More bus-only and bicycle lanes along Durham Highway 2 in Ajax and Pickering

Whitby, Ontario – Three more segments of dedicated bus-only and bicycle lanes are now complete along Kingston Road (Durham Highway 2) through Ajax and Pickering.

The three new Kingston Road segments (Whites Road, Brock Road and Westney Road) add dedicated bus-only and on-road buffered bicycle lanes, along with the existing two lanes in each direction. Dedicated right- and left-turn lanes are provided at the major intersections.

“Reserved lanes improve safety for drivers, transit passengers and cyclists, and they also help keep traffic moving,” says Ramesh Jagannathan, Director of Transportation and Field Services. “The opening of these dedicated bus-only lanes will give transit priority for Durham Region Transit’s PULSE 900 route through three of the most congested intersection locations along Highway 2. This will lead to more reliable transit service for passengers.”

“We are excited about the opening of additional bus only lanes as part of Bus Rapid Transit in Durham, leading to increased reliability and offering better service for our customers along this busy transit corridor,” says Vincent Patterson, General Manager of Durham Region Transit (DRT). “More than 60,000 passengers use Durham Region Transit each day, and the addition of bus-only lanes makes life easier for customers to get where they need to go safely and reliably.”

The Durham Highway 2 Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project includes a provincial funding commitment of more than $82 million. The Durham BRT is helping make commuting faster and more convenient for families.

Bus-only lanes are reserved exclusively for Durham Region Transit and GO Transit buses, as clearly marked with overhead diamond signs, line markings and text markings. The use of the bus-only lanes by motorists is prohibited and subject to charges under the Highway Traffic Act.

For more information about how to safely use reserved lanes, please visit durham.ca/ReservedLanes. For more information about Durham Region Transit services and to plan your trip, please visit durhamregiontransit.com.

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For more information, please contact Corporate Communications.