Lanark County and Town of Smiths Falls Invite Public Input on Rural Transit Feasibility Study

Press Release – Lanark County

Lanark County and the Town of Smiths Falls are inviting residents and visitors to participate in the second round of public consultation for the Rural Transit Feasibility Study, which aims to explore solutions for improving transit options across the region.

The study, led by consulting firm Arcadis, is assessing current transportation challenges and developing strategies to enhance mobility for rural communities. Based on feedback from the first round of consultation, the project team has developed several transit scenarios and is now seeking input on their benefits and trade-offs.

Public drop-in events will be held in August at the following locations:

• Tuesday, August 12, 2025

         - 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. – Perth Library (30 Herriott Street)

         - 4 to 6 p.m. – Mississippi Mills Public Library, Almonte Branch (155 High Street)

• Wednesday, August 13, 2025

          - 2 to 4 p.m. – Smiths Falls Town Hall (77 Beckwith Street North)

These informal drop-in sessions offer an opportunity to learn more about the study, ask questions and share feedback directly with the project team. Public input is vital to shaping a transit strategy that reflects local needs and priorities.

For those unable to attend in person, feedback can be submitted through an online form available on the Lanark County website at www.lanarkcounty/transit until August 29, 2025.