MiWay will be implementing planned service changes over the next few weeks in response to reduced service demands over the holiday season and changes in ridership.
In 2021, MiWay fares will remain unchanged and customers are encouraged to use PRESTO as a contactless form of payment. As of January 1, 2021, paper tickets will no longer be accepted. Read More
MiWay will be implementing a series of upcoming service changes over the next month – the most notable being that 11 MiWay routes will now be anchored at the new Kipling Bus Terminal, instead of the TTC Islington Subway Station, starting on Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. This Metrolinx facility is located at Dundas Street and Subway Crescent in Toronto.
In 2021, MiWay fares will remain unchanged and customers are encouraged to use PRESTO as a contactless form of payment. As of January 1, 2021, paper tickets will no longer be accepted; MiWay will continue to accept Special Purpose tickets, which are used by charitable and not-for-profit organizations, school boards, food banks, and social services clients.
Service Changes starting Dec. 21, 2020
Holiday service changes:
Starting Monday, December 21, 2020 to Sunday, January 3, 2021, MiWay schedules will be adjusted and customer service hours will be modified. Extended evening service and free rides on New Year’s Eve will not be offered due to COVID-19 restrictions on social gatherings. MiWay will continue to provide regular Saturday and Sunday service on weekends during this time.
Some routes will operate with less frequent weekday service (based on reduced customer demand) and the following routes will not operate:
- 104 Derry Express;
- 107 Malton Express (service suspended as of Dec. 7 due reduced demand during the COVID-19 grey level lockdown); and
- All 300-series school routes (some school routes suspended as of Dec. 7 due reduced demand during the COVID-19 grey level lockdown).
Some routes operate on a reduced holiday schedule (based on reduced customer demand) and the following routes will not operate on Christmas and New Year’s Day:
- 6 Credit Woodlands;
- 35 Eglinton;
- 46 Tenth Line-Osprey;
- 48 Erin Mills; and
- 68 Terry Fox.
Customer Service will have modified hours of operation as follows:
From Monday, Dec. 21, 2020 to Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, Customer Service will be available on the phone at 905-615-4636 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily including Christmas and New Year’s Day.
City Centre Transit Terminal – Information Booth:
| Weekday | Holiday hours of operation |
| Monday to Thursday | 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Christmas and New Year’s Day | Closed |
| Saturday and Sunday | 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
City Centre Transit Terminal – Fares Booth:
| Weekday | Holiday hours of operation |
| Monday to Thursday | 11:15 a.m. to 7 p.m. |
| Christmas and New Year’s Day | Closed |
| Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
Information with more details for customers is available at www.miway.ca/holidayservice.
Please find below details for an upcoming Virtual Town Hall that Peel Regional Police has organized with myself and other Councillors, regarding the recent vehicle thefts here in Mississauga.
Peel Regional Police’s 11 Division Auto Unit would like to invite you to a virtual Town Hall on:
Wednesday, December 16th, 2020
6:30pm – 8:00pm.
Topics will include recent high-end vehicle thefts from Peel Region. Crime Prevention Services will be in attendance to provide safety and prevention tips. The Town Hall will offer the opportunity to discuss recent vehicle theft trends and will be followed by a Q&A session with Peel Police and City Councillors.
For more information on the recent arrests and on these thefts, please see the press release sent out by Peel Regional Police here.
If you would like to participate in the Virtual meeting on December 16th at 6:30 pm, please see the details below:
Join by video system
Dial 1782176540@peelpolice.webex.com
You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number (178 217 6540)
Join by phone
+1-416-915-6530 Canada toll
Access code: 178 217 6540
To join to virtually on December 16th at 6:30 pm, please click on the link below:
December 04, 2020
PRE-DESIGN FIELD INVESTIGATION
LAKESHORE CORRIDOR FROM JACK DARLING PARK TO ELMWOOD AVENUE
What are we doing?
- Performing field investigation services along the Lakeshore Road corridor between Elmwood Avenue and Jack Darling Park.
- Work involves utility stakeouts, boreholes, surveying and photographing assets in the project area as well as test pits to confirm utility locations.
Why?
- To determine soil conditions and verify the location of existing underground and above ground utilities along the Lakeshore corridor for design and construction of future Regional infrastructure
When?
- We expect to start work on or about December 14, 2020.
- The project should be completed by December 31, 2021.
What to Expect
- Minor traffic disruptions.
- Working hours are Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm.
- There may be occasional Saturday work from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Construction project updates can be found at peelregion.ca/construction .
December 4, 2020
How do you make your trip into, around or out of Mississauga? The City of Mississauga is doing a study to develop a long-term plan for its transit and road network – Transit and Road Infrastructure Plan (TRIP). The study will look at transit and road infrastructure priorities to meet the needs of Mississauga residents, businesses and visitors, now and into the future.
A virtual on-demand meeting is now live (until December 20) for the public to provide input 24/7 – on topics such as the modes of transportation they use to the issues they face on the road. Project information and materials are also available for the public to learn more about the study.
What:
Virtual on-demand meeting: mississaugatrip.ca
Who:
- Transit and road users, including cyclists and pedestrians
- Community groups
- Stakeholder groups
- Residents, business owners, workers and visitors of Mississauga
When:
The virtual on-demand meeting is now open until December 20, 2020.
