SQUAMISH, BC – The District of Squamish and BC Transit are pleased
to announce a service improvement that will take effect on October 15, 2013.
Nearly 2,000 service hours and an extra bus are being added to the Squamish
Transit System.
A new route is being introduced to the system. Route #4 Tantalus will
connect the Tantalus neighbourhood and Highlands Mall to downtown Squamish during
weekday peak periods.
“Transit helps build strong and safe communities, by providing affordable
and reliable transportation options for families, residents, students and seniors,”
said MLA Jordan Sturdy. “This service expansion and new route will improve
transit service in Squamish and encourage more people to take the bus.”
The changes to the transit schedule are designed to meet the needs of the community.
Those needs were expressed during an extensive public consultation period in
October 2012.
“We’ve made a significant investment in transit which is a reflection
of recognizing how important transit is to this community,” says District
of Squamish Mayor Rob Kirkham. “It was a mandate of this Council to improve
access to transit, and in cooperation with BC Transit we’ve reviewed the
routes and schedules to find ways to respond to community need. The introduction
of this new commuter route concept is an innovative and welcome addition to
our existing service.”
“We are pleased to work with our partners at the District of Squamish
to ensure transit service is efficient and effective,” said BC Transit
President and CEO Manuel Achadinha. “This latest expansion, combined with
the Sunday, holiday and evening service introduced in September, will continue
to help grow ridership. In 2012/13 we delivered more than 216,000 passenger
trips, an increase of 6% over the previous year”.
For more information on the changes please pick up a Rider’s Guide on
the bus, call 604.892.5559 or consult www.bctransit.com/regions/squ
Media Contact:
Meribeth Burton
Corporate Spokesperson | BC Transit
d: 250.995.5720
meribeth_burton@bctransit.com
