Advocacy

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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There are many factors as to why your bus is late. From traffic congestion to car accidents, construction and emergency detours,  bus breakdowns to higher than normal passenger loads and of course traffic lights. Some of these things are in the transit's control while others are not.

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.

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.

Guelph Transit has annouced some big changes coming to how the city is investing in our public transportation. As transit users, we need to understand what this means for our daily commutes, our city's green goals, and the future of our transit system.