PROMOTIONS
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Launch of Route 3 Linking Dorchester, London, and St. Thomas
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Special HOLIDAY Service on SATURDAYS, Dec 9 and 16, 2023
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LIBRARY Information booths
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STUDENTS RIDE FOR FREE Campaign was A success
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WARDEN AND DEPUTY WARDEN RIDE COUNTY CONNECT BUS WITH MORNING COMMUTERS
Launch of Route 3 Linking Dorchester, London, and St. Thomas
An event was held on April 8, 2024, to celebrate the launch of Middlesex County Connect Route 3, commencing with a gathering at the Railway City Transit Hub in St. Thomas. Middlesex County Warden Aina DeViet, St. Thomas Mayor Joe Preston, and Jason Keillor, Vice President of Transit Ontario Voyago, along with other distinguished guests, convened at the Transit Hub before boarding the bus. Along the route, Thames Centre Mayor Sharron McMillan and Deputy Mayor Michelle Simbert joined the group at the Dorchester stop in the FlightExec Centre parking lot, further emphasizing the collaborative spirit of the initiative.
Middlesex County Connect's special holiday service on Saturdays, Dec 9th and 16th, 2023.
Avoid the holiday traffic and parking hassle – hop on Route 1 to Masonville Mall or Route 2 to Masonville and Argyle Malls. Enjoy a festive ride for just $5 one-way!
Route 1: Lucan – Ilderton – Arva – London (Masonville Mall)
Route 2: Woodstock – Ingersoll – Putnam – Dorchester – London (Masonville Mall & Argyle Mall)
Check out the full list of stops and special holiday schedule below:
SPECIAL HOLIDAY SERVICE SCHEDULES
Please click on the route name below to view its schedule:
Route 1 Schedule: London - Arva - Ilderton - Lucan
The below Route 1 schedule is for Saturdays, December 9 & 16, 2023.
Dashes (“-”) indicate that the bus will not be stopping at these locations during the trip.
AM Route 9:20 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (For Saturdays, December 9 & 16, 2023)
| London | London | Arva | Ilderton | Lucan | Lucan | |
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Bus Stop
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Fanshawe College Parking Lot#11 (East end of E Building) |
Masonville Mall* on Fanshawe Park Road East (LTC Stop#709 EB) |
Medway Rd / Arva St near Canada Post | Ilderton Library near Middlesex Centre Medicine Clinic | On Main St @ the School Crossing near William St | On Main St @ Lucan Community Centre |
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Trip 1 -> Express |
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9:20 | - | - | - | 9:50 |
| Trip 2 <- | 10:50 | 10:30 | 10:20 | 10:09 | 9:53 | 9:50 |
| Trip 3 -> | 10:50 | 11:10 | 11:20 | 11:31 | - | 11:50 |
| Trip 4 <- | - | 12:30 | 12:20 | 12:09 | 11:53 | 11:50 |
PM Route 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (For Saturdays, December 9 & 16, 2023)
| London | London | Arva | Ilderton | Lucan | Lucan | |
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Bus Stop
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Fanshawe College Parking Lot#11 (East end of E Building) |
Masonville Mall* on Fanshawe Park Road East (LTC Stop#709 EB) |
Medway Rd / Arva St near Canada Post | Ilderton Library near Middlesex Centre Medicine Clinic | On Main St @ the School Crossing near William St | On Main St @ Lucan Community Centre |
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Trip 5 -> |
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4:00 | 4:10 | 4:21 | - | 4:40 |
| Trip 6 <- | 5:40 | 5:20 | 5:10 | 4:59 | 4:43 | 4:40 |
| Trip 7 -> | 5:40 | 6:00 | 6:10 | 6:21 | - | 6:40 |
| Trip 8 Express <- | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:43 | 6:40 |
*Due to construction, the stop at Masonville Mall for both Routes 1 and 2 has been temporarily relocated to London Transit Stop#709 Fanshawe east of Richmond EB. Click here for more information.
Route 2 Schedule: Woodstock - Ingersoll - Putnam - Dorchester - London
The below Route 2 schedule is for Saturdays, December 9 & 16, 2023.
Dashes (“-”) indicate that the bus will not be stopping at these locations during the trip.
