The City of Brampton has officially commenced construction of its third transit facility, marking a key milestone in enhancing the city’s public transportation infrastructure. Mayor Patrick Brown was joined by Regional Councillor Paul Vicente, MP Maninder Sidhu, MPP Prabmeet Sarkaria, and other officials to break ground on the Cadetta Johnston Transit Facility, located at Highway 50 and Cadetta Road. The facility aims to boost Brampton Transit’s capacity while aligning with the city’s sustainability goals.
The new Cadetta Johnston Transit Facility is being funded with $128.1 million from federal and provincial sources through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP). This includes up to $69.9 million from the Government of Canada and up to $58.2 million from the Government of Ontario. The City of Brampton is contributing $154.8 million in city funding to complete Phase One of the facility’s construction.
Honoring Local Heritage
The facility is named in honor of the Johnston family, who settled on these lands in the 19th century and continue to operate a family farm nearby. The commemorative naming acknowledges their longstanding contributions to Brampton’s food and agriculture sector.
Supporting Transit Growth and Sustainability
The first phase of the facility will accommodate approximately 250 buses, with the infrastructure designed to support future electrification. This project will significantly aid Brampton Transit’s growth, which has exceeded pre-pandemic ridership levels, making it the fastest-growing big city transit system in Canada. The city is actively advocating for full electrification to align with its Community Energy and Emissions Reduction Plan, which targets an 80% emissions reduction compared to standard building codes.
Official Statements
“Breaking ground on Brampton’s third Transit facility is a significant milestone for our city,” said Mayor Patrick Brown. “This new facility will not only help us meet the growing demand for public transit, but it also underscores our commitment to a greener, more sustainable future. With the support of our federal and provincial partners, we are paving the way for a modern transit system benefitting residents today and generations to come. This facility, and the electrification of our fleet, are key steps toward reducing our carbon footprint and building a transit network that Brampton can be proud of.”
Paul Vicente, Regional Councillor for Wards 1 & 5 and Chair of the Public Works & Engineering Committee, expressed, “Brampton is committed to building a sustainable future for our growing community and this new facility is a critical step forward. By investing in our transit infrastructure, we are not only improving services for residents but also making significant progress toward our environmental goals. This project demonstrates our dedication to reducing emissions and creating a greener, more connected city for generations to come.”
Speaking on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Maninder Sidhu, Member of Parliament for Brampton East and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, stated, “We are proud to support this transit and storage facility that will greatly increase the capacity of transit in Brampton and create close to 1,000 jobs when the facility is fully built. Investments in public transit allow Canadians to more easily and affordably commute to and access public infrastructure they rely upon in their daily lives.”
The Honourable Kamal Khera, Member of Parliament for Brampton West and Minister of Diversity, Inclusion, and Persons with Disabilities, added, “With Brampton’s rapidly growing transit needs, we are proud to partner with the City of Brampton to invest in the city’s third transit facility. Through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, our government is increasing access to affordable transportation for all Canadians, including the residents of Brampton. This new facility will provide storage and maintenance space for additional buses, while also supporting our efforts to build a cleaner environment and make life more affordable for Canadians.”
The Honourable Prabmeet Sarkaria, Ontario’s Minister of Transportation, emphasized, “Under the leadership of Premier Ford, our government is making historic investments in public transit to reduce gridlock and give Ontarians more time to spend with their families. By breaking ground on Brampton Transit’s new state-of-the-art bus maintenance and storage facility, we’re taking the next step to keep residents in Peel moving.”
Hardeep Grewal, Member of Provincial Parliament for Brampton East, expressed, “The construction of this facility represents significant advancement for Brampton and its transit system. Not only will it enhance Brampton’s transit infrastructure, it will also increase accessibility to transportation services and make travelling around the city more efficient for residents. The construction of this facility also means the creation of more jobs in our city and contributes to our sustainability efforts as community.”
About Brampton Transit
Brampton Transit is renowned as Canada’s fastest-growing major transit system, with ridership that has surpassed pre-pandemic levels by over 40%. The new maintenance and storage facility will play a crucial role in supporting the sustainable expansion of the city’s bus fleet.
For more information on the Cadetta Johnston Transit Facility, visit brampton.ca/transitfacility.