Toronto Transit Commission route 329 'Dufferin'
329 Dufferin
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Number of Branches | 2 | ||
Distance | 20.08km (Steeles - Exhibition/Princes' Gates) 13.65km (Transit Road - Exhibition/Princes' Gates) | ||
Day Service | 29 Dufferin , 105 Dufferin North | ||
Types of vehicles used | Nova Bus LFS Artic , Orion VII NG HEV , Orion VII HEV | ||
Division | Mount Dennis | ||
Ridership (2018) | 400 |
329 Dufferin is a bus route operated by the Toronto Transit Commission in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This route is part of the Blue Night network.
Route Details
This route services Dufferin Street between Steeles Avenue West and Kennard Avenue, and between Wilson Avenue and the Exhibiton Grounds. It also provides service along Allen/Transit Road between Kennard Avenue and Wilson Avenue. Its northern terminal is Steeles Avenue West and the southern terminal is the Exhibition at Princes' Gates for its one branch, 329. During the early mornings on Sundays, some trips will operate on a short-turn branch which operates as far north as Transit Road.
Branches
This route has 2 branches:
- 329 Steeles - Exhibition (Princes' Gate)
- 329S Transit Road - Exhibition (Princes' Gate)
History
- September 4, 2005 - Route is extended north along Dufferin Street to Wilson Station. Service on Lawrence Avenue West between Dufferin Street and Yonge Street is replaced with the new overnight route 352 Lawrence West . Route is made accessible with lift-equipped buses.
- November 18, 2010 - The underpass at Dufferin Street and Queen Street West is opened and buses now travel directly on Dufferin Street. Service along Peel and Gladstone Avenues is removed.
- September 6, 2015 - Route extended north to Steeles Avenue West via Transit Road, Allen Road, and Dufferin Street. Buses loop on-street using Gerry Fitzgerald Drive.
- October 7, 2018 - Route transferred to Mount Dennis.
- October 8, 2023 - Due to long-term construction at Dufferin Gates Loop, service will temporarily divert via Liberty Street, East Liberty Street, Strachan Avenue, Manitoba Drive, and Canada Boulevard to Princes' Gates Loop.
- January 7, 2024 - New Blue Night service will operate until 8:00AM on Sunday mornings to provide a transfer-free service between Steeles and Dufferin Gates loop. Some trips will short-turn at Transit Road. With the completion of construction at Dufferin Gates loop, service will operate direct along Dufferin Street to the Exhibition grounds.
Daytime Service
Daytime service along Dufferin Street south of Wilson Avenue is provided by 29 Dufferin and north of Sheppard Avenue West by 105 Dufferin North .
Vehicles
Buses that may appear on 329 Dufferin include the Nova Bus LFS Artic , Orion VII NG HEV , and Orion VII HEV .
Previous route maps
Summary
Major Stops
Major Stop | Branches | Connections | Notes |
Princes' Gate Loop | 329 | ||
Exhibition Loop | 329 | Exhibition GO Station | |
Dufferin St. @ King St. West | 329 | ||
Dufferin St. @ Queen St. West | 329 | ||
Dufferin St. @ College St. | 329 | ||
Dufferin St. @ Bloor St. West | 329 | Services Dufferin Station | |
Dufferin St. @ St. Clair Ave. West | 329 | ||
Dufferin St. @ Eglinton Ave. West | 329 | ||
Dufferin St. @ Lawrence Ave. West | 329 | ||
Dufferin St. @ Wilson Ave. | 329 | ||
Allen Rd. @ Sheppard Ave. West | 329 | ||
Dufferin St. @ Finch Ave. West | 329 | ||
Gerry Fitzgerald Dr. @ Steeles Ave. West | 329 |
Service Summary
Frequency | Vehicles Used | Notes | |
Weekday Overnight | 30 | 4 | |
Saturday Overnight | |||
Sunday Overnight | |||
Sunday Early Morning | 10 | 11 | |
Last updated: January 7, 2024 |