⏰⏰I've lost an item on the bus. Can I get it back?⏰⏰

 

I've lost an item on the bus. Can I get it back?

Yes you can get your lost item back. To find out if your item was received, please visit the Information Booth at the City Centre Transit Terminal or contact Customer Service at 905-615-(INFO) 4636.
Our lost and found service location is:
City Centre Transit Terminal - Information Booth (Square One)
200 Rathburn Road Mississauga, ON L5B 4E5
Please have the following information available:

• Name
• Phone number (day/evening)
• Date and approximate time it was lost
• Bus route number and direction
• Description of the item (colour, size, type of material, model or serial number, or any other identifiable information)

When does my item arrive and how long do you keep it?

Articles left on MiWay buses are:

• Delivered to the City Centre Transit Terminal Information Booth by the next working day
• Held for 14 days

It’s important to note that:

• MiWay is not responsible for lost items
• Items left on routes that operate in the Malton area may take a few days to be delivered
• Lost items will not be issued to third parties
• Wallets and government identification are delivered to Peel Regional Police. Please contact them at 905-453-3311.

How do I claim my item?

To claim your lost article:

• Please be prepared to provide identification bearing your name and address
• If you lost your identification, please be prepared to provide detailed description of the article
• Items must be claimed by the owner of the article
• Sign and confirm receipt of item

Yes you can get your lost item back. To find out if your item was received, please visit the Information Booth at the City Centre Transit Terminal or contact Customer Service at 905-615-(INFO) 4636.
Our lost and found service location is:
City Centre Transit Terminal - Information Booth (Square One)
200 Rathburn Road Mississauga, ON L5B 4E5
Please have the following information available:

• Name
• Phone number (day/evening)
• Date and approximate time it was lost
• Bus route number and direction
• Description of the item (colour, size, type of material, model or serial number, or any other identifiable information)

When does my item arrive and how long do you keep it?

Articles left on MiWay buses are:

• Delivered to the City Centre Transit Terminal Information Booth by the next working day
• Held for 14 days

It’s important to note that:

• MiWay is not responsible for lost items
• Items left on routes that operate in the Malton area may take a few days to be delivered
• Lost items will not be issued to third parties
• Wallets and government identification are delivered to Peel Regional Police. Please contact them at 905-453-3311.
• 

How do I claim my item?

To claim your lost article:

• Please be prepared to provide identification bearing your name and address
• If you lost your identification, please be prepared to provide detailed description of the article
• Items must be claimed by the owner of the article
• Sign and confirm receipt of item

Sources: http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/miway/contactus

All rights go to original owners.

thanks for reading!

💎💎MiWay 5 Transit Service Plan💎💎

💎💎Are you in the know about MiWay's current service updates and how they are helping Mississauga citizens get to where they need to go?
Here is an excerpt regarding their current improvements: 💎💎

Overview

The MiWay Five Transit Service Plan (2016-2020) is moving Mississauga's transit system from a design that radiates from the city centre to a grid network that will allow for more frequent buses along main corridors.
The plan sets the stage for more transit expansion as MiWay prepares for the completion of the Mississauga Transitway in 2017 and the new light rail line along Hurontario Street.
MiWay customers will see service improvements rolled out throughout the year. Click on the Service Changes tab above for the latest update.
The MiWay Five plan aligns with the need for continued improvements in the transit network to advance the City's strategic pillar of developing a transit oriented city.
Key Benefits
Learn more about MiWay’s Five Year Transit Service Plan and how we’re making improvements to transit in Mississauga.


Here are a few benefits regarding their current programs and the key advantages of their current system:

	Grid network to provide stronger corridors
	More frequent service on main corridors
	More service outside of weekday rush hours
	More express service between key destinations
	Integration with the Mississauga Transitway
	Direct connections between major transit hubs
	Improved connections with GO stations
	Improved service to major employment areas
	Improved service to colleges and universities
	Improved connections to neighbouring communities

MiWay Service in 2020

Below is the vision of what transit will look like in Mississauga in 2020, once the MiWay 5 plan has been fully implemented.

The major purpose of MiWay 5 is for MiWay to move towards a grid network. A grid network consists of bus routes that travel along main corridors, as opposed to winding through areas. This grid network will allow for  shorter wait times and increased frequency of buses, though it does require the trade-off of a potentially longer walk to your stop.
The following map is subject to change based on a variety of factors, including feedback from the community.

