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Windsor high schools transition to public transit
Four local high schools in Windsor will transition to regular public transit, starting this school year on September 2.
The City of Windsor announced this initiative for Holy Names Catholic High School, St. Joseph's Catholic High School, Riverside Secondary School and Vincent Massey Secondary School.
Stephan Habrun, the acting executive director of Transit Windsor said that the change to public transit will provide students with greater access to the city.
'As we work to implement the Transit Windsor Master Plan, our system is becoming more connected, efficient and responsive to the needs of our community,' said Habrun in a statement.
Starting this spring, city staff will visit local high schools to provide detailed information about the routes, help students download transit apps, offer tips for riding the bus and answer questions.
The city website will be updated with new route schedules and resources for students and families. The new routes will be live on Labour Day weekend.
Jelena Payne, Deputy CAO and Commissioner of Economic Development said the transition plan will add 15,000 service hours to the overall system.
'We understand that transitions and changes can be uncomfortable, so we are working to help students gain confidence in using the public transit system while ensuring they continue to receive reliable and safe travel options,' said Payne in a statement.
