OPEN clear. Champlain Township Mayor Normand Riopel noted that the pandemic resulted in PR-Transpo only operating for five months and questioned if that was enough time to determine if the service was viable. Option 1 - Notre Dame/Centenaire Embrun (departing at 05:46) to Terrasses de la Chaudieres (Local service from Russell and Embrun), Option 2 - Notre Dame/Centenaire Embrun (at 06:10) to Terrasses de la Chaudieres (Local service from Russell and Embrun), Option 3 - Notre Dame/Centenaire Embrun (at 06:36) to Terrasses de la Chaudieres (Express bypassing stops in Russell), Option 4 - Notre Dame/Centenaire Embrun (at 07:05) to Terrasses de la Chaudieres (Express bypassing stops in Russell), Option 1 - Terrasses de la Chaudieres (at 15:27) to Church/Avenue du Parc (Express terminating in Russell), Option 2 - Terrasses de la Chaudieres (at 15:44) to Notre Dame/Centenaire Embrun (Express bypassing stops in Russell), Option 3 - Terrasses de la Chaudieres (at 16:02) to Notre Dame/Centenaire Embrun (Express bypassing stops in Russell), Option 4 - Terrasses de la Chaudieres (at 16:30) to Notre Dame/Centenaire Embrun (Local service to Russell and Embrun).            1-800-475-2855 At the UCPR Council meeting on August 26, 2020, the mayors unanimously approved the recommendation. He said a target is needed for a point at which to decide when the service should be completely transferred to private operation. Russell Transpo is responsible for the development and management of public transportation and commuter service in Russell Township, Ontario.
PRESS RELEASE.        Fournier ON K0B 1G0. UCPR Economic Development and Tourism Director Carole Lavigne said that there have been negotiations but of a confidential nature. The Russell Group of companies consists of a number of businesses with common directors and shared support service functions that facilitate each business to work both independently and jointly, based on the unique needs of the job. 417 Bus Line purchased the commuter assets from Trillium in 2013. He has worked for several print and broadcast media outlets. They can also contact customer service by phone or text message at 613-307-7813, toll-free at 1-844-957-0533, or by e-mail at [email protected]. Vaillancourt noted that PR-Transpo service was suspended indefinitely in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic and that it is difficult for some rural residents to access transportation — something that is readily available in cities.

“Our priority is to restart the PR-Transpo service in a way that ensures the safety of our riders, while maintaining the highest health standards,” explained UCPR Warden Pierre Leroux. Town Hall Reopens for Some In-Person Services September 8th 2020. However, when the UCPR Economic Development and Tourism Committee met on June 24, it approved a resolution recommending that UCPR council ask the MTO if the grant money could be transferred to another project and the transit service cease, and that counties staff investigate how much would have to be paid for breach of contract with Leduc Bus Lines, which operates PR-Transpo on behalf of the counties. La page que vous recherchez n'a pas été trouvée. PR-Transpo returning to the roads amid questions over its future August 30, 2020 September 1, 2020 James Morgan Ontario, Prescott-Russell PR Transpo, public transportation, regional government, United Counties of Prescott and Russell, United Way. Les heures normales de bureau sont Read More… Fire Chiefs See Trend of Malfunctioning Smoke and CO Alarms. Service operates in the AM rush hour and PM rush hour. 958, route 500 Ouest, In addition, the buses will be disinfected periodically and there will be a break to allow for the cleaning of common areas when passing through certain critical stops. Photo: James Morgan. Michalska referred to a survey taken by the UCPR in 2019 which found that 82 per cent of respondents thought the service was a good idea and that 40 per cent would regularly use the service. © 2017 Municipalité de La Nation News Politics Top Stories . jamesmorgan has 1019 posts and counting.See all posts by jamesmorgan, Open fire ban is lifted in Champlain Township, Grand Barn owners moving on after campground closed, Why crosswalks are not always the safest option for pedestrians, Counties will look for more funding after provincial announcement. Prescott and Russell Transpo – the United Counties want to hear from you!
