Submitted by the Town of Huntsville
Ontario Northland is looking for a new location and business partner in Huntsville to provide a bus service starting in November 2020. This participating business partner, or agency, would collect a commission on ticket and parcel sales, in addition to benefiting from the increased traffic from passengers using the transit service.
“Transportation to and from Huntsville is a challenge for many without vehicles, and the Town feels that the Ontario Northland bus service needs to remain in Huntsville to continue providing this essential transportation and delivery service,” said Huntsville Mayor Karin Terziano.
The Town urges any business interested in partnering with Ontario Northland to reach out to Marc Dubeau, Ontario Northland’s Operation Support Specialist, at [email protected] or speak to the Economic Development Office at the Town of Huntsville.
The ideal location would have a waiting area, employees on hand to sell tickets, parcel storage and pick up during business hours,” said Tracy MacPhee, senior director of passenger operations. “Huntsville is a busy location with eight stops per day, with over 600 packages coming in and out each year, and on average over 10,000 annual passenger trips. With the right partner, we can work together to deliver a great passenger and customer experience that will benefit the community.”
By partnering together, the community can continue to have access to regularly scheduled bus transportation.
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All the above are good idea’s.
What about the former Train Station ?
Ontario Northland, as I recall, when the Huntsville Train Station Society was still in the building, checked it out and had no issue getting in or out of the location. Wait space would need to be figured out with the current tenants and owner. The same issue at any location.
Plus, if and when we get Passenger Train service back, it would be a great intermodal opportunity, the same as some communities have developed, I.E. North Bay.
I’ve never understood why the Town doesn’t take this on as for years it goes from vendor to vendor as private vendors needs change.
I think Ray’s on to something, but, of course the current tenants would have to be amenable. But about after regular business hours? Perhaps there are possibilities in Commerce Park…the Northern airport shuttle already uses the Holiday Inn express…just sayin…
The Empire was the perfect place , ive caught the bus there many times .Mr Vowels i think has a good suggestion but at what cost?
The old west end motors building and lot would make a great location lot’s of room to turn the bus around close to town but not in the heavy traffic in summer Variety store right there plus the restaurant what more could you ask for