to Council for approval.
The project team will consider how active transportation can work together with the transit system. We also want to hear from Winnipeggers about how the connections between transit and other forms of transportation, including cycling, walking, and automobiles, should be part of a transit system for the future.
We want to hear from you. There will be numerous public engagement opportunities throughout the planning process. You can sign up for project updates to get information about public engagement opportunities throughout the year. You can also provide your ideas online at https://contextresearch.mysocialpinpoint.ca/wtmp.
The team will review emails sent in and respond within three days. Please contact us with further questions at: transitmasterplan@winnipeg.ca