Click on map to download

Proposed Annual Changes

MiWay Annual Service

Below are the proposed annual changes that will result in an improved transit system in 2020. Click here to view the 2020 service map.
The proposed route and schedule changes are subject to change based on community feedback.
MiWay will host annual information sessions at various locations throughout Mississauga to continue to receive feedback from the community on these proposed changes.
Information sessions on MiWay’s 2017 annual plan will take place in October 2016. Locations, dates and times will be posted soon.

Year One - 2016 - Getting on the Grid

Route	Route Change(s)
July 4, 2016
52 – Shawson Loop	Cancelled due to declining ridership
55 – Meyerside Loop	Cancelled due to declining ridership
72 – Timberlea	Cancelled - Replaced by New/Existing Service
73 – Maingate-Kamato	Revised Routing to Integrate with the Mississauga Transitway
September 5, 2016
107 - Malton Express	Improved Service Frequency
109 – Meadowvale	Improved Service Frequency
Starting Sept. 6 there will be new bus stop locations at the City Centre Transit Terminal to make your choices and connections more convenient. Customers are encouraged to view the new terminal map as changes have been made to several routes. Thank you for bearing with us during construction. For more information visit miway.ca/cctt.
October 24, 2016
10 - Rathburn-Millers Grove	Revised Routing
44 - Mississauga Road	Revised Routing
46 - Tenth Line-Lisgar GO	Revised Routing
64 - Meadowvale GO	Under Review - Cancelled due to declining ridership
101/101A – Dundas Express	New Saturday Service

Year Two - 2017 - Transitway Integration

Route	Change
January 2, 2017
109 – Meadowvale Express	Rerouted to service Winston Churchill Transitway Station New Sunday Service
February 27, 2017
45 – Winston Churchill	Revised routing to service Winston Churchill Transitway Station
71 – Sheridan-Subway	Improved service
107 – Malton Express	Routing extended to service Spectrum and Orbitor Transitway Stations
109 – Meadowvale Express	Routing extended to service Spectrum and Orbitor Transitway Stations
May 1, 2017
11 – Westwood	Improved Weekend Service Frequency
35 – Eglinton	New Sunday Service
103 – Hurontario Express	New Sunday Service
July 3, 2017
25 – Traders Loop	Cancelled - Replaced by New/Existing Service
70 – Keaton	Cancelled; Routing merged with revised Route 108
108 – Meadowvale Business Express	Revised routing and frequency improvements
54	New daily east-west route from Meadowvale Town Centre to Gateway Corporate Centre
38 – Creditview	Revised routing
39 – Britannia	Revised Routing to Service Skymark Hub
43 – Matheson-Argentia	Cancelled - Replaced by New/Existing Service
87 – Meadowvale-Skymark	Cancelled - Replaced by New/Existing Service
September 4, 2017
Renforth Gateway Transitway Station – All routes currently servicing Skymark Hub will be relocated to the new transitway station
107 – Malton Express	Route extended to service Renforth Gateway Transitway Station New Sunday Service
109 – Meadowvale Express	Route extended to service Renforth Gateway Transitway Station
October 23, 2017
19 – Hurontario 19A – Hurontario	Route simplification; 19B and 19C to be discontinued

Year Three - 2018 - Rapid Routes

Route	Change
7 - Airport	Revised Routing to Integrate with the Mississauga Transitway
21 – Explorer	Cancelled - Replaced by New/Existing Service
34 - Credit Valley	Cancelled - Replaced by New/Existing Service
35 - Eglinton	Revised Routing to Integrate with the Mississauga Transitway
36 - Colonial	Revised Routing to Integrate with the Mississauga Transitway
37 - Creditview-Erindale GO	Cancelled - Replaced by New/Existing Service
38 - Creditview	Revised Routing
42 – Derry	Revised Routing and Improved Service Frequency
47 - Ridgeway Loop	Cancelled - Replaced by New/Existing Service
57/57A - Courtneypark	Revised Routing
59 - Airport Infield	Cancelled - Replaced by New/Existing Service
74 – Airport Corporate Centre	New Local Route to Integrate with the Mississauga Transitway
100 - Airport Express	New Express Route on the Mississauga Transitway
110 - University Express	Improved Service Frequency

