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'''522 Markham Community Bus''' [[Image:Wc15.JPG]] is a community route operated by [[York Region Transit|YRT]] in Markham, ON. It serves Church St., Bullock Dr. and Kennedy Rd.
'''522 Markham Community Bus''' [[Image:Wc15.JPG]] is a community route operated by [[York Region Transit|YRT]] in Markham, ON. It serves Church St., Bullock Dr. and Kennedy Rd.


==Basic==
==Route Details==
[[File:York Region Transit route 522 map (2020).PNG|thumb|350px|The current routing of route 522.]]
522 serves [[York Region Transit Markham-Stouffville Hospital terminal|Markham-Stouffville Hospital]], Markham Village, Centennial Community Centre, Markville Mall, Old Unionville, and Hagerman's Corners.
 
522 serves all Viva [[VIVA Purple|Purple]] and Viva [[VIVA Green|Green]] stops along Highway 7 east of Kennedy.
 
===Branches===
This route has 1 main branch:
This route has 1 main branch:
*522 Markham Community Bus (6 days a week)
*522 Markham Community Bus (6 days a week)


522 serves [[York Region Transit Markham-Stouffville Hospital terminal|Markham-Stouffville Hospital]], Markham Village, Centennial Community Centre, Markville Mall, Old Unionville, and Hagerman's Corners.
====Historical Branches====


522 serves all Viva [[VIVA Purple|Purple]] and Viva [[VIVA Green|Green]] stops along Highway 7 east of Kennedy.
===History===
YRT operated an unnumbered Markham Connector between The Shoppes at 404 and Steeles and [[York Region Transit Markham-Stouffville Hospital terminal|Markham-Stouffville Hospital]], connecting various retirement homes, shopping plazas and the hospital. The connector required pre-booking but had a set schedule, and passengers must also be Mobility Plus eligible.


==History==
*'''2006''' - YRT decided to turn the connector into a full Community Bus route, with the [[York Region Transit route 520/521 'Newmarket Community Bus'|Newmarket]] bus proving to be a success. The section west of Kennedy was cut, to be provided by Mobility Plus, while the section on and east of Kennedy was turned into a Community Bus route, with fixed schedule, regular fare and no pre-booking required. Although the normal numbering scheme for specials in the Markham area is x0x, route 522 was numbered right after the Newmarket buses (520 and 521), in the Newmarket numbering (x2x).
YRT operated an unnumbered Markham Connector between The Shoppes at 404 and Steeles and [[York Region Transit Markham-Stouffville Hospital terminal|Markham-Stouffville Hospital]], connecting various retirement homes, shopping plazas and the hospital. The connector required pre-booking but had a set schedule, and passengers must also be Mobility Plus eligible.


In 2006, YRT decided to turn the connector into a full Community Bus route, with the [[York Region Transit route 520/521 'Newmarket Community Bus'|Newmarket]] bus proving to be a success. The section west of Kennedy was cut, to be provided by Mobility Plus, while the section on and east of Kennedy was turned into a Community Bus route, with fixed schedule, regular fare and no pre-booking required.
*'''2007''' - 2007 proved to be a successful year for route 522, after transferring to full community service, route ridership increased by 771.3%.


Interestingly, although the normal numbering scheme for specials in the Markham area is x0x, route 522 was numbered right after the Newmarket buses (520 and 521), in the Newmarket numbering (x2x).
*'''July 2012''' - In order to cut on fuel costs, operations were transferred from Southwest Division to Southeast Division.


2007 proved to be a successful year for route 522, after transfering to full community service, route ridership increased by 771.3%.
===Vehicles===
When this route was operated by Mobility Plus, ELFs and E-Z Rider II MAXs were the common buses on the route. With the transfer from Southwest to Southeast Division in July 2012, this route is operated exclusively by ElDorado buses of all kinds.


In order to cut on fuel costs, operations were transferred from Southwest Division to Southeast Division in July 2012.
===Route Maps===
<gallery>
File:York Region Transit route 522 map (2015).PNG|June 2015 -
File:York Region Transit route 522 map (2013).PNG|2013 - June 2015
File:York Region Transit route 522 map (2012).PNG|July 2012 - 2013
</gallery>


