Smart Growth Transit Planning

 The Town of Whitby aims to answer how Whitby’s projected residential and industrial growth will align with existing and planned transit infrastructure. Specifically, the core problem they are addressing is the potential mismatch between Whitby’s rapid growth and the existing transit network. Without proactive planning, new residential neighbourhoods and employment areas risk being underserved, limiting mobility options and creating greater reliance on cars. The goal is to provide data-driven recommendations that support sustainable, smart growth and ensure transit planning keeps pace with community needs.

 Host Department: Town of Whitby, Office of the CAO

 Type of Collaboration: A small group of students working on a capstone project

 Anticipated Outcome: A data-driven report that includes clear recommendations that support smart growth, improve community connectivity, and encourage sustainable transit use. The outcome is a practical planning resource that helps ensure new and expanding neighbourhoods and employment areas are well served by transit, reducing future service gaps and supporting long-term mobility, sustainability, and economic resilience.

 Deliverables: Data Analysis, Jurisdictional Scan, Trends Analysis, Business Case Development

 Timeline: 4 months

 Desired Start Date: Winter Semester 2026

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