Fredericton Transit has announced June 23rd as the official start date for Sunday Service in New Brunswick’s capital city.
Sunday Transit will follow a similar service coverage area to Saturday service. However, it will feature the Fredericton Crosstown Route, which is a direct passageway that services the north and south corridor with high use areas like the Regent Mall and university campuses. The Crosstown Route includes four transfer points: Maple and St. Mary’s streets, Kings Place, the Regent Mall, and the Corbett Centre.
“This new service concept will improve the customer journey and get customers to where they need to be faster, especially for those using service on the north side of our city,” said Charlene Sharpe, Manager of Fredericton Transit. “It’s also an opportunity for Fredericton Transit to get public feedback on the new route concept which will be considered for future route changes throughout the regular service week.”
Customers can also expect to see a crosswalk along one of the major transfer points. The crosswalk will be installed along Maple Street, between the Ring Road and St. Mary’s Street, so customers can transfer safely onto their next bus. Fredericton Transit will run between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sundays. Para Transit will also be introducing Sunday Service for registered customers. This is anticipated to start in May.
“Transit riders in the city have been clear for many years that accessing the City’s bus service on Sundays is a priority for them.” said Coun. Bruce Grandy, Chair of the City of Fredericton’s Mobility Committee. “Fredericton City Council is looking forward to providing riders with this extended service and it is my hope the new Sunday Service model will inspire more people to take the bus in the future.”
Sunday Service was first announced in the fall of 2023 after Fredericton City Councillors voted in favour of the 2024 budget that included funding to expand Transit Service to seven days a week.
Fredericton Transit has also been working closely with the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Fredericton Inc., and Business Fredericton North to determine how we can best serve customers and local businesses.