York Region Transit route 56 'Gorham-Eagle'
| 56 Gorham-Eagle | |
|---|---|
| Number of Branches | 1 |
| Types of buses used | SLF  , EZ Rider , Orion I
|
| Division | YRT Laidlaw (Newmarket) |
| 2006 Ridership | 120,803 |
Basic
56 Gorham-Eagle is a route operated by YRT in Newmarket, ON. It serves Eagle St., Gorham St. and Harry Walker Pkwy.
This route has 1 main branch:
- 56 Newmarket Terminal - Ringwell (7 days a week)
This route serves southern Newmarket and the industrial area on Harry Walker Pkwy. It also serves Newmarket Terminal and the 404 Town Centre.
Route 56 connects to VIVA Blue at Yonge and Eagle and Newmarket Terminal.
History
Route 56 was operating along it's present arrangement when YRT inherited Newmarket Transit in 2001. It had a different number with Newmarket Transit, however. The only change to this route happened in September 2005, when the 520/521 Newmarket Community Bus was introduced, running along Gorham and Eagle. Frequency was reduced as a result.
Vehicles
Route 56 operates Eldorado EZ Rider II's, SLF and Orion I's.
High Schools
Route 56 serves Sacred Heart Catholic High at Gorham and Bayview.
