FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
Purpose and Design of Game
Why has BC Transit developed this Game?
A critical element of BC Transit’s Corporate Strategy is to continually reach out and speak with our customers.
The
Game Plan is a fun, easy way that B.C. residents can provide feedback to help
BC Transit plan and prioritize service for our future. The Game Plan will be played
on our Road Tour, as well online. Providing the Game Plan online is a way to make
it easy for residents to have their say from the comfort of their home.
Is there a difference between the Game Plan on the BC Transit Road Tour and the one online?
The online Game Plan may look a little different than the one played on our Transit Future bus, but the steps, questions and options are the same. A benefit to playing online is that the program will show how your selections stack up to other online players.
Can I play this game with others?
You choose. You can play the game on your own or with others. Feel free to pull your friends and family together and play online as a group! By playing as a group, you can expect a lot of lively discussion.
How were the selections provided in the game developed?
These initial selections are based on statistical information and preliminary stakeholder feedback. We need your help to build on these ideas and confirm that we're on the right track.
How will BC Transit use the feedback collected from the Game Plan?
Your comments will help build the transit vision, network and priorities for the next 25 years. Once completed, the Transit Future plan will guide decisions made on transit improvements, related land use development and roadway changes on major transit corridors.
What is BC Transit's role? How does it operate in the province?
BC Transit is the provincial Crown agency charged with coordinating transportation systems throughout British Columbia outside of Metro Vancouver. In partnership with local government, BC Transit's mandate includes planning, funding, marketing, fleet management and contracting for the operations of transit services.
BC Transit works with 58 local government partners, including the Victoria Regional Transit Commission, works with 35 different operating companies, serves over 1.5 million people in B.C., and has $218 million annual expenditures on transit operations.
What is the size of its current fleet and its projected fleet?
BC Transit has a provincial fleet of over 1,000 conventional and double decker buses, minibuses and vans.
How is it currently funded?
Funding transit service is a partnership of local governments and the Province through BC Transit.
What types of transit services?
There are four types of transit services: rapid, frequent, local and specialty transit.