VICTORIA – In 2011/12, BC Transit established another new ridership record.
Ridership increased 0.7% from the previous year to 51.6 million trips throughout
the province. As stated in BC Transit’s Annual Report, a number of communities
experienced significant growth in ridership:
NEW
TAGLINE: To better reflect BC Transit’s image as an efficient and
effective public transportation provider, we have introduced a new corporate
tagline. “BC Transit, Connecting People and Communities,” gives clarity
to our purpose. Please click on our logo link to learn more.
In 2011/12, BC Transit, with the participation of its staff, has refined our
Mission, Vision, Values and Objectives. By declaring BC Transit’s
Mission, Vision, Values and Objectives we will better connect with our customers,
government and operational partners; and uphold the trust afforded to us by
the more than 130 communities we so proudly serve.
OurObjectives
Develop Financial Sustainability
Deliver Operational Excellence
Strengthen our People & Partnerships
Change the Perception of Transit
Support & Shape Livable Communities
To view the 2011/12 Annual Report and learn more about BC Transit, visit our
website at www.bctransit.com.
As of March 31, 2012, BC Transit served over 1.5 million British Columbians
at a cost of $262 million. This ridership was supported by a fleet of 1,001
BC Transit vehicles, the 19th largest fleet in North America.
“We are very pleased with the results achieved in 2011/12.” said
Kevin Mahoney, Chair of the BC Transit Board of Directors. “In 2012/13,
we will build on the proactive steps we have already taken to increase ridership,
revenue and system-wide performance levels.”
In 2011/12, BC Transit celebrated a number of milestones, including a 40 year
operating anniversary in Port Alberni, 35 years in Penticton and 30 years of
service in the conventional systems of Campbell River, Dawson Creek, Kimberley
and Williams Lake and handyDART services in Cranbrook, Vernon, Kamloops, Prince
George and Sunshine Coast.
2011/12 Major Accomplishments
First Crown Corporation in the province to achieve the WorkSafe BC Certificate
of Recognition
Construction of key transit infrastructure projects, including Victoria’s
McTavish exchange and park & ride, a new exchange in downtown Vernon,
and operating and maintenance facilities in Vernon and Kamloops
Completion of Transit Future Plans in the Victoria Region, Campbell River,
the Cowichan Valley and Kamloops
Launched the award-winning “Transit Hero – Tell Your Story”
campaign and online Marketing Resource Centre to help BC Transit spread its
message and attract new customers
FAST FACTS: Corporate
Total expenditures $262 million
Transported 1.5 million people in British Columbia… read
more
FAST FACTS: Victoria Regional Transit System
Record ridership 25.35 million trips
Out-performed comparable transit systems: 42. 7% more passengers per capita
& 15.5% lower operating costs per passenger… read
more
FAST FACTS: Regional Transit Systems
Total ridership up 1.1% with 26.23 million trips
Out-performed comparable transit systems: 16.9% more passengers per capita
& 24.3% lower operating costs per passenger… read
more
NEW
TAGLINE: To better reflect BC Transit’s image as an efficient and
effective public transportation provider, we have introduced a new corporate
tagline. “BC Transit, Connecting People and Communities,” gives clarity
to our purpose. Please click on our logo link to learn more.
In 2011/12, BC Transit, with the participation of its staff, has refined our
Mission, Vision, Values and Objectives. By declaring BC Transit’s
Mission, Vision, Values and Objectives we will better connect with our customers,
government and operational partners; and uphold the trust afforded to us by
the more than 130 communities we so proudly serve.
OurObjectives
Develop Financial Sustainability
Deliver Operational Excellence
Strengthen our People & Partnerships
Change the Perception of Transit
Support & Shape Livable Communities
To view the 2011/12 Annual Report and learn more about BC Transit, visit our
website at www.bctransit.com.
