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Route 9 Will Connect Belleville Areas North of Highway 401 to Daily Destinations
The addition expands options for riders who rely on transit to reach stores, services and the regional hub at 165 Pinnacle St.
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Belleville Transit will start Route 9 on September 7 to serve the area north of Highway 401.
The change arrives while the existing network already carries roughly 3,000 riders each day on eight routes with a fleet of 17 coaches. Residents without cars or facing higher fuel costs stand to gain the most from the new stops, especially those who travel regularly between homes and shopping or work sites.
Links to Stores and Neighbourhoods
Route 9 will run from Quinte Mall through Settlers Ridge, Walmart and Canniff Mills. These stops place transit within reach of grocery shopping and other errands that previously required transfers or longer walks for people living on the north side of the highway. The route ties into the larger system that already operates seven days a week, allowing riders to continue on to the Robert E. Ladoucier Transit Terminal at 165 Pinnacle St for connections to Quinte Transit, VIA Rail at 250 Station St or intercity services.
Daily Operations and Hub Access
Current service levels show how the network supports regular travel across the urban area. Adding Route 9 extends that coverage without altering the established schedule or vehicle count. The terminal at 165 Pinnacle St remains the central point where local buses meet rail and longer-distance coaches, so riders from the new northern segment can still reach those onward options in one trip.
Anyone planning to use Route 9 after September 7 can review updated timetables on the city transit pages. Checking those details in advance helps residents adjust their routines around the new stops and existing connections at the downtown terminal.