Deseronto Transit
| Founded | August 2007 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | 331 Main St., Deseronto, ON, K0K 1X0 |
| Service area | Deseronto |
| Service type | Bus service |
| Routes | 1 |
| Stops | 22 |
| Destinations | Belleville, Greater Napanee, Shannonville |
| Hubs | Quinte Mall, Belleville |
| Fleet | 4 Mini-Bus Vehicles |
| Annual ridership | 4,745 |
| Operator | Town of Deseronto + Greater Napanee |
Deseronto Transit is the public transit system in the town of Deseronto, also connecting to the towns of Belleville, Napanee and Tyendinaga. Service runs from 5AM-7PM, with no service on statuary holidays.[1][2]
History
[edit]Deseronto Transit was founded in 2007, providing limited service in Deseronto and Belleville.[3]
On January 2, 2024, Deseronto Transit transitioned to a fixed route service, running from Belleville to Greater Napanee via Deseronto.[4] Additional stops were added in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, in Shannonville, and throughout Greater Napanee.[5][4]
Connections
[edit]Deseronto Transit connects with Belleville Transit, in Belleville. It also indirectly connects with Quinte Transit at Quinte Mall.
Fleet
[edit]Deseronto Transit utilizes one 2012 GMC G4500, one 2016 Ford E-450, one 2018 Ford E-450 and one 2018 Dodge Caravan SE. The fleet is wheelchair-accessible.
Stops
[edit]Deseronto Transit operates 22 stops.[6][7]
| Stop Name | Town | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Lenadco Complex | Greater Napanee | 310 Bridge Street W |
| Lennox and Addington Hospital | Greater Napanee | 8 Richmond Park Drive |
| West Street at Baker Street | Greater Napanee | 80 Baker Street |
| Rotary Park/Napanee Library | Greater Napanee | 38 Pearl Street |
| Greater Napanee Market Square | Greater Napanee | 124 John Street |
| Camden Variety | Greater Napanee | 425 Camden Road |
| Chucks Roadhouse | Greater Napanee | 9 Jim Kimmet Boulevard |
| Walmart | Greater Napanee | 89 Jim Kimmet Boulevard |
| Strathcona Paper Centre | Greater Napanee | 16 McPherson Drive |
| No Frills | Greater Napanee | 450 Centre Street |
| Metro | Greater Napanee | 35 Alkenbrack Street |
| Napanee Municipal Offices | Greater Napanee | 99 Advance Avenue |
| 49 Quick Stop | Tyendinaga | 215 County Road #49 |
| Queen Street at York Road | Tyendinaga | 40 York Road |
| Deseronto Pentecostal Church | Deseronto | 467 Dundas Street |
| Deseronto Fire Hall | Deseronto | 315 Edmon Street |
| Main Street at Brant Street | Deseronto | 52 Brant St |
| Deseronto Catholic Church | Deseronto | 213 Dundas Street |
| Belleville Industrial Park (JBS Foods) | Belleville | 240 Jamieson Bone Road |
| Quinte Mall - Shoppers Drug Mart | Belleville | 390 North Front Street |
| Belleville Market Square/Bus Terminal | Belleville | 169 Pinnacle Street |
| Belleville Hospital | Belleville | 265 Dundas Street |
| Bayview Mall | Belleville | 470 Dundas Street |
Fares
[edit]Deseronto Transit offers monthly passes, which are available at the Deseronto Town Hall, and several locations in the other municipalities. A one way fare for the whole route is $15, while travelling between townships and within them is a half less.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Deseronto Transit Schedule Effective February 19, 2024" (PDF).
- ^ "Transit FAQs". Town of Deseronto. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ "Startup of Service Deseronto".
- ^ a b "Greater Napanee, Deseronto, Mohawks of Bay of Quinte partner to offer fixed bus route system connecting all three communities with Belleville". Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ "Deseronto Transit expanding service into Belleville, Napanee, Tyendinaga - Kingston | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ "New transit service links Belleville-Napanee corridor".
- ^ a b "Transit". Town of Deseronto. Retrieved 2024-11-03.