Year Four - 2019 - Frequency

Route	Change
11 - Westwood	Revised Routing
12 - Rexdale	Cancelled - Replaced by New/Existing Service
15 - Drew	Improved Service Frequency
16/16A - Malton	Revised Routing
22 - Finch	Improved Service Frequency
23 - Lakeshore	Improved Service Frequency
26 – Burnhamthorpe	Revised Routing
30 - Woodbine	Cancelled - Replaced by New/Existing Service
32 - Lisgar GO	Cancelled - Replaced by New/Existing Service
39 - Britannia-Matheson	Revised Routing
49A McDowell-Streetsville GO	Cancelled - Replaced by New/Existing Service
50/50A - Lisgar-Churchill Meadows	New Local Route to Integrate with the Mississauga Transitway
76 – City Centre-Subway	Cancelled - Replaced by New/Existing Service
90 - Terragar-Copenhagen Loop	Cancelled - Replaced by New/Existing Service
101/101A – Dundas	Improved Service Frequency and New Sunday Service
107 - Malton	Revised Routing to Integrate with the Mississauga Transitway
185 – Dixie	Revised Routing, Improved Service Frequency and New Saturday Service

Year Five - 2020 - Completing the Network

Route	Change
1/1A - Dundas	Revised Routing
5 Dixie	Revised Routing
8 – Cawthra	Improved Service Frequency and Revised Routing to Integrate with the Mississauga Transitway
14 – Lorne Park - Mineola	Revised Routing and Improved Service Frequency
20 - Rathburn	Improved Service Frequency and Revised Routing to Integrate with the Mississauga Transitway
51/51A - Tomken	Improved Service Frequency and Revised Routing
53 – Kennedy	Improved Service Frequency and Revised Routing
61 - Mavis	Revised Routing
66 - McLaughlin	Improved Service Frequency
70 - Keaton	Improved Service Frequency and Revised Routing
103 – Hurontario	Improved Service Frequency and New Sunday Service
185 – Dixie	Improved Service Frequency and Revised Routing

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For more info, go to :

http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/miway/miwayfive

Here is a video illustrating current changes :

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🌸🌸Fun Facts about MiWay 🌸🌸

🌸How did MiWay start?
🌸How has it developed since than?

**This content is used for informational and educational uses, all rights and authorization go to proper owners**

🌸"MiWay (stylized miWAY) is a public transport agency serving Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. The city's Transportation and Works department is in charge of its operation.
The current MiWay service consists of two types of bus routes, MiLocal (local buses that make frequent stops) and MiExpress (express buses between major destinations), and includes the Mississauga Transitway, a dedicated east to west bus-only roadway used by several MiExpress and MiLocal routes.
MiWay's routes connect with GO Transit commuter rail and intercity buses. The system also connects with Brampton Transit to the north, Oakville Transit to the west, York Region Transit to the northeast, and the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) to the east, including the Islington and Kipling subway stations on Line 2 Bloor–Danforth. MiWay is a member of the Canadian Urban Transit Association.
In 2013, MiWay's annual ridership was 35.8 million passengers, with more than 50.9 million boardings

Public transit in Mississauga was first operated by Charterways Limited as Mississauga Transit Systems with four buses in 1969 and was acquired by the city's newly formed Mississauga Transit in 1974, incorporating the former towns of Mississauga, Port Credit and Streetsville. Services began on November 1, 1973.
It later acquired routes formerly operated by others, such as;

• TTC's 74 Port Credit bus, in February 1976, that had operated on Lakeshore Road from Long Branch since 1935. This succeeded a former interurban railway, dating back to 1892 as the Toronto and Mimico Electric Railway and Light Company.
• Gray Coach Lines, and later GO Transit, also served intercity routes on Dundas Street, and Hurontario Street, both being provincial highways before the construction of present freeways such as Highways 401, 403, 410, and 427.
• Malton is still served by TTC's 52 Lawrence West bus, which has replaced 58 Malton. Local services in Malton were provided since 1969, and expanded after 1973.
• 

Mississauga Transit was renamed MiWay on October 4, 2010. New MiWay-branded hybrid buses entered service, with orange MiLocal buses on local routes and blue MiExpress buses on express routes. Advertisements were placed on buses and shelters in September 2010 to introduce users to the new branding. Older buses using the old logo would continue to be used until they are decommissioned. Service levels did not change with the rebranding.^[2]
The reason for the company's new name is twofold: "Mi" could be interpreted as standing for Mississauga, and it is also a homophone of "My", suggesting possession.
On December 1, 2011, the last high-floor bus retired, making the transit fleet 100% low-floor and fully accessible. As of October 22, 2012, bus stop pads have been put at all stops that MiWay serves. This allowed all routes, hence the entire system, to become fully accessible "



Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MiWay#References

🌸Thanks for reading🌸

💰Most MiWay Fares Frozen - Changes Take Effect January 30 💰

💰Hello! Update, the bussing fares have been recently mentioned on Mississauga's city website: http://www.mississauga.ca/portal/cityhall/pressreleases?paf_gear_id=9700020&itemId=7000332q
(Read full entry on link above) 💰
The following post reads:

💰   Most MiWay Fares Frozen - Changes Take Effect January 30

              🌎Jan 24, 2017🌎

"Starting on January 30, 2017 most MiWay fares will remain at 2016 rates, with the exception of adult and senior tickets.
In addition, on May 1, the PRESTO single fare for post-secondary students will increase to $3 from $2.85, the same rate as the adult fare, which aligns with neighbouring transit systems.
“MiWay understands the importance of providing affordable transit, while at the same time making modest fare changes to offset costs,” said Patrick Phaneuf, Acting Transit Director. “Transit growth depends on attracting new riders to the system. To do so, requires continued investment to increase service levels, frequency and to operate and maintain the Mississauga Transitway – the city’s east-west dedicated bus corridor."

“Almost 60 per cent of MiWay’s fare revenue is through PRESTO and we continue to encourage this transition to PRESTO,” added Phaneuf. “It is less expensive for MiWay customers to use PRESTO to pay for their fare rather than a regular cash fare or a ticket.”

Fare Item	New Fare: Effective January 30, 2017	Increase/Change to Fare
Adult Ten Tickets	$31	$1 increase
Adult Five Tickets	$15.50	$0.50 increase
Senior Ten Tickets	$21	$1 increase
Senior Five Tickets	$10.50	$0.50 increase
Fare Item	New Fare: Effective May 1, 2017	Increase/Change to Fare
Post-Secondary PRESTO Single Fare	$3	$0.15 increase
* $1 Senior cash fare in effect during off-peak hours, weekends and holidays until the results of the Affordable Transportation Pilot Program are available in Spring 2017. See MiWay Senior Fares for more information.

 💰Fare Change Details:
• Cash fares will remain frozen at the 2015 rate of $3.50
• Child (age six to 12) and youth (age 13 to 19) fares will remain the same. Rates are frozen at the 2009 rate
• PRESTO single fare frozen for adult ($3) and senior ($2)
• PRESTO monthly pass frozen for adult ($130) and Senior ($61)
• On January 1, 2017, the GTA Weekly Pass increased to $63 from $61 due to a Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) fare increase.For more information on MiWay fares, visit miway.ca/busfares

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Article is being used for education/informing purposes and for more information ,you can contact MiWay, or leave a comment and I will try to respond ASAP.

💰Thanks for reading!💰

Tip of the week:

Don't chase running busses- Stay safe!

Sincerely,

ESS MiWay

Mythbusters

Do you ever get that feeling that you know where you are headed, and than suddenly in an inevitable  quick flash of a second, you don't know where you are?

This is a common fear that most non-bus users, or perhaps highschoolers, (such as me, who somehow didn't double check their route, or ask the driver to confirm, in which I highly recommend for first time users) who are on their first time. In contrary to all those who may feel as if it is the end of the world,
I would like to clarify and bust this myth, in which getting lost on a bus is not inevitable, and with a few easy steps you can ide is smooth and stays smooth!
There are many tactics and techniques that you can use to ensure that you never have to go through this, so here is my story, which happened just today.

Today, I was on my way to go shopping at my favorite thrift store, because, girl, we need to go shopping, especially since exams are almost over, we deserve a treat!
So, making my way to my computer lab, I quickly typed up the directions route search, and on a rush, since I didn't want to miss out on the sale, I took a few pics of the route onto my phone, not bothering to check for bus changes/route changes.

I made my way to the waiting post, and waited for 10minutes before getting on to the bus. **Quick  note , I have taken the route to the thrift shop before, so this ride went smooth, however I did suffer from a small anxiety attack in fear that I almost missed my stop, which again if you want to avoid this, double check your routes to ensure you don't forget the streets/stops.

After getting my shopping done, I checked my phone, **note on google maps, the icon highlighted in orange or blue, along with an orange or blue number signifies your stop, however what I later learned is that you need to double check your bus, since it may not be accurate**
My phone indicated in bright orange, 1W, and so I thought I definitely could just go on 1W sine the bus was highlighted. Neglecting to take pics of the stops, I was unable to look at the list,

And so blindly, I made my way into the bus, not asking any questions.
BIG MISTAKE.

