Accessible and Green Transit in Burlington
Burlington Transit (BT) is celebrating 50 years of serving the Burlington community. Since 1975, BT has supported community growth and delivered important connections to Hamilton, Oakville, and the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
In 2024, Burlington Transit had more than 4.3 million boardings and 3.6 million completed trips, on a fleet made up of 74 conventional buses and 16 specialized buses. Compared to the 15 buses it started with in 1975, BT has come a long way!
Funding from the CCBF has helped Burlington Transit on its journey. The CCBF funds various BT infrastructure projects, primarily for the maintenance, repair, renewal and replacement of its bus fleet.
Burlington Transit used the CCBF to purchase new vehicles to replace older buses that have reached the end of their lifecycle. The funding allows for conventional buses to be replaced with clean diesel and hybrid buses. Not only does this make sure the fleet is operational for transit service, but it also helps support climate action by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The funding has also supported upgrades for some of Burlington Transit’s 780 bus stops. Bus stops are upgraded based on a conditions assessment and are upgraded to support accessibility.
This includes creating accessibility compliant landing pads that make sure all riders can easily board and exit the bus to the sidewalk or street to continue their journey, whether it be to get to work, school, access services, or attend medical appointments.
Quick Facts:
- Burlington Transit operates 16 routes
- 6 routes feature 15-minute service or better during peak hours
- Route 1 is the busiest route and saw 1.4 million boardings in 2024. It connects Burlington to downtown Hamilton
- Seniors (65+) and Children (12 and under) ride transit for free in Burlington
- Youth riders (13 to 19) ride transit for free weekday evenings and all weekend long
For more information, visit burlingtontransit.ca
