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Vital Signs Data

Community
Location
Population
Sense of Belonging
Accessibility
Arts Culture Recreation
Quality of Life
Community Support
Economy
Sustainable Economy
Industry Composition
Income
Employment / Workforce
Poverty Reduction
Collaborative Impact
Education
Educational Attainment
Educational Support
Collaborative Impact
Environment
Climate Resilience
Protection of farmland
Food Security
About Food Insecurity
Food Programs
Collaborative Impact
Health
Health Characteristics
Healthcare Services
Housing
Household Characteristics
Affordable Housing
Owning
Renting
Homelessness
Safety
Community Safety
Transportation
Transportation Services
Collaborative Impact

Transportation

Updated July 22, 2025

Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)
SDG 11.2: Provide access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for all, with special attention to the needs of those in vulnerable situations.

County Transit bus

PEC is a challenging geographic area to service, with 77% of the population residing in rural communities and over 1,000 km of roads to maintain with a low-density tax base.

Commute to Work
Public Transit
Accessible Transportation
Volunteer Driving Services
Taxi & Uride Services
Cycling
Commute to Work

​Commute to Work


As of 2021, driving was the most common mode of transportation to work (91.3 percent), followed by walking or cycling (5.9 percent). One-third of residents having a commute of under 15 minutes, and 58% work within Prince Edward County. The impact of public transit, which was launched in August 2020 during the pandemic and the census data collection year, has yet to be assessed.

Viable transportation options for cyclists are being developed through the Cycling and Transportation Master Plan.

In 2006, 40% of the workforce was employed within PEC. By 2021, this figure had increased to 58%. Remote work may have contributed to the increase.

Remote Work / Telework

Remote work in Canada increased during the Covid-19 pandemic to 40% in late March 2020, up from 13% in 2018. A 2021 KPMG survey discovered that over three in four (77 percent) Canadians like the idea of a hybrid workplace model.
Historically, even prior to the pandemic, PEC has a higher percentage of people working from home (13.2%) than Ontario (7.3%).
The pandemic and working remotely has also shifted attitudes about commuting — nearly a third of Canadians want a commute of no more than 15 minutes. (Angus Reid, The 15 Minute Commute) 33.5% of PEC workers have commute durations of less than 15 minutes compared to Ontario at 28.3%. Not only are PEC commute times shorter, but the PEC scenery and generally quiet roads make the drive enjoyable.

The flexibility to work from any location is inspiring people to relocate from heavily populated urban areas to rural areas. This trend has driven up the demand for real estate in rural areas such as Prince Edward County. Four in ten Canadians work in jobs that can be done remotely. (Statistics Canada, StatCan COVID-19, Running the economy remotely: Potential for working from home during and after COVID-19)


Pros

  • There is potential to reduce air pollution as fewer people commute to work.
  • More options for remote work and services help to remove barriers for people with disabilities or challenges such as childcare, transportation or distance.
  • Rural regions with limited employment opportunities can benefit from migration of remote workers into their communities.

Cons

  • Workers at the bottom of the earnings distribution have less opportunity for telework and greater risk of job automation.
  • The lack of reliable internet access for rural residents and businesses across Eastern Ontario has been exposed by COVID-19.
  • Commercial office space and the “ecosystem” of local businesses that rely on occupied office buildings are negatively affected.
Public Transit

Public Transit

County Transit is a public service to provide quick, easy, safe and affordable transportation for the residents of Prince Edward County. There are fixed routes, on demand routes and specialized transit options. Learn more at Public and Specialized Transit - Prince Edward County Municipal Services.

The PEC Transportation Collective's Getting Around group, consisting of 20 partner organizations, worked to establish an integrated, affordable, and sustainable transit system in Prince Edward County. The lack of public transportation was identified as a barrier to accessing fresh food, securing employment, completing education, and staying connected with the community. After years of fundraising and community efforts, the County Transit non-profit public transportation pilot was launched in August 2020.

Accessible Transportation

​Accessible Transportation

The Women’s Institute was instrumental in the launch of the Accessible Transportation program in 2007 with a $100,000 donation over the first five years, and they have continued to donate annually.  The service, contracted through Quinte Access, provides seniors and people with mobility issues with door-to-door transportation, allowing them to get to and from medical appointments, work and school, social events, day-to-day errands and more throughout Prince Edward County and beyond.

