Changes take effect Nov. 1
Peterborough Transit is preparing schedule and routing changes for three bus services beginning Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. The adjustments will affect Route 2 Chemong, Route 7 Lansdowne and Route 14 O’Tech Connect, with the City of Peterborough advising riders to check the revised timetables before travelling.
The changes include modified departure times, a continued temporary routing arrangement and a revised early-morning and late-evening service pattern. The city says the updates were developed using feedback from both transit customers and operators. Riders who depend on any of the affected routes may need to review their usual trip times, particularly if they travel at the beginning or end of the service day.
What is changing on each route
| Route | Change beginning Nov. 1 |
|---|---|
| Route 2 Chemong | Minor timetable adjustments to better align service. |
| Route 7 Lansdowne | Route 7A will continue through the Lift Lock Tunnel because of construction. |
| Route 14 O’Tech Connect | New first-trip, regular weekday and final-trip times, including a shorter first run to Technology Drive. |
For passengers using Route 2 Chemong, the city describes the changes as minor timetable updates intended to improve alignment. The route will continue to serve its existing passengers, but some departure times will change. Transit users who regularly board the Chemong service are encouraged to compare the new timetable with their normal travel plans before the changes begin.
Route 7 Lansdowne will retain a temporary arrangement affecting Route 7A. Instead of returning to the regular route over the Maria Street Bridge, buses will continue travelling through the Lift Lock Tunnel. The City says the detour will remain in place because of upcoming construction. No end date for that temporary routing was provided in the announcement.
Earlier and later service on Route 14
The most extensive adjustments apply to Route 14 O’Tech Connect, which links the Peterborough Transit Terminal with destinations in the city’s south and southeast areas. Beginning Nov. 1, its first trip will leave at 5:55 a.m. and run as a shorter, more direct trip to Technology Drive. Regular weekday service will then begin at 6:35 a.m., while the final trip will depart at 10:35 p.m..
Route 14 serves the Memorial Centre, River Road, Bensfort Road, Neal Drive, Technology Drive and Willowcreek Plaza, in addition to the transit terminal. The revised pattern means passengers using different portions of the route will need to pay close attention to the departure information, especially during the first trip of the day and the final scheduled run.
Riders urged to check before travelling
The city is directing passengers to the updated schedules and additional information available through peterborough.ca/transit. The online information is intended to help riders confirm departure times and routing details before Nov. 1. In particular, passengers on the three affected routes should verify their plans rather than relying solely on previous timetable information.
- Route 2: Review the revised departure times for the Chemong service.
- Route 7A: Expect the Lift Lock Tunnel routing to continue because of construction.
- Route 14: Check the new 5:55 a.m. first trip, 6:35 a.m. regular weekday start and 10:35 p.m. final departure.
The schedule changes are part of the city’s ongoing effort to adjust service using feedback from riders and transit operators. For Peterborough residents planning trips after the November changeover, the city’s transit webpage remains the source for the complete timetables and further service information.
