GO bus terminal officially opens

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April 5, 2007

[img_inline align=”right” src=”http://padnws01.mcmaster.ca/images/GO-terminal-opening.jpg” caption=”MSU President John Popham, Minister of Transportation Donna Cansfield, Hamilton West MPP Judy Marsales, Associate Vice-President Student Affairs Phil Wood and Director of Customer Services for GO Transit Bill Jenkins cut the ribbon to officially open the new GO bus terminal at McMaster. Photo by Susan Bubak.”]McMaster's GO bus terminal officially opened today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by representatives of the Ontario government, GO Transit and the University.

“This terminal is one more step toward a sustainable campus; we're pleased to partner with the province in getting this project off the ground,” said President Peter George. “It is a great asset to the University and will encourage more students, faculty and staff to leave their cars at home.”

Located between the Mary E. Keyes Residence and H.G. Thode Library, the new terminal features five bus bays, three heated shelters and large platforms. The terminal will handle more than 2,000 rides per day.

“The McGuinty government is making record investments in GO Transit,” said Transportation Minister Donna Cansfield. “This new terminal at McMaster is just another example of how these investments are paying off. The new terminal will ensure that GO can continue to serve more than 25,000 students, staff and faculty and increase ridership.”

The provincial government and GO Transit invested approximately $750,000 in the new terminal. McMaster University invested $250,000 and will assume operational costs. The University also relocated a central parking lot to accommodate the terminal.

“McMaster University has become a major destination for GO bus services, and ridership is now comparable to some GO train stations,” said GO Transit chairman Peter Smith. “By working together with the province and McMaster University we are improving and expanding services for GO customers.”

The new terminal will provide students with the option of commuting to McMaster from as far away as the GTA and help reduce traffic congestion.

“Improved public transportation options are key to easing gridlock,” said MPP for Hamilton West Judy Marsales. “By making bus and train travel more attractive, fewer cars will be on the road, and we will improve the quality of life for Ontarian families.”