Transit System: Port Alberni
PORT ALBERNI – On Friday, September 7, 2012 BC Transit and the City of
Port Alberni are celebrating our community’s dedicated transit customers.
BC Transit Chief Operating Officer Mike Davis and Port Alberni Mayor John Douglas
will be handing out cupcakes along with BC Transit safety lights, stickers and
magnets.
The BC Transit Rider Appreciation celebration will be held at the new transit
exchange at Redford and 12th Avenue from noon until 2 pm.
In late August, BC Transit introduced a new system in Port Alberni where all
three bus routes meet at the new exchange. The change offered more frequent
trips and more travel options.
BC Transit’s Rider Appreciation gives the residents of Port Alberni one
more reason to celebrate on the Fall Fair weekend. The 67th Annual Alberni District
Fall Fair runs September 6-9, 2012. BC Transit’s route #3 River Road and
route #4 Crosstown (Sunday and evening service) delivers customers just a few
blocks from the fairgrounds.
“I encourage everyone to take transit to the Alberni District Fall Fair,”
said Mayor Douglas. “Try out our new public transit service. Leave your
vehicles at home. Not only will you avoid driving and parking stresses, you
can enjoy the fair knowing there’s a safe and affordable way home.”
“BC Transit is pleased to make these transit service changes for the City.
The new routes and schedules will allow us to continue to increase ridership
and to connect people and communities with efficient and effective transit service,”
said BC Transit COO Davis.
For more information on transit in Port Alberni, go to https://www.bctransit.com/regions/pta/
or call 250.723.2441.
Media Contact:
Meribeth Burton
Corporate Spokesperson | BC Transit
d: 250.995.5720
c: 250.507.8145
meribeth_burton@bctransit.com
www.bctransit.com
