Transit System: Comox Valley
COMOX VALLEY – Your carefree commute to the beach is back! The
Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) and BC Transit are bringing back the Beach
Bus with expanded service to Goose Spit Park from June 21 to September
8, 2013. Take transit and leave your vehicle and parking worries behind.
The Beach Bus was first introduced last summer with weekend rides
only. This year the Beach Bus will run seven days a week.
The Beach Bus will see four return trips Monday to Friday, extended
weekend service and an additional service running from Thrifty’s on Ryan
Road direct to the Beach on Sunday.
“Goose Spit Park is one of Comox Valley’s most popular places to
visit in the summer,” said Don McRae, MLA for Comox Valley. “Daily
Beach Bus commutes are a great opportunity for visitors and residents to travel
to Goose Spit Park without having to worry about driving and parking their vehicles,
and have a fun day at the beach.”
“Last year, the Beach Bus pilot program offered residents
and visitors a great way to get to the Spit while avoiding traffic and parking
problems,” said Edwin Grieve, chair of the CVRD’s board of directors.
“Having the bus run seven days a week is an excellent service for those
who don’t drive or who don’t want to drive, but still want to get
to the park in the summer. Now all you need for a day at the beach is your water
bottle, a hat, sunscreen and your bus pass!”
“We hope our customers take advantage of the Beach Bus,”
said BC Transit President and CEO Manuel Achadinha. “Goose Spit is a popular
summer destination in the Comox Valley and we are pleased to see this seasonal
service expanded to better serve our customers.”
Regular fares will apply; $1.75 for adults and $1.50 for seniors/youth.
Goose Spit is a hot spot for locals and tourists who enjoy sand, sea and surf.
For more information on Beach Bus schedules and on all transit
services in the Comox Valley call 250.339.5453 or consult COMOX VALLEY –
Your carefree commute to the beach is back! The Comox Valley Regional District
(CVRD) and BC Transit are bringing back the Beach Bus with expanded service
to Goose Spit Park from June 21 to September 8, 2013. Take transit and leave
your vehicle and parking worries behind.
The Beach Bus was first introduced last summer with weekend rides
only. This year the Beach Bus will run seven days a week.
The Beach Bus will see four return trips Monday to Friday, extended
weekend service and an additional service running from Thrifty’s on Ryan
Road direct to the Beach on Sunday.
“Goose Spit Park is one of Comox Valley’s most popular places to
visit in the summer,” said Don McRae, MLA for Comox Valley. “Daily
Beach Bus commutes are a great opportunity for visitors and residents
to travel to Goose Spit Park without having to worry about driving and parking
their vehicles, and have a fun day at the beach.”
“Last year, the Beach Bus pilot program offered residents
and visitors a great way to get to the Spit while avoiding traffic and parking
problems,” said Edwin Grieve, chair of the CVRD’s board of directors.
“Having the bus run seven days a week is an excellent service for those
who don’t drive or who don’t want to drive, but still want to get
to the park in the summer. Now all you need for a day at the beach is your water
bottle, a hat, sunscreen and your bus pass!”
“We hope our customers take advantage of the Beach Bus,”
said BC Transit President and CEO Manuel Achadinha. “Goose Spit is a popular
summer destination in the Comox Valley and we are pleased to see this seasonal
service expanded to better serve our customers.”
Regular fares will apply; $1.75 for adults and $1.50 for seniors/youth.
Goose Spit is a hot spot for locals and tourists who enjoy sand, sea and surf.
For more information on Beach Bus schedules and on all transit
services in the Comox Valley call 250.339.5453 or consult www.bctransit.com/regions/com
Media Contact:
Meribeth Burton
Corporate Spokesperson | BC Transit
250.995.5720
meribeth_burton@bctransit.com
