Dear Students, Parents and Guardians:

I am writing to advise you of an exciting opportunity which has arisen and which will enable students in south Courtice who are eligible for Board supplied transportation to use Durham Region Public Transit to travel to and from Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School.

Effective October 1, 2007, students residing in the area south of Bloor Street and who are currently transported to school on a school bus will use transit buses to get to school. Transit passes will be distributed by the school next week in order that students have them in advance.

Public transit is the same means of transport which has been used by secondary students in north Courtice and in Bowmanville for a number of years. The system has been very successful and provides a flexible option (the passes can be used during the day on week days) for students who need to travel to and from school or other locations in Courtice at times other than morning start and afternoon dismissal.

This Memorandum is intended to provide you with time to gain an understanding of the plans and ready for the service transition. For your further information, attached, please find a summary of the transit route which will serve the area and an indication of the stops which will be used for student pick-up and drop-off.

In consultation with school administration and Durham Transit, this is viewed as a very positive opportunity which will effectively serve student and school needs, while providing for sensible cooperation amongst publicly funded organizations, including the Region and the School Board.

Should you have any questions concerning this matter, please contact myself or Glenn Mutton, Route Supervisor, at the STSCO Office.

Sincerely,

Stephen Jackson,

Operations Manager
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