Quinte Access provides door-to-door service for seniors & those with limited mobility.


quintetransit.ca/registration
info@quinteaccess.org
(613)-392-9640
1-855-283-9640

Volunteer Driving Services

​Volunteer Driving Services

Escorted travel services are provided by volunteers through Volunteer + Information Centre of Hastings & Prince Edward Counties and Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association.


Delivery of groceries and essential supplies can also be arranged for seniors and people confined at home.

Volunteer + Information Centre
Hastings & Prince Edward Counties
Phone: 613-969-8862
Toll Free: 1-866-340-0899
www.viq.ca


Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association
153 Main St W, Picton
613-476-1555
www.communitycareforseniors.org

Taxi & Uride Services

​Taxi and Uride Services

PECĘĽs two private taxi companies are used regularly by social service agencies.

https://www.google.com/search

Uride is a new pilot in PEC that provides ridesharing services. PEC is a challenging area for Uride, however, it has a committed driver base that has to travel long distances to pick up and drop off riders. Over 99% of rides have received 5 stars which puts PEC as the best Uride area overall.


The majority of rides are tourism related – events – restaurants – pubs etc. Uride currently operates in PEC from 9am-11pm (Sun. to Thurs.) and 9am-3am (Fri. and Sat).

https://www.uridetech.com/#locations

Cycling

​Cycling

In 2021, the County of Prince Edward completed its Cycling Master Plan (CMP)  which “imagines a future for Prince Edward County where trails and cycling routes are well connected, and where cycling provides a viable transportation option for residents and visitors alike”.


haveyoursay.thecounty.ca/tmp-cmp

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Vital Signs Data

Community
Location
Population
Sense of Belonging
Accessibility
Arts Culture Recreation
Quality of Life
Community Support
Economy
Sustainable Economy
Industry Composition
Income
Employment / Workforce
Poverty Reduction
Collaborative Impact
Education
Educational Attainment
Educational Support
Collaborative Impact
Environment
Climate Resilience
Protection of farmland
Food Security
About Food Insecurity
Food Programs
Collaborative Impact
Health
Health Characteristics
Healthcare Services
Housing
Household Characteristics
Affordable Housing
Owning
Renting
Homelessness
Safety
Community Safety
Transportation
Transportation Services
Collaborative Impact

Transportation: Collaborative Impact

Updated October 23, 2024

Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)
SDG 11.2: Provide access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport systems for all, with special attention to the needs of those in vulnerable situations.

Evolution of The Getting Around Transportation Collective

The Getting Around Transportation Collective of 19 organizations shares the vision of an integrated transportation system in PEC that is sustainable, barrier-free, affordable, and meets the needs of people in the community. 

Accessible Transportation

The Women’s Institute was instrumental in the launch of the Accessible Transportation program in 2007 and they continue to support it. Quinte Access provides door-to-door service for seniors & those with limited mobility.

2013

The Getting Around working group formed

The Getting Around working group, coordinated and facilitated by the County Foundation, started working to actively address local transportation issues.

2014

Deseronto Transit

Council approved pick up and drop off for riders within the boundaries of the County.

2015

Pilot project planning initiated

A grant application was awarded to fund public open houses and consultations with employers and service providers to help inform the project.

2019, 2020

Ensuring a successful pilot

  • Creating awareness of the service
  • Performance monitoring and on-board passenger surveys
  • Adjusting routes based on demand
  • Acquiring sponsor funding to apply toward bus shelters

2007

The need for public transit was prioritized

The need for public transit was emphasized in the 2013 Vital Signs Report.

early 2014

Community survey on transportation needs

Over 600 survey responses were received, with 21% indicating that transportation is a problem for them or their family, and an additional 28% indicating that transportation sometimes poses a problem. Getting to work, school and medical appointments were the most frequently cited issues.

June 25, 2014

Research of other rural transportation models

The working group consulted with transportation providers in other rural areas to gain a perspective from a working model of integrated rural transportation.

2017, 2018

Pilot funding received

Commenced County Transit Services: August 2020

2020 to 2025

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