UTILISATEURS RUSSELL TRANSPO: Votre santé et sécurité ainsi que celle de nos conducteurs est d’une importance primordiale durant ce temps difficile. Two accessible buses, each with a maximum capacity of 19 passengers, will travel the 12 routes covering the entire region according to their regular schedules. Service is operated by 417 Bus Line. “This service is essential for elderly people,” he said. PRESCOTT AND RUSSELL – Wednesday, April 3, 2019 – The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) are pleased to announce the launch of an online survey to understand and evaluate the needs of future users of the region’s new intermunicipal transit service within the Counties. Alfred and Plantagenet Mayor Stéphane Sarrazin said he believes the project is viable and that any target could be further discussed at the committee level.

Après plusieurs mois d’arrêt en raison de la pandémie de la COVID-19, les Comtés unis de Prescott et Russell (CUPR) sont fiers de relancer officiellement, dès le lundi 14 septembre, le service de transport intermunicipal PR Transpo, desservant toutes les municipalités de Prescott et Russell. In this regard, the wearing of masks is mandatory at all times on PR-Transpo buses. Serving Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec since 1893, A PR Transpo bus stop sign outside the UCPR administration building in L'Orignal. Schedules and stops are available at www.PRTranspo.ca. 3248, chemin du comté 9, If you have a malfunctioning alarm, please read the instructions. Hawkesbury Mayor Paula Assaly agreed and said that five months was not enough, and that the pandemic affected the pilot project. 613-764-5444 8 h 30 à 12 h et 12 h 30 à 16 h, du lundi au vendredi. de 8 h 30 à 12 h et 12 h 30 à 16 h, du lundi au vendredi. Currently service is run between Gatineau and the communities of Russell and Embrun. Warden Pierre Leroux said the objective of the project is to have PR-Transpo administered entirely by the private sector once the pilot project period is over. Photo: James Morgan. PR-Transpo began as a pilot project with $2 million in funding from the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) that was to last until 2023. COMMUNIQUÉ. “Why are we spending money on a project that we don’t even know if the target is in place?” Leroux asked, but also emphasized that he supports the concept of the project. Currently service is run between Gatineau and the communities of Russell and Embrun. Nous voudrions effectuer une description ici mais le site que vous consultez ne nous en laisse pas la possibilité. “As our local economy continues to reopen, the service can be used to go shopping, get to an appointment, or simply to enjoy the region’s many attractions.”. “This restart is a new beginning and we are counting on the public’s participation to make this project a success.”. Lavigne said the target depends on when the service is viable for the private sector and that the numbers regarding ridership and finances will be further examined by the committee. Russell Transpo is responsible for the development and management of public transportation and commuter service in Russell Township, Ontario. Russell Transpo began operation in November 2008.    613-764-3310. Prescott et Russell Transpo – les Comtés unis lancent un appel à la population ! All-Time List of Canadian Transit Systems, https://cptdb.ca/wiki/index.php?title=Russell_Transpo&oldid=422064. Service is operated by 417 Bus Line.Russell Transpo began operation in November 2008. A letter signed by both Michalska and Vaillancourt states that the five months that PR-Transpo was operating was an insufficient amount of time to find out if it is a viable service. A PR Transpo bus stop sign outside the UCPR administration building in L'Orignal. This page was last edited on 9 June 2019, at 01:36. The recommendation also stated that the service could continue to be operated as-is depending on the response from the MTO and how much it would cost to terminate the contract with Leduc Bus Lines. 09/04/2020. PR-Transpo will resume its regular service using the same routes and stops as prior to the pandemic. Our core operational trading businesses include: Russell Transport, Metro-Lift Cranes and Caloundra General Transport. None of the mayors replied directly to Michalska and Vaillancourt’s delegation but when the time arrived to approve the committee recommendation, Clarence-Rockland Mayor Guy Desjardins asked if there had been negotiations with Leduc Bus Lines about the contract and any investments the company had made in procuring the buses used for PR-Transpo.