GOVA Developing Mobility Hubs to Support Future Growth of Transit Services in Greater Sudbury

Residents are invited to share feedback on future GOVA Transit Mobility Hubs at upcoming open houses and through an online survey. The City of Greater Sudbury is working on a Transit Hub Feasibility Study to develop new Transit Mobility Hubs in the Downtown, South End and New Sudbury areas of Greater Sudbury.

Transit Mobility Hubs are major transit stations where different modes of transportation, such as walking, cycling and public transit, come together seamlessly. These hubs connect residents to amenities, like work, recreation, shopping malls and restaurants.

Main objectives of the project:

•    Support the future growth and success of GOVA Transit
•    Build on the success of the Transit Action Plan (https://www.greatersudbury.ca/city-hall/reports-studies-policies-and-plans/pdfs/transit-action-plan-final-report-2019/)
•    Create new destinations that are vibrant, safe and accessible public spaces
•    Connect the community using various modes of transportation
•    Build a sustainable, climate-resilient community

The Transit Hub Feasibility Study is seeking input from the community on the new Transit Mobility Hubs. An open house will be held at each of the existing transit hubs to provide an overview of the project and get the public’s feedback on preferred amenities for the new hubs, potential alternate locations and the overall GOVA Transit system. 

Downtown Hub Open House
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
1 to 4 p.m.
(Inside terminal, near kiosk)

New Sudbury Open House
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
(Outside New Sudbury Centre, near main stop)

South End Open House
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
3 to 5 p.m.
(Outside South End Walmart, near main stop)

Residents are also encouraged to complete a survey before May 4, 2023, at https://overtoyou.greatersudbury.ca/ or by calling 311. The City will meet with key stakeholders to get their input on the project as well. The Transit Hub Feasibility Study will evaluate and develop the preferred Transit Mobility Hub locations based on stakeholders’ and the community’s feedback. Location recommendations will be presented to City Council for consideration in summer 2023. 

Background:

Following a comprehensive review of the current public transit system, the Greater Sudbury Transit Action Plan (TAP) was approved by City Council in February 2019. The City implemented several improvements to support a more user-friendly transit system, including new routes and schedules with consideration for further improvements to the Transit Mobility Hubs.     

GOVA Transit wants to lay the foundation for even more service improvements, the future transition to electric vehicles and improved amenities. The TAP recommended exploring other locations for the Downtown, New Sudbury and South End Transit Mobility Hubs. 

The goal of this study is to identify and plan for new Transit Mobility Hub locations that will improve passenger safety and security, accessibility, the transit system’s ease of use, connections to major destinations and our city’s livability to support the future growth and success of GOVA Transit.

Through a Transfer Payment Agreement for the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP): Public Transit Stream, the Federal and Provincial Governments will support the City of Greater Sudbury with funds to carry out public infrastructure projects, including this initiative. The ministry-approved budget for this project, divided across Federal, Provincial and Municipal funding, is approximately $27,156,250.

For more information and updates on Transit Mobility Hubs, visit https://overtoyou.greatersudbury.ca/.

Quotes:

“Ensuring that our GOVA Transit network is accessible, safe and welcoming for all users is key to fostering a livable community. The Transit Hub Feasibility Study provides an opportunity to better understand residents’ current transit needs, plan for future improvements and updates, and meet our climate action targets. This is another essential step in making sure Greater Sudbury is the best place to live, work and play.”
-- Greater Sudbury Mayor, Paul Lefebvre

“GOVA Transit helps people get to where they need to be, safely and efficiently. It is important that we continue to evolve transit to meet the changing needs of the thousands of customers who depend on our public transit system each day. We need to ensure GOVA works for everyone in the community and continues to be a reliable option.” 
-- Brendan Adair, Director of Transit Services