Barrie Rec Guide, Spring/Summer 2020

BARRIE TRANSIT INFORMATION
WHAT ARE THE HOURS OF OPERATION?
Barrie Transit operates seven days a week. Service begins as early
as 4:30 a.m.; Monday to Friday with late evening service ending at
1:00 a.m. and the Friday & Saturday late night loop ending at
2:50 a.m. Saturday service starts at 6:45 a.m. with Late Evening
service ending at 1:00 a.m. Sunday Service starts at 8:35 a.m. and
ends at 11:00 p.m.
HOW DO I GET INFORMATION?
Barrie Transit Customer Service is available by calling
(705) 726-4242 or email ServiceBarrie@barrie.ca. Barrie Transit
information can also be found on the City of Barrie website at
barrie.ca/transit. Visit myridebarrie.ca for real time live bus
information and trip planning. For detours, Transit events and route
changes etc, please visit the Transit Service Notices pages.
Also try out the new sign-in feature of MyRide. Registered users
receive service impact notifications for favourite routes and
up-to-date arrival times at favourite stops. Let the bus “text” you!
DON’T “PASS” UP ON A GREAT DEAL!
Barrie Transit offers Day Passes, Ride Cards and Monthly Passes.
Monthly passes are available in different categories and allow
unlimited use during the month which they are valid. Four-month
Georgian College semester passes are also available for Georgian
College students. All full-time credit Georgian College students will
receive a Transit Pass. The cost of the pass is $86 per semester and is
added to student fees.
WHERE CAN I PURCHASE A BUS PASS?
Barrie Transit Terminal, City Hall, Service Barrie, Allandale Recreation
Centre, East Bayfield Community Centre, Holly Community Centre,
Parkview Community Centre and Georgian College Book Store.
CHILDREN & SENIORS
Children 12 and under can ride Barrie Transit for free, and seniors
65 + can ride free on Thursdays.
BARRIE TRANSIT SERVICE TO THE GO TRAIN
Transit service is provided to the Barrie South GO Station and
Allandale Waterfront GO Station. For train information call
1-888-GET ON GO visit gotransit.com or barrie.ca/transit.
SPECIALIZED TRANSIT
Barrie’s Specialized Transit provides door-to-door transit service
for individuals who are unable to use Barrie Transit’s Conventional
service due to a physical disability and/or functional limitation.
For information about Specialized Transit call (705) 726-4242, visit
barrie.ca/SpecializedTransit. Applications are available online
and in person through Service Barrie (1st floor) City Hall,
70 Collier Street.
Clients registered with Specialized Transit may use the service for
medical appointments, school, shopping, visiting family and friends,
social outings within the City of Barrie Limits. Specialized Transit
enables you to stay active in your community.
Please note that routes and fares are subject to change without
notice. For all transit information and inquires please call
(705) 726-4242 or email ServiceBarrie@barrie.ca.
Get to where you need to go using
MyRide Barrie
MyRide is mobile friendly and available
through the City’s app, Pingstreet which
can be downloaded for free on all
mobile devices.
Plan your trip and see
your bus in real time.
Sign up for more features!
• Get your bus to email or
text you when it is about
to arrive.
• Get an email or text about
detours, holiday service,
stop closure notices.
MyRideBarrie.ca
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