Changes to the Fort MacMurray transit system are underway, and residents who use the RMWB bus routes need to be aware of these changes so they do not find themselves on the wrong bus or the wrong route. The changes to the Fort MacMurray transit system include amending some of the existing routes and adding two new completely routes to make it easier for residents and visitors to get around. Officials are also hoping that the changes to the RMWB bus routes will help to streamline transportation through the area and improve the reliability of the bus schedules. The existing routes of 1A, 1B, and 2 will now be the route 1 Timberlea Express, the route 2 Thickwood Express, and the route 12 Timberlea Thickwood local route. The 91 Downtown West route is now dedicated to the Waterways, and this frees up some other routes.
According to municipal communications spokesperson Monica Booth the changes to the RMWB bus routes and the Fort MacMurray transit system resulted from user input that was provided by residents, and the municipality will be monitoring the changes to make sure these are effective. Booth stated “The changes are a result of a lot of community engagement,.They had engagement (sessions) traveling around town in a bus, so a lot of the changes were reflective of what residents were saying. Generally, they wanted to look at making connections smoother and also increasing efficiency … and we’re going to be monitoring feedback going forward as well … listening to what people are saying about the changes and going on from there.”