Deseronto Transit

Deseronto Transit
FoundedAugust 2007
Headquarters331 Main St., Deseronto, ON, K0K 1X0
Service areaDeseronto
Service typeBus service
Routes1
Stops22
DestinationsBelleville, Greater Napanee, Shannonville
HubsQuinte Mall, Belleville
Fleet4 Mini-Bus Vehicles
Annual ridership4,745
OperatorTown 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

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

Deseronto Transit connects with Belleville Transit, in Belleville. It also indirectly connects with Quinte Transit at Quinte Mall.

Fleet

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

Deseronto Transit operates 22 stops.[6][7]

Route map, with major stops indicated
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

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

  1. ^ "Deseronto Transit Schedule Effective February 19, 2024" (PDF).
  2. ^ "Transit FAQs". Town of Deseronto. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
  3. ^ "Startup of Service Deseronto".
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Deseronto Transit expanding service into Belleville, Napanee, Tyendinaga - Kingston | Globalnews.ca". Global News. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
  6. ^ "New transit service links Belleville-Napanee corridor".
  7. ^ a b "Transit". Town of Deseronto. Retrieved 2024-11-03.