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Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit
Update – April 18, 2022
The Environmental Project Report (EPR) was available for review for a 30-day review period from January 21, 2022 to February 22, 2022. On March 28, 2022, the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks issued a Notice to Proceed with the transit project in accordance with Ontario Regulation 231/08. As the final step of the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP), Metrolinx and Durham Region have issued a Statement of Completion in accordance with Ontario Regulation 231/08.
More information is available on our Environmental Assessment webpage
Project Overview
Welcome to our online engagement platform for the Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit (DSBRT) project.
The proposed DSBRT line consists of 36 kilometres of bus rapid transit that would serve Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering and Scarborough. Improved transit along Highway 2 across the Toronto and Durham boundary would link communities, employment, schools and other major destinations in the Region.
The proposed project aims to create seamless connections with local transit networks, providing the residents of Durham Region and the City of Toronto more flexibility and choice to get where they need to go, faster and more reliably.
The DSBRT project was assessed under the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) in accordance with Ontario Regulation 231/08. On March 28, 2022, the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks issued a Notice to Proceed with the transit project. As the final step of the TPAP, Metrolinx and Durham Region have issued a Statement of Completion. More information is available on our Environmental Assesment webpage.
Key Facts
36 Kilometers
85% Reduction in average bus delays
49 Proposed Stops
162 kilotonnes of CO2 reduced
Two-way service every five minutes
$686 million in economic benefits
38,400 expected daily ridership by 2041
208 Fewer Traffic Related Injuries
Project Timeline
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DSBRT - Background Information
The Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit project proposes approximately 36 kilometres of dedicated transit infrastructure, connecting Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering and Scarborough.
DSBRT - Environment
The studies will determine potential impacts and document mitigation measures that could be applied to reduce or eliminate potential impacts.
DSBRT - Bus Rapid Transit Stops
49 BRT stop locations are proposed. Stop locations remain at the same signalized intersections as at PIC#3.
DSBRT - Traffic & Active Transportation
The Durham-Scarborough BRT project provides the opportunity to improve connectivity and expand the active transportation network.
DSBRT - Construction
Curbside bus lanes have already been constructed in Pickering and Ajax. Since the road has been widened to accommodate the infrastructure, construction costs and duration will be minimized in these areas.