Enhanced transit service to begin May 2025

Spring is in the air, and with it comes enhanced service from Kingston Transit. Starting Monday, May 5, several updates will take place to reflect seasonal service adjustments and planned improvements to the transit network.

The upcoming service changes will benefit transit customers by:

• Increasing service frequency on multiple routes across the system with additional early morning, late evening and weekend trips added;
• Adding or improving transit access for customers in several neighbourhoods, including Cataraqui North, Strathcona Park, Rideau Heights and Greenwood Park;
• Enhancing connections to the train station and Kingston Bus Terminal for inter-city travel; and
• Providing predictable weekend service across the Cataraqui River during any scheduled LaSalle Causeway closures.

“Integrating these changes into our network is part of our efforts to continue making transit a convenient and reliable option for new and existing customers,” says Christopher Norris, General Manager, Kingston Transit.

Service highlights

Highlights of the service changes include:

• Routes 16 + 22 will expand to provide connections from St. Lawrence College to Kingston Centre, Rideau Heights and Greenwood Park.
  • New connection to Rideau Heights Community Centre during operating hours.
  • More direct connections to commercial, medical and community areas on the east side using the Waaban Crossing.
• Route 1 will offer a simplified route through Rideau Heights, maintaining nearby transit access for customers and providing a new connection to the Montreal Street Park & Ride. Service will increase to every 30 minutes on Sundays.
• Route 18 will integrate into Route 2, offering service in both directions between Queen’s University, St. Lawrence College, downtown, Kingston Bus Terminal and the train station.
• New Route 60 provides a flexible route option to account for any LaSalle Causeway closures required by the federal government on weekends through the summer period.
• Route 11 will extend to the train station via Strathcona Park, improving transit access for customers in the neighbourhood.
• Route 14 will expand service in Cataraqui North to travel in both directions while maintaining nearby transit access for customers.
• Route 15 will increase frequency on Midland Avenue with service up to every 10 minutes.
  • Three new transit stations on Bayridge Drive will offer convenient, accessible transfers to Express 500.

Customers can explore the new network map. The detailed route schedules will be posted online before the end of March.

We’re here to help! Ask questions or get help with trip planning by reaching out to us by phone at 613-546-0000 or by email at ContactUs@CityofKingston.ca. Customers can also plan trips on their mobile device by downloading the Transit App.

Stay connected

Stay connected to Kingston Transit through the Transit App. Transit is available for both Android and iPhone users. It’s a superpowered way to plan your transit trips, check availability and track your ride in real time. It also offers connected trip planning to help you get to your route whether walking or by bike. As a bonus, it comes with bike trip planning features to help you navigate the safest route on two wheels.

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About Kingston Transit

Kingston Transit provides mobility to residents within the urban areas of the city and into neighbouring Amherstview within Loyalist Township. It operates a fleet of 82 modern transit buses, of which five are electric. Over 6.4 million trips were taken on Kingston Transit in 2024.