The Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project proposes approximately 36 kilometers of dedicated transit infrastructure, connecting downtown Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering and Scarborough.

This project builds on the existing PULSE service and will provide more dedicated transit infrastructure along Highway 2 and Ellesmere Road to connect to Scarborough Centre.

In November 2020, Metrolinx presented to Town of Whitby Council, as well as to the downtown business community where Downtown Whitby BIA members were encouraged to attend a Metrolinx presentation specific to the downtown design. The Town and Downtown Whitby BIA have been aware and engaged in presentations and engagement opportunities with the community regarding the BRT since 2019, and Metrolinx has now produced a preliminary design that can be presented to our business community for feedback.

Although the downtown Whitby pinch point is a significant consideration, all businesses along the Highway 2 corridor will be impacted and should review this plan and provide feedback. The Public Information Centre allows businesses and residents to provide feedback on the preliminary design and results of the technical studies, including potential impacts and proposed mitigation measures.

Keep coming back to this site for updated plans and opportunities to learn, engage and provide feedback.

Project Updates

As of January 21, 2022:

The DSBRT project was assessed under the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) in Fall 2021/Winter 2022 in accordance with Ontario Regulation 231/08. During the TPAP, an Environmental Project Report (EPR) was prepared to assess the potential environmental impacts as a result of the Project. The Notice of Commencement was published on October 14, 2021 and the Notice of Completion was published on January 20, 2022

The EPR is available for review during the 30-day review period from January 21, 2022 until February 22, 2022. To view the EPR, please visit Metrolinx’s Environmental Assessment page. 

As of November 18, 2021:

1. The Transit Project Assessment Process for the Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit project commenced October 14, 2021.
2. The Environmental Project Report will be available on Metrolinx engage in early 2022 for a thirty (30) day public review period.

Previous Engagement Events

DSBRT – LIVE Q&A Session
October 28, 2021 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Metrolinx and the DSBRT Project Team hosted a live project update and Q&A session. This meeting was open to the general public.

DSBRT – LIVE Q&A Session
October 26, 2021 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Metrolinx and the DSBRT Project Team hosted a live project update and Q&A session. This meeting was open to the general public.

DSBRT – LIVE Q&A Session
October 21, 2021 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Metrolinx and the DSBRT Project Team hosted a live project update and Q&A session. This meeting was open to the general public.

DSBRT – Whitby Update LIVE
May 20, 2021 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Metrolinx and the DSBRT Project Team hosted a virtual open house for the Whitby community to overview the refined 3-Lane preliminary design option. This meeting was open to the general public.

DSBRT – Whitby Update LIVE
March 16, 2021 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Metrolinx hosted a virtual open house for Whitby residents on the Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit project. This meeting was open to the general public.

DSBRT – Metrolinx Q&A on Design Through Whitby
January 7, 2021 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Metrolinx hosted a virtual meeting focusing on the design elements of the BRT project. This meeting was open to the general public.

DSBRT – Metrolinx Information Session with Mayor Don Mitchell
December 3, 2020 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Mayor Don Mitchell, Durham Region Transit, the Downtown Whitby BIA and Metrolinx held a community information session regarding the Bus Rapid Transit project.

DSBRT – Metrolinx Q&A on Design Through Whitby
May 20, 2021 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Metrolinx hosted a virtual meeting focusing on the design elements of the BRT project. This meeting was open to the general public. Click here to view the presentation deck.