TRANSPORTATIONDISCUSSED

County explores future of GOST corridor service

The County of Wellington is evaluating the future of the Guelph Owen Sound Transit (GOST) Highway 6 corridor service as provincial grant funding ends in March 2025. County staff are exploring discussions with Metrolinx and neighbouring municipalities, including Grey County, on cost-sharing models and potential route extensions based on ridership demand.

Status
DISCUSSED
Document date
October 15, 2024
Contract type
TRANSPORTATION
Vendor
Guelph Owen Sound Transit (gost)
Agency
County of Wellington · Canada

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount
Estimated annual operating cost of approximately $42,500 for a Mount Forest extension (future scenario)
Contract type
TRANSPORTATION
Contract term
Current two bidirectional trips per day on Highway 6 between Owen Sound and Guelph; service funded primarily through Ontario Community Transportation Grant ending March 2025
Renewal date
2025-03-31
Renewal
Ontario Community Transportation Grant support for GOST ends March 2025; continuation would require new funding or cost-sharing agreements, and possible integration or replacement via County-operated fixed-route service.
Document type
Agenda
Source document
The Corporation of the County of Wellington Economic Development Committee Agenda 2024-10-15

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the transportation contract by County of Wellington?

Guelph Owen Sound Transit (gost) was awarded this transportation contract by County of Wellington, as recorded on October 15, 2024. The contract value is Estimated annual operating cost of approximately $42,500 for a Mount Forest extension (future scenario).

How much is the Guelph Owen Sound Transit (gost) contract with County of Wellington worth?

The Guelph Owen Sound Transit (gost) contract with County of Wellington is valued at Estimated annual operating cost of approximately $42,500 for a Mount Forest extension (future scenario), covering transportation work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Transportation contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in The Corporation of the County of Wellington Economic Development Committee Agenda 2024-10-15 (Agenda), dated October 15, 2024 from County of Wellington. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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