County of Simcoe seeking public and partner input through Transit Review

12 June 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Midhurst/June 11, 2025 – The County of Simcoe has launched a County-wide Transit Review, inviting residents, businesses, stakeholders, and partners to help shape the future of public transit across Simcoe County.

Endorsed by County Council, the goal of the Transit Review is to explore opportunities to improve access to public transit across the County, identify potential service integration, and better understand the needs and priorities of the region.

The process will involve extensive consultation with the public, stakeholders, and partners. Phase one includes:

Public survey:

Public Open Houses:

June 18:

North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre (Bill Thompson Room)

527 Len Self Blvd, Midland ON

4:30-6:30 p.m.  

June 19:

Wasaga Beach RecPlex (Meeting Room)

1724 Moseley St., Wasaga Beach ON

5:30-7:30 p.m.

June 25:

New Tecumseth Recreation Centre (Meeting Room)

7300 Industrial Parkway, Alliston ON

4:30-6:30 p.m.

Open House information is also available on www.simcoe.ca/transitreview

County Council Workshop:

  • Being held June 17 from 1-3 p.m. (streamed live on the County’s YouTube Channel).

Please note that the Transit systems for the cities of Orillia and Barrie are not included in the review; however, information about how other services connect and integrate with these systems will be considered.

“LINX has been a big success, providing affordable and reliable transportation to residents. Outside of the pandemic, ridership has increased year over year, and the County continues to receive requests for additional stops, routes, and community connections. County Council is encouraged by this steady growth and the positive impact of public transit on our communities. This review process is an opportunity to explore further improvements and help shape the future of transit in Simcoe County. Please weigh in and have your voice heard.” ~ Basil Clarke, Simcoe County Warden

About Public Transit in Simcoe County:

Currently, only some of the County’s 16 member municipalities, along with the cities of Barrie and Orillia, operate local municipal transit services. Several other local municipalities do not have local transit systems. The County also operates LINX Transit, an inter-community service with six routes that connect local communities and major service and employment hubs, including hospitals, educational institutions, GO Transit, Ontario Northland, and employment centres. LINX currently serves seven of the 16 County municipalities, as well as Barrie and Orillia.

About the County of Simcoe

County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca.

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Contact:

Brandon Maron
Public Relations Consultant
County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department
705-903-7882 (mobile)
Brandon.Maron@simcoe.ca

Collin Matanowitsch
Manager, Public Relations
County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department
705-734-8386 (mobile)
Collin.Matanowitsch@simcoe.ca

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