The bus was ongoing for 40 minutes, and as it passed y school, and went in the opposite way that I was supposed to go, I was thinking.. . . . something has got to be wrong.

I felt as if I was dead gone, as the bus might not be able to locate my location, but by communicating my circumstances to the boy beside me, I as able to find further help.

Thankfully, the boy right beside me was helpful enough to answer my questions, and he tld me that I was supposed to ride the 1C, or else I don't know where I would have been.

Thank you, MiWay bus driver, for your patience and willingness to help me find my way back to South Common, as mentioned- 36L as my savior, thank god I was able to find my way back.

Lesson learned: always confirm, and double check your routes
People are kind and able to help! Ask, ask ask!











Thank you for reading

G.G

-1.27.2017

My testimonial on MiWay Transit

Hello, readers! 

Here is a quick testimonial outlining some basic pros and ways to improve the current public transit in my area. This is my opinion, and is objective, thus if you would like to add on your own experiences or comments, please feel free to do so. So, lets begin ! ~

Pros 

• efficient for environment 
• time saving 
• safe for everyone 
• organized 
• easy to navigate 
• nice bus drivers 
• bike racks for bikers

Ways to improve

• make seats more space efficient to allow for more seaters 
• have racks or storage for ease of use 
• extend bike rack storage 

• waiting outside on cold days would be better with walls/waiting room
• extended wait times at night time would be better if notifications could be given before hand
• easily full buses - perhaps better space efficiency 
• no schedule on poles, some poles are ripped and no longer have the number for customer service on them.- allowing them to get replaced 

Overview 
Overall, I enjoy taking the bus because it is very safe and effective on the community.
By the view of the busy stations, I can see that many people depend of MiWay to go on with their daily life , thus making it an important trademark and part of our city. On behalf of our team,
thanks for reading !

**Images on this blog do not belong to me , unless stated, and all right and authorization goes to their rightful owners. Thank you!

Sincerely,
G.G

Free busing at MiWay-Transit?

Are you eligible for free busing? Here are the details.
The freedom pass program, originally introduces just a few years ago, is successful
in getting youth engaged and in the know in their communities.
The freedom pass allows for pass users to get access to public swimming pool facilities and to get free busing for the whole summer.
Users must be 12-14 years old, roughly grade 6-9 would be the age group.
I\f you are luckily in this age group, hop on by to your nearest MiWay centre or transit operator to get more info and stayed tuned for this summer- it will be a blast!
My next post will be my review and my personal testimonial on MiWay.
Thanks for reading!

Sincerely,
G.G

Feedback and Contact Info for Erindale Secondary School

GO Raiders!
Contact info is displayed here:
gmail: essmiway@gmail.com
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245857125852208/edit/
twitter:
instagram:
thank you for your interest.

xxx,
Student Ambassadors @ Erindale
2016-2017

Introduction To MiWay at Erindale Secondary School!

Students of Erindale, Citizens of Mississauga, and visitors, welcome to our first official blog post regarding MiWay Transit @ Erindale Secondary School!

We are here to help answer questions regarding MiWay, obtain and engage from feedback, help those who are new to transit, and most importantly, to change the way that people view transit in their daily lives.



This Blog is being run by MiWay Student Ambassadors from Erindale Secondary, who would be glad to answer questions regarding busing and to improve the customer busing experience- MiWay is the way to go!

For this week's fun fact #1: 

MiWay is the name of the Mississauga Public Transit Operating System, which runs buses circulating along routes of Mississauga, allowing citizens, travelers, and employers to commute on a day to day basis.
This Bus transportation system is best known for its widespread centralization and construction of grid networks.

Just recently, in 2016, the MiWay Grid 5 Network was introduced to allow for better wait times and well rounded efficiency to allow for time saving and locally targeted routes to allow for more stops at frequenter times.

The buses shown above are an example of the convenience and efficiency that MiWay offers in their services. Buses come in all different designs and constructions, and 2 categories who are customized for customer convenience. Express routes, who are meant to take passengers from across longer distances are in blue (displayed on teh left) whereas Local bus routes, taken into the local communities and streets, are orange.

Thank You for reading this post.

If you have any questions, or comments regarding your Mi Way experience, we would love to know in the comments, what your favorite thing about MiWay is.

-ESSMiWay
2016-2017