Rapid Transit

Connecting Communities

Durham Region is home to more than 750,000 people today and is expected to grow to 1.3 million by 2051. To support our continued growth and prosperity, Durham Region has been making significant strides to improve transit and rapid transit options, creating a stronger integrated transit network across the region and beyond.

Explore our projects below to see how we’re shaping a transit network designed for today and ready for tomorrow.

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Durham Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit

Durham Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit (DSBRT) will feature 36 kilometres of dedicated bus lanes, delivering faster, more reliable service through Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering and Scarborough along Highway 2. Learn more about the Durham‑Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit project.

GO Lakeshore East Extension to Bowmanville

The GO Lakeshore East extension to Bowmanville, including four new stations, will deliver frequent, reliable and accessible transit, connecting residents and visitors to everything Durham Region has to offer. Explore the GO expansion to Bowmanville.

Artist rendering of an aerial cable car station above a busy street

Simcoe Street Rapid Transit

Following extensive consultation and feedback, further study has been proposed to explore Aerial Cable Car Technology to create a seamless transportation link along Simcoe Street from Highway 407 to Lakeview Park in Oshawa. This technology offers an innovative and efficient way to travel across the city while connecting to Durham Region Transit and GO Transit.