 What’s the difference between Brampton Transit and Züm? | Züm will be a new Brampton Transit service. When Züm goes live in 2010, we will offer two different types of services – our conventional service and Züm, our new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service. Züm will be a unique addition to our overall service, but it will not operate separately – so you can easily switch between both services.
Züm will benefit from a wide range of transit priority measures that will allow the service to gain travel time advantages in mixed traffic, ensuring reliable transportation. Unlike conventional transit routes, the Züm lines will have a limited number of stops – reducing travel time. Züm service will also be offered more frequently throughout the day – with departures every seven to 10 minutes during peak hours and approximately every 15 minutes during off-peak hours. | | How will I know my Züm bus is on time? | Starting in late 2010, Brampton Transit will provide riders with real-time, dynamic schedule information. Next-bus information will be posted in real time at all Züm station stops and terminals (similar to arrival/departure information at airports). Real-time traveller information (arrival and next bus times) will also be available on the Brampton Transit website, and via cell phones and other mobile devices.
Through an automated system using the telephone, you’ll be able to input your four-digit stop number to access real-time and scheduled information. Finally, technology will be installed on all Brampton Transit buses to display and announce each stop through on-board speakers and digital message signs. | | Why does the City of Brampton need Bus Rapid Transit? | Züm addresses transportation needs identified at the City level and across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Züm complements ongoing Brampton Transit improvements and fulfills parts of the City of Brampton’s long-term “multi-modal” vision for transportation, as described in the Transportation and Transit Master Plan (TTMP 2004).
Züm is an important initiative for travel within Brampton. It's also integral to the future of inter-regional travel – with connections to transit systems across the GTA. |
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