Saint John Transit Transforming Transit Enhancements Effective October 2, 2023

Riders East

Saint John Transit is pleased to announce the following service enhancements for riders on the East Side beginning October 2, 2023.

Most routes will see expanded hours and frequency Monday to Friday. Routes 30 (Champlain Heights) and 31 (Forest Glen) will also see increased Saturday service.

There will also be changes to some routing. Route 32 (Loch Lomond) will use Mountain View Drive, the Silver Falls area will be serviced by Route 30 (Champlain Heights), and Route 31 (Forest Glen) will now use Westmorland Road.

NBCC will be serviced by Route 35 NBCC Express, a new route offering 20-minute direct service Monday to Friday, early morning and afternoon between Kings Square and NBCC from the first Tuesday after Labour Day until the end of June. Forty-minute service will be offered during the summer months.

FLEX service will be available for riders in the area east of McAllister Drive, west of Lakeview Drive, north of Loch Lomond Road and south of Westmorland Road.

Schedules as of October 2, 2023

East Route Changes October 2023.pdf

Route 9E McAllister Place

• There will be an additional trip from UNB at 6:15 am.

Route 30 Champlain Heights

• Monday to Friday service begins from McAllister Place at 6:10 am, with half-hour service until 6:40 pm and hourly service until 9:35 pm.
• Saturday service begins from McAllister Place at 8:10 am, with hourly service until 6:35 pm
• Will service the Silver Falls area.
• Will not service Mountain Road.

Route 31 Forest Glen

• Monday to Friday service begins from McAllister Place at 6:10 am, with half-hour service until 6:40 pm, and hourly service until 10:05 pm.
• Saturday service begins from McAllister Place at 7:40 am, with hourly service until 7:05 pm.
• Sunday service remains the same.
• Stops have been added on Westmorland Road.
• Stops on McAllister Drive will be discontinued.
   

Route 32 Loch Lomond

• Service begins earlier and ends later with two additional runs added.
• Route 32 will use Mountain View Drive and Mountain Road.

Route 33 Champlain Lakewood (formerly know as Champlain Express)

• Hourly service from Kings Square from 6:50 am until 8.50 am and 3:50 pm until 5:50 pm.

Route 35 NBCC Express NEW

• 20-minute direct service Monday to Friday, early morning and afternoon between Kings Square and NBCC from the first Tuesday after Labour Day until the end of June.
• 40-minute service Monday to Friday from July until the Friday before Labour Day.

FLEX East service
Available weekdays between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm and Saturdays between 10:00 am and 6:00 pm in the area east of McAllister Drive, west of Lakeview Drive, north of Loch Lomond Road and south of Westmorland Road. Download the STJFlex app or call 506 652-3539 (FLEX) for service.

About Transforming Transit

Riders began to see the results of the Transforming Transit project in October 2022.

Riders have seen frequency increases on rapid lines, extended service hours on other routes and the introduction of FLEX service in demand service. FLEX routes and shorter routes in the city are being serviced by six, 20-foot leased electric Karsan eJest buses.

More about Transforming Transit

The names of streets and public spaces help to define the identity of a city and how citizens interact with it. Practically, they serve as a mailing address for deliveries, a location for emergency services, or a navigational tool. Culturally, they are the vernacular of a city; a beloved corner, a park dedicated with pride and reflection, a street name that tells a story. As a City rich in diverse histories, cultural identities, and natural resources, the names placed on a street or public space can help build social cohesion, and influence experiences and perceptions of the city.

The City of Saint John adopted the Street and Public Space Naming Policy in July 2023. This policy is intended for the naming and renaming of streets and public spaces and is used to provide a framework for adjudicating applications submitted to the Civic Commemoration Committee and City staff.

The City acknowledges that the names of streets and public spaces reflect community values by demonstrating how the City chooses to collectively recognize and honour the past. The City may use commemorative street and place naming as a tool to create an inclusive and diverse culture.

All commemorative naming of street and public spaces must comply with the guidelines and process outlined in the policy.

HOW TO PROPOSE A STREET OR PUBLIC SPACE NAME IN SAINT JOHN

STREET AND PUBLIC SPACE NAMING OVERVIEW

COMMEMORATIVE NAMES

PROPOSAL REVIEW PROCESS

PUBLIC REQUEST TO REVIEW AN EXISTING COMMEMORATIVE NAME

COMMEMORATIVE NAMES AND NON-COMMEMORATIVE NAMES

HOW TO PROPOSE A STREET OR PUBLIC SPACE NAME IN SAINT JOHN

The Naming Proposal Form is available on the City’s website to propose a name.