===Future Recommendations===
==Summary==
*Review route structure and schedules for possible route re-configuration.
===Major Stops===
*Reintroduce St. Luke's shuttle, which was part of the former Markham Connector.
{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2"
|- align="center"
|rowspan=2|'''Major Stop'''
|colspan=1|'''Branches'''
|rowspan=2|'''Notes'''
|- align="center"
| 522
|- align=center
|'''Kennedy Rd. @ 14th Ave.'''<br>''Hagerman's Corners''
| 522
|
|- align=center
|'''Kennedy Rd. @ Duffield Dr.'''<br>''Tony Wong Place''
| 522
|
|- align=center
|'''17/100 Anna Russell Way'''
| 522
|
|- align=center
|'''25/55 Austin Dr.'''
| 522
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|- align=center
|'''[[York Region Transit Markville Mall|Markville Mall]]'''
| 522
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|- align=center
|'''McCowan Rd. @ Raymerville Dr.'''<br>''Hampton Green''
| 522
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|- align=center
|'''Kennedy Rd. @ Bullock Dr.'''<br>''Loblaws''
| 522
|
|- align=center
|'''Bullock Dr. @ Laidlaw Blvd.'''
| 522
|
|- align=center
|'''Highway 7 @ Galsworthy Dr.'''
| 522
|
|- align=center
|'''20/22 Water St.'''
| 522
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|- align=center
|'''Ashgrove Medical Centre'''
| 522
|
|- align=center
|'''Participation House'''
| 522
|
|- align=center
|'''[[York Region Transit Markham-Stouffville Hospital|Markham-Stouffville Hospital]]
| 522
|
|- align=center
|'''Bur Oak Ave. @ Cornell Park Ave.'''<br>''122 Cornell Park Ave.''
| 522
|
|}


==Vehicles==
===Historical Stops===
Back when this route was operated by Mobility Plus, ELFs and E-Z Rider II MAXs were the common buses on the route. With the transfer from Southwest to Southeast Division in July 2012, this route is operated exclusively by ElDorado buses of all kinds.


{{York Region Transit Route Navigation | prev=520/521 'Newmarket Community Bus'| next=589/590 'Richmond Hill Community Bus'}}
===Service Summary===
{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2"
|rowspan=2 align="center"|'''Period'''
|rowspan=2 align="center"|'''Branch'''
|colspan=5 align="center"|'''Weekdays'''
|colspan=3 align="center"|'''Saturday'''
|colspan=3 align="center"|'''Sunday'''
|- align="center"
|'''AM Peak'''
|'''Midday'''
|'''PM Peak'''
|'''Early Evening'''
|'''Late Evening'''
|'''Early AM'''
|'''Day'''
|'''Evening'''
|'''Early AM'''
|'''Day'''
|'''Evening'''
|- align="center"
|'''2020'''
|'''522'''
|75
|75
|75
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|- align="center"
|'''2019'''
|'''522'''
|75
|75
|75
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|- align="center"
|'''2018'''
|'''522'''
|75
|75
|75
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|- align="center"
|'''2017'''
|'''522'''
|75
|75
|75
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|- align="center"
|'''2016'''
|'''522'''
|75
|75
|75
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|- align="center"
|'''2015'''
|'''522'''
|75
|75
|75
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|- align="center"
|'''2014'''
|'''522'''
|75
|75
|75
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|- align="center"
|'''2013'''
|'''522'''
|75
|75
|75
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|- align="center"
|'''2012'''
|'''522'''
|75
|75
|75
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|- align="center"
|'''2011'''
|'''522'''
|
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|
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|- align="center"
|'''2010'''
|'''522'''
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|- align="center"
|'''2009'''
|'''522'''
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|- align="center"
|'''2008'''
|'''522'''
|
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|- align="center"
|'''2007'''
|'''522'''
|90
|90
|90
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|- align="center"
|'''2006'''
|'''522'''
|90
|90
|90
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|N/A
|}


{{York Region Transit}}
{{York Region Transit}}

Revision as of 13:41, 25 October 2020

York Region Transit logo 2018.png
522 Markham Community Bus Wc15.JPG
Number of Branches 1
Types of buses used E-Z Rider II/BRT/MAX Wc15.JPG
Division Southeast (Markham)
Related routes

522 Markham Community Bus Wc15.JPG is a community route operated by YRT in Markham, ON. It serves Church St., Bullock Dr. and Kennedy Rd.

Route Details

The current routing of route 522.

522 serves Markham-Stouffville Hospital, Markham Village, Centennial Community Centre, Markville Mall, Old Unionville, and Hagerman's Corners.

522 serves all Viva Purple and Viva Green stops along Highway 7 east of Kennedy.

Branches

This route has 1 main branch:

  • 522 Markham Community Bus (6 days a week)

Historical Branches

History

YRT operated an unnumbered Markham Connector between The Shoppes at 404 and Steeles and Markham-Stouffville Hospital, connecting various retirement homes, shopping plazas and the hospital. The connector required pre-booking but had a set schedule, and passengers must also be Mobility Plus eligible.

