Region of Waterloo will receive over $341m in funding for public transit

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Do many students at the main campus of Conestoga College use public transportation?
I know that the service level to get there is not comparable to Fanshawe in London which is on one of the cities busiest streets serviced by multiple, frequent bus routes. That could have a substantial impact on ridership numbers. Hypothetically if you moved Conestoga College to the former Schneider factory lands, it would be a much easier destination to reach by public transit.

From the Agenda for the March 20 meeting of the Planning and Works Committee link

Transit ridership continues to grow significantly at Conestoga College with more than a 20% increase between 2015 and 2017. Over 8,300 College semester transit passes were sold in 2017, almost 2,000 more than in 2015. 

That only includes those who can afford the $292 pass at the beginning of each semester. There are a significant number of people in my experience who pay by cash fare, tickets or monthly pass.