Transit Essentials

Transfer Based NetworkHalifax’s network provides many riders with

direct routes downtown, but routes have low

frequencies and overlap. A transfer based

network has fewer routes running at high

frequencies. High frequencies and good

transfer points make transferring simple.

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Benefits of Transfers

Simpler network

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Watch for Transit Essentials this

summer! It’s More than Buses will

introduce essential ideas for designing

fast, frequent and reliable transit.

Less overlap

More frequency

Metro Transit: Single seat serviceRoute overlap and low frequency

Transfer Based NetworkSimple, efficient and frequentBetter crosstown service

Transit Essentials

Transfer Based Network#TransitEssentials

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A transfer based network has a few high

frequency routes. High frequencies and

good transfer points make it easy to

change lines. In this Halifax example

(left), transfer points are shown with

black circles. Riders from the Navy Line

could transfer to the Orange Line to

reach Downtown Halifax, or the Blue

Line for universities and hospitals.

Benefits of Transfers

Simpler network

Watch for Transit Essentials this

summer! It’s More than Buses will

introduce essential ideas for fast,

frequent and reliable transit.

Less overlap

More frequency

Better crosstown service

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