Peterborough, ON
City in Ontario
Canada
Peterborough, ON boosts the efficiency of its public transit system with PTBOnDemand pilot
PTBOnDemand is an on-demand transit service operating in Peterborough's downtown, east, and southeast neighborhoods. A Via-powered app handles ride requests, dynamic vehicle routing, and vehicle tracking. The service uses current bus stops as pick-up and drop-off locations with the potential for virtual stops based on user needs. Journeys on the Pink Community Bus are free through April 2022 with standard transit fares applied starting on May 1, 2022.
Peterborough, ON
Canada
Peterborough, ON guides businesses toward eco-friendly practices with Green Economy Peterborough
City-backed Peterborough GreenUP provides personalized coaching for businesses interested in cutting emissions. Participating owners develop game plans for sustainable initiatives and learn about prospective partners in the region. Green Economy Peterborough offers staff messaging suggestions and tools for measuring progress toward goals. The program amplifies success stories with an annual recognition event and social media posts.
Peterborough, ON
Canada
Peterborough, ON centralizes child care applications with new waitlist website
The city worked with OneHSN to create a registry that serves all of a family's childcare research needs. Parents and guardians complete one application for all registered providers in Peterborough. This process improvement consolidates waitlists and eliminates redundant application materials. The website contains a map with provider capsules that explain available services, subsidies, and accommodations.
Peterborough, ON
Canada