Transit News & Updates

What makes a transit system actually satisfy the people who rely on it?

It isn’t just about adding more buses - it’s about understanding the hidden trade-offs and choices that shape how our city moves. TAAG breaks down the key takeaways from Jarrett Walker’s Human Transit, complete with an easy-to-follow visual chart and summary guide to help us advocate for better transit in Guelph.

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In preparation for the 2026 Municipal Election, TAAG hosted orientation sessions for City Council candidates - drawing 38 local leaders across our live in-person and online meetings.

We are making all session resources public so candidates who missed the briefings, as well as Guelph voters, have full access to our transit data, rider perspectives, and policy asks. Explore our presentation, download the slides, read our candidate Q&A breakdown, and see which candidates have signed TAAG's Transit Pledge.

The siren song of "fare-free public transit" is loud, politically magnetic, and undeniably appealing. Who wouldn’t want to step onto a bus or board a train without hunting for a transit card or loose change? Yet, while eliminating fares sounds like a progressive silver bullet for urban mobility, it often addresses the wrong problem.

This election, we are asking candidates to sign our Transit Pledge, making their commitment to push for more reliable, affordable, accessible, frequent, fast, and safe public transit if elected.

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If you’ve ever waited 20 minutes for a bus only to see three arrive at once, you’ve met the "99 Mainline Ghost." This isn't just bad luck - it’s a fixable mathematical problem. TAAG breaks down why bus bunching is paralyzing Guelph’s busiest route and why we can’t wait until 2029 for the city to fix it.

As Doors Open Guelph prepares for its exclusive six-hour window this Saturday, April 25, the Transit Action Alliance of Guelph (TAAG) has stepped in to bridge the gap between historic architecture and modern mobility. The group has released the Doors Open Guelph 2026 Transit Guide, a comprehensive navigation tool designed to help residents conquer all 11 sites without needing a car key.

As we get ready for this year’s AGM (Annual General Meeting), we’d love your input to help shape TAAG’s plans for 2026/2027.

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TAAG scored a massive advocacy victory in the 2026 Guelph Budget, securing the full, seven-day-a-week expansion of Transit Route 98 after a dramatic 7-6 City Council vote! This win prevents major service delays and locks in permanent funding for programs like the Seniors and Youth Ride Free initiatives. However, the budget includes a fare increase, reminding us that the fight for frequent and affordable transit is ongoing.

Weekend GO train service to Toronto has launched with hundreds of riders. The inaugural trip was a major victory for transit advocates, highlighted by TAAG and TriTAG members linking up onboard, proving collective action can achieve better regional transit.