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Halifax Transit's new Bridge Terminal opened in 2012 and links urban and rural transit routes. Public transportation within the urban area of Halifax is more connected. Along with buses, Halifax Transit provides a ferry service alternative for transit users who wish to travel from Dartmouth-to-Halifax, and vice versa. [20]
Halifax Transit is a Canadian public transport service operating buses and ferries in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Founded as Metro Transit in March 1981, the agency runs two ferry routes, 66 conventional bus routes (including corridor, local, and express services), three regional express routes (called MetroX), and three rural routes.
The MetroX service began on August 31, 2009. MetroX was developed designed with the weekday commuter in mind. When fully rolled out MetroX will bring express transit to Park & Ride lots along 100-series highways within HRM, along the three 100-series highways that lead into the Halifax Regional Municipality; those highways being Highway 102, Highway 103 and Highway 107.
The first ferry service in the region was put in place by the founder of Halifax Edward Cornwallis, who used the ferry service to move raw materials and people from a sawmill located on the Dartmouth side of the harbour. In November 1750, the Nova Scotia government assigned John Connor to operate the ferry service. In February 1752 Connor's ...
Lakeside is serviced by Halifax Transit routes Route 21 (), and Route 123 (Timberlea Express).. Route 21 arrives at the Lacewood Terminal in Clayton Park.If the transit-user needs to travel to anywhere within the urban area of Halifax, they can use Route 21 to arrive at the Lacewood Terminal, and travel elsewhere.
Halifax Harbour Bridges also operated a free, 24-hour-a-day shuttle service during construction to accommodate the bridge's pedestrian and bicycle users. It operated on a load-and-go basis during the weekday morning and afternoon rush hours, and on a 30-minute schedule at all other times of the day and overnight.
Public transportation is provided by Halifax Transit. Lacewood Terminal, located on 320 Lacewood Drive, provides the user with exurban, suburban, and urban destinations throughout the municipality. [10] Wheelchair – Uses Accessible Low Floor (ALF) buses only. Rush Hour Service Only Designated Bike Route MetroLink Service MetroX Service
Halifax Transit provides public transport throughout the built-up area of Halifax Regional Municipality. The Cobequid Terminal is less-than 6 km (3.7 mi) from Lakeview, and gives access to communities and neighbourhoods throughout the conurbation of Halifax Regional Municipality. Wheelchair – Uses Accessible Low Floor (ALF) buses only.