Letters to Common Council will be referred to staff and the applicant will be asked to submit a Naming Proposal Form submission. These will be placed in the queue to be processed.

Requests by staff or council regarding time-sensitive projects will be given precedence.

STREET AND PUBLIC SPACE NAMING OVERVIEW:

The City will not consider naming proposals that:

• Propose to rename streets that have been named or renamed in the past ten (10) years.
• Make direct or indirect reference to recent events or recently deceased individuals until two (2) years have elapsed since the event or death.
• Are discriminatory or derogatory of race, colour, ethnic origin, gender identify or expression, gender, sexual orientation, creed, political affiliation, disability, or other social factors.
• Are problematic for dispatching emergency services personnel or the City’s ability to deliver services. This includes but is not limited to duplicate or soundalike names.

COMMEMORATIVE NAMES

Members of the public interested in submitting a proposal for a commemorative name must:

• Carefully review the Naming Proposal Form and the City of Saint John Street and Public Space Naming Policy
• Reach out to community members, organizations, and groups to develop a proposed name and to confirm that there is community support for the proposal (at least 75% of the street’s residences, property owners, and businesses via a petition, letters, or emails).
• Maintain a record of the positive and negative feedback you receive from others.
• Note important information about the proposed name you receive from historical sources (newspaper articles, historical documents, etc.)

PROPOSAL REVIEW PROCESS

All proposals will go through a Technical Review; if the proposed name is commemorative, the proposal will also be reviewed using the criteria in the Street and Public Space Naming Policy.

PUBLIC REQUEST TO REVIEW AN EXISTING COMMEMORATIVE NAME

The City will only consider requests to review a name of a City street or public space where in:

• The name poses a threat to health and safety and/or wayfinding;
• The name honouring a person has been misspelled;
• The historical legacy of the namesake of a street or park has been found to be unfitting of honour.
• The current name is inconsistent with City By-laws or policies.

The public may submit a proposal to rename a City Street or Public Space that currently has Wayfinding name or Commemorative name with a new Commemorative name.

The City will consider such proposals but is under no obligation to accept a proposed name.

Proposals by the public must be made using the City’s Naming Proposal Form and at minimum is to include:

• The current name and/or address of the City Property;
• The proposed Commemorative Name for the City Property or street;
• The rationale for the proposed Commemorative Name and how the Commemorative Name adheres the Guiding Principles for Commemoration;
• Documented support from the community, including but not limited to petitions and support letters.
• A public request to rename a street requires 75% of residents, property owners, and businesses surrounding the street providing support through a petition, letter, or email.

The information above is sent to Community Services, and staff will prepare the information to be included in the Civic Commemoration Committee’s proceeding meeting. The Committee will use the Commemorative Naming Review.

If the Committee decides there is ample cause for renaming, the Committee will follow the process outlined in the Commemorative Naming Review.

COMMEMORATIVE NAMES AND NON-COMMEMORATIVE NAMES

Commemorative Name is a name assigned to a Street or Public Space to commemorate one or more individuals, communities, organizations, events, or ideas of significance to Saint John, New Brunswick, or Canada. If your proposed name is deemed by City staff to be commemorative in nature, your proposal will be assessed by the Civic Commemoration Committee.

Examples would include:

• Horsler Drive (named after a mayor of Lancaster)
• Champlain Drive (named after explorer Samuel de Champlain)
• John T. McMillan (the owner and operator of Little John's Variety Store in Glen Falls and community leader)

Non-Commemorative Name is a name that is generic, aesthetic, or references topographic, flora, or fauna.

Examples would include:

• Loch Lomond Road (named for the lake of the same name)
• Sandy Point Road (leads to a sandy point in the north end)
• Island View Drive (has a view of the island in the bay)

Once names are placed on the Master List, they are available to be used by developers who are applying for new subdivisions, including new streets, as well as public spaces. Only a limited number of names are drawn from the master list in any given year. There is no guarantee that approved names that have been submitted by the general public will be selected for use as a new street name.

Naming Proposal Form:

The Naming Proposal Form is required for all requests to name or rename a City of Saint John street or public space.

Use this form to propose that the City of Saint John name or rename an existing a public or private street, or a public space.

Please complete all sections of the application and provide the required attachments.

The City will consider such proposals but is under no obligation to accept a proposed name.

Note: If you are proposing that the City name a street or space after an event or after someone who has died, the City will only consider the proposal two (2) years after the date of the event or person’s death.

If you have questions about this form or would like accessibility supports, accommodation and/or a different format, please contact artsandculture@saintjohn.ca