AM Route 9:10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (For Saturdays, December 9 & 16, 2023)
| Woodstock | Ingersoll | Putnam | Dorchester | Dorchester | Dorchester | Dorchester | London | London | London | |
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Bus Stop
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Transit Terminal on Dundas Steet, East of Woodstock Transit Route#7 stop |
Oxford St Parking Lot, across from Public Library |
Putnam Road / Hamilton Road @ Mini Mart | Woodvale Drive / Foxhollow Drive | Oakwood Drive / Byron Avenue | Dorchester Community Centre (FlightExec Centre Parking Lot) | Catherine St. across from Canada Post |
Argyle Mall on Clarke Rd near Whitney St | Fanshawe College Parking Lot #11 (East end of E building) | Masonville Mall* on Fanshawe Park Road East (LTC Stop#709 EB) |
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Trip 1 -> |
9:10 |
9:30 | 9:40 | 9:48 | 9:53 | 9:58 | 10:03 | 10:18 | 10:30 | 10:50 |
| Trip 2 <- | 12:30 | 12:10 | 12:00 | 11:52 | 11:47 | 11:42 | 11:37 | 11:22 | 11:10 | 10:50 |
PM Route 3:40pm - 7:00pm (For Saturdays, December 9 & 16, 2023)
| Woodstock | Ingersoll | Putnam | Dorchester | Dorchester | Dorchester | Dorchester | London | London | London | |
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Bus Stop
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Transit Terminal on Dundas Steet, East of Woodstock Transit Route#7 stop |
Oxford St Parking Lot, across from Public Library |
Putnam Rd / Hamilton Road @ Mini Mart | Woodvale Drive / Foxhollow Drive | Oakwood Drive / Byron Avenue | Dorchester Community Centre (FlightExec Centre Parking Lot) | Catherine St across from Canada Post | Argyle Mall on Clarke Rd near Whitney St | Fanshawe College Parking Lot #11 (East end of E building) | Masonville Mall* on Fanshawe Park Road East (LTC Stop#709 EB) |
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Trip 3 -> |
3:40 |
4:00 | 4:10 | 4:18 | 4:23 | 4:28 | 4:33 | 4:48 | 5:00 | 5:20 |
| Trip 4 <- | 7:00 | 6:40 | 6:30 | 6:22 | 6:17 | 6:12 | 6:07 | 5:52 | 5:40 | 5:20 |
*Due to construction, the stop at Masonville Mall for both Routes 1 and 2 has been temporarily relocated to London Transit Stop#709 Fanshawe east of Richmond EB. Click here for more information.
Get your shopping done stress-free and enjoy the holiday cheer with Middlesex County Connect!
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LIBRARY INFORMATION BOOTHS:
Thank you to everyone who joined us at the library information booths to explore the Middlesex County Connect bus service! The events held at Dorchester Library on November 16 (10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.), Lucan Library on November 22 (10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.), and Ilderton Library on November 22 (2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) were a great success, and we appreciate your enthusiastic participation.
What Happened at the Booths?
At these booths, attendees had the valuable opportunity to:
- Explore Routes and Schedules: Discovered Middlesex County Connect bus routes and their schedules.
- Learn About Fares and Passes: Gained insights into fares, passes, special offers, and convenient payment methods for their bus rides.
- Discover Accessibility Options: Found out about the accessibility features of the bus service.
- Connect with Intercommunity Transit Services: Learned how Middlesex County Connect seamlessly connect with other intercommunity transit services and local transit providers such as London Transit (LTC) and Woodstock Transit.
- Experience Our User-Friendly Tools: Explored our user-friendly website and mobile app. We provided guidance on how to use these tools effectively to plan their routes and stay updated on service information.
- Q&A Session: Our team was on hand to provide answers and assist with any inquiries they had about the bus service.
- Exciting Prizes: Attendees had the chance to win awesome prizes, adding an element of fun to the informative sessions.
Why Attend?
Whether you are a daily commuter, an occasional traveler, or just curious about the Middlesex County Connect bus service, these events are your golden ticket to becoming well-informed. It is an excellent opportunity to connect with the community, gather information, and make your transit experience smoother.
What's Next?
If you missed these events, don't worry! Stay tuned for future opportunities to engage with Middlesex County Connect. We are committed to keeping you connected and informed about your transit options.
Thank you once again for making these events a success. We look forward to seeing you at future engagements as we continue to enhance your transit experience in Middlesex County!
STUDENTS RIDE FOR FREE FROM September 5th TO 8th , 2023
The "Students Ride for Free" campaign, which took place from September 5th to 8th, 2023, was an incredible success! During this special back-to-school initiative, we offered all students complimentary rides on both Middlesex County Connect bus routes. Our goal was to make the students' daily commute as convenient and stress-free as possible as they started a new academic year.
As the promotion has now concluded, we want to extend our heartfelt best wishes for a successful and fulfilling school year to all students. We are here to support your journey year-round. St
Warden and Deputy Warden ride County Connect bus with morning commuters
On the morning of Thursday, June 29, 2023, Cathy Burghardt-Jesson, Warden and Aina DeViet, Deputy Warden of Middlesex County hopped on the County Connect bus on route 1 that runs between Lucan, Ilderton, Arva, and London. They visited different stops throughout the route to gain first-hand experience of the County Connect bus service. The pair talked to riders and gathered feedback and ideas to help improve the system.