Barrie Transit route 8 'RVH/Yonge / Crosstown/Essa'

	8 RVH/Yonge / Crosstown/Essa
Number of Branches		2
Types of buses used		New Flyer Industries XD40 , Nova Bus LFS
Related routes		None

8A RVH/Yonge and 8B Crosstown/Essa is a transit route operated by Barrie Transit in Barrie, Ontario, Canada.

Route Details

The current routing of route 8A.

The current routing of route 8B.

Route 8 is a mainline bus that provides full coverage service between northern and southern Barrie and the downtown area.

On weekdays, select trips in the morning and afternoon operate on the Bear Creek Special. Buses divert via Mapleview, Red Oak, and Sundew to serve students attending Bear Creek Secondary School.

Branches

This route has 2 branches:

• 8A RVH/Yonge - Double-circular service with counter-clockwise routing north of downtown and clockwise routing south of downtown. Northbound service services Georgian College and Livingstone, while southbound service services Allandale Waterfront GO Station, Barrie South GO Station, Park Place and Holly Recreation Centre.
• 8B Crosstown/Essa - Follows the reverse routing of 8A.

History

LFS #1708 on route 8A-Southbound.

• August 17, 2013 - As part of a reorganization of Barrie Transit routes, route 8A/8B are introduced.

Vehicles

Route 8 primarily uses New Flyer XD40 and Nova Bus LFS buses.

Route Maps

• 

  Bear Creek Special

Summary

Major Stops

Major Stop	Branches	Notes
	8
Downtown Terminal	8
Allandale Waterfront GO Station	8
Park Place	8
Holly Recreation Centre	8
Georgian College	8
Livingstone @ Bayfield	8

Service Summary

Period	Branch	Weekdays					Saturday			Sunday
		AM Peak	Midday	PM Peak	Early Evening	Late Evening	Early AM	Day	Evening	Early AM	Day	Evening
2020	8	30	30	30	60	60	30	30	60	60	60	60
2019	8
2018	8
2017	8
2016	8
2015	8
2014	8
2013	8