  • 2006 - YRT decided to turn the connector into a full Community Bus route, with the Newmarket bus proving to be a success. The section west of Kennedy was cut, to be provided by Mobility Plus, while the section on and east of Kennedy was turned into a Community Bus route, with fixed schedule, regular fare and no pre-booking required. Although the normal numbering scheme for specials in the Markham area is x0x, route 522 was numbered right after the Newmarket buses (520 and 521), in the Newmarket numbering (x2x).
  • 2007 - 2007 proved to be a successful year for route 522, after transferring to full community service, route ridership increased by 771.3%.
  • July 2012 - In order to cut on fuel costs, operations were transferred from Southwest Division to Southeast Division.

Vehicles

When this route was operated by Mobility Plus, ELFs and E-Z Rider II MAXs were the common buses on the route. With the transfer from Southwest to Southeast Division in July 2012, this route is operated exclusively by ElDorado buses of all kinds.

Route Maps

  • June 2015 -

  • 2013 - June 2015

  • July 2012 - 2013

Summary

Major Stops

Major Stop Branches Notes
522
Kennedy Rd. @ 14th Ave.
Hagerman's Corners 		522
Kennedy Rd. @ Duffield Dr.
Tony Wong Place 		522
17/100 Anna Russell Way 522
25/55 Austin Dr. 522
Markville Mall 522
McCowan Rd. @ Raymerville Dr.
Hampton Green 		522
Kennedy Rd. @ Bullock Dr.
Loblaws 		522
Bullock Dr. @ Laidlaw Blvd. 522
Highway 7 @ Galsworthy Dr. 522
20/22 Water St. 522
Ashgrove Medical Centre 522
Participation House 522
Markham-Stouffville Hospital 522
Bur Oak Ave. @ Cornell Park Ave.
122 Cornell Park Ave. 		522

Historical Stops

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 522 75 75 75 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
2019 522 75 75 75 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
2018 522 75 75 75 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
2017 522 75 75 75 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
2016 522 75 75 75 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
2015 522 75 75 75 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
2014 522 75 75 75 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
2013 522 75 75 75 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
2012 522 75 75 75 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
2011 522
2010 522
2009 522
2008 522
2007 522 90 90 90 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
2006 522 90 90 90 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
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York Region Transit logo 2018.png
Properties
Divisions BRT (Miller) - North (TOK Transit) - Southeast (Miller) - West (TOK Transit)
Terminals Bernard - Cornell - Finch - Highway 407 Station - Major Mackenzie West - Markham-Stouffville Hospital - Newmarket - Pioneer Village - Promenade - Richmond Hill Centre - SmartVMC - Vaughan Mills
Hubs 404 Town Centre - Canada's Wonderland - Don Mills Station - Humber College - Islington Loop - Markville Mall - Seneca College King Campus - Sheppard West Station - York University
Park & Rides Davis Dr. & Hwy 404 - Wellington St. & Hwy 404
Bus Stops 1000-1999, 2000-2999, 3000-3999, 4000-4999, 5000-5999, 6000-6999, 7000-7999, 8000-9999 - Family Of Services
Routes
Regular 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 16 18 20 21 23 24 25 26 32 33 40 44 50 51 52 54 55 56 57 77 80 81 82 83/83A 85 86 87 88 90/90B 91/91A/91B 96 98 99 105 107/107B 165 522
TTC-operated 17A 68B 102D 129A 160
Express 300 301 302 303 304 305 320 360 361 391
On-Request Aurora GO - Aurora-Oak Ridges - Bur Oak - Holland Landing - Keswick - King - Kleinburg-Nashville - Maple-Rutherford GO - Markham Local - Mount Albert - Newmarket - Newmarket Local - North - Richmond Hill Local - Stouffville - Sutton-Pefferlaw - Unionville Local - Woodbridge
School Specials 401 402 403 404 405 406 410 411 412 413 414 415 416 417 418 420 423 424 425 426 427 428 429 430 432 433 434 436 437 440 442 443 444 445 446 447 448 449 450 452 460 461 462 464 465 466 467 468 469 470 471
Viva Blue - Purple/Purple A - Pink - Orange - Yellow
Discontinued 2A 6 9 11 15 18 22 24D 25D 27 28 31 33 33A 34 35D 37D 41 42 45 53 58 59 66 69 80 81 84 87 88E 107F 200 201 202 203 203 204 210 215 220 220/221 222 222 223/223A 224B 224C/224D 225 240 241 242 243 244 260 268 318/319 320 340 360 400 401 402 404 405 408 409 410 414 414 416 416 421 422 423 435 440 441 442 443 451 463 466 520/521 560 561 589/590 720 760 - Blue A - Green - 800 - Blue Willow Community - Bristol - Business Shuttle - East Gwillimbury GO - Gorham-Eagle - King Local - Mapleglen - Markham Fair - The ROC - Vellore Local
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