Background
In 2019, Council approved Mississauga’s Transportation Master Plan – an overarching guide on the future of transportation in Mississauga. The City of Mississauga has now initiated the Transit and Road Infrastructure Plan study to help achieve the City’s transportation vision. The study will complement other infrastructure plans and guidelines including the Cycling Master Plan, the Pedestrian Master Plan and the Changing Lanes study.
Learn more about the Transit and Road Infrastructure Plan and sign up for email updates by visiting the public engagement page: yoursay.mississauga.ca/transit-and-road-infrastructure-plan
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In a collaborative effort with Stonehooker Brewery and Fair Grounds Coffee, I am pleased to announce this terrific initiative, a competition among local artists to design a beer label as a special edition to recognize our front line workers.
This morning, Ann Ivy Male, of Pixie Blue Studio, Stonehooker Brewery and I awarded Joanne Feely DeGraaf as the winner of the competition.
Also in attendance was:
- Imran Hasan and Ron Duquette, representing the Mississauga Arts Council
- Brian Sutherland from Argo Development Corporation representing the Lakeview Community Village Partners
- Jeff Stinson, collaborator at Fair Grounds Coffee
- Adam Cherry, Stonehooker Brewmaster
Joanne has elected to donate half of her prize back to The Compass, and together Fair Grounds and Stonehooker have agreed to donate another $500 to the cause.
Seen below is the winning artwork:
Message from the winner, Joanne Feely DeGraff:
“One of the most remarkable things about the Covid-19 experience is how it has highlighted the impact
small things can have. While this is true of the virus itself, it is also true of our collective human
experience. The small choices and acts we participate in send positive or negative waves out into our
communities. Regardless of their personal sacrifices, front line workers have contributed so much to
keep us collectively moving in a positive direction. The designs I submitted for the Front Line Heroes
project are meant to visualize some of their large and small acts of everyday heroism that mean so
much to so many. The design is meant to build awareness of their efforts and sacrifices as well as
give thanks to our Front Line Heroes.
The small white icons are meant to illustrate many of the activities and services that front line workers
have provided since our lives changed with Covid-19. These icons were scratched by hand onto a
material called scraper board. This media simulates the ancient “sgraffito” technique. Scraper board
allows me to capture the motion of drawing, which in turn conveys a sense of action in the images. I
hoped to capture the myriad of activities Front Line Heroes have provided in a way that conveys the
spirit and action of the people they represent.
The original hand drawn art was then scanned and edited digitally. Other elements such as the lines
and colours were then added to pull the design together and add some visual structure. I wanted
these elements to be reminiscent of an athletic logo as I feel it suggested team spirit. I hope this
communicates how we are each working together to face the challenges of Covid-19, but in a way that
celebrates how our Front Line Heroes are leading the way.”
December 3, 2020
The Region of Peel continues to demonstrate its commitment to providing services that are effective and efficient, which provide value for the residents’ tax dollars. This commitment ensures that the Region remains innovative in order to improve community outcomes.
The Region developed a Continuous Improvement Program to ensure client needs and user experiences are the focus of improvement initiatives which help to save and avoid costs. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged the Region to find ways to adapt and transform service delivery to ensure the health and safety of the community, while continuing to drive positive outcomes.
Over the past 11 months, 40 improvement initiatives were completed – with cost savings of $2.47 million and cost avoidance of $3.91 million. Some of the initiatives completed include:
- Leveraging existing channels to deliver Peel Infant Parent Program (PIPP) and the Learning in Our Neighborhood (LION) programs through EarlyON service providers resulting in a cost avoidance of $639,000;
- Achieving $364,000 cost avoidance using Call Back Technology and avoiding the hiring of additional staff to maintain service levels with COVID-19 inquiries;
- Shifting to on-line education and outreach to students in the Waste service, saving $350,000 annually;
- Removing generators in Suite A and using an oversized generator in Suite B to power up both buildings to 100 per cent capacity, resulting in $700,000 in capital savings;
- Managing external Legal resources roster with $85,000 in cost avoidance;
- Achieving $360K cost savings for the procurement of energy with multiple suppliers vs. single supplier and an estimated $170,000 cost avoidance through the benefit of competitive supplier prices; and,
- Achieving $261,000 cost avoidance in time saved through an improved on-boarding process.
The financial benefits achieved from the program will be reflected in the 2021 budget report to Council on Jan. 28, 2021.
“Reducing the need for increased taxes on residents and businesses in Peel, while ensuring that services are delivered effectively and efficiently is what the Region of Peel strives for,” said Kathryn Lockyer, Interim Commissioner of Corporate Services. “These initiatives lead to improved client experience, enhanced staff well-being, and positive community outcomes, which all contribute to the Region’s vision to build a Community for Life in Peel.”
“Due to the immediate challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, new process adaptions were identified and implemented. Throughout this challenging year, 40 Continuous Improvement Initiatives were completed with $2.47M in cost savings and $3.91M in cost avoidance,” said Stephen Van Ofwegen, Commissioner of Finance and Chief Financial Officer. “The Region has remained committed to delivering services that provide value to taxpayers.”