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The governments of Canada and British Columbia invest in the Montrose Exchange in Abbotsford
Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, the Honourable Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Erinn Pinkerton, BC Transit President and Chief Executive Officer announced a joint investment of more than $8.4 million to support upgrades to the Montrose Avenue Transit Exchange in the City of Abbotsford. Project funding...
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The governments of Canada and British Columbia invest in electrification of public transit in British Columbia
July 26, 2023 — Today, Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country, the Honourable Rob Fleming, B.C. Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Erinn Pinkerton, President and Chief Executive Officer of BC Transit, announced a joint investment of more than $395.5 million to support public transit in British Columbia. Through...
BC Transit announces latest Transit SuperStars from across the province
For their professionalism, teamwork and dedication to public transit in their communities, BC Transit is recognizing six individuals and one team as Transit SuperStars. “The people being recognized as Transit SuperStars are very special to their coworkers, customers and communities,” said Tim Croyle, Vice President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer for BC Transit. “Every...
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Province announces changes to BC Transit Board of Directors
Today, the Province of BC announced the appointment of Central Saanich Mayor Ryan Windsor to the BC Transit Board of Directors. He will replace Sooke Mayor Maja Tait, who has chosen to step down from her role on the Board. The appointment of Mayor Windsor, along with the rescindment of Mayor Tait, was made by...
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Update on Victoria Regional Transit Commission
By Minister’s Letter, the Province of BC has announced a new Chair for the Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) to replace Sooke Mayor Maja Tait, who has chosen to step down from her role as Commission Chair. Central Saanich Mayor Ryan Windsor has been appointed as the new VRTC Chair, with Mayor Tait remaining with...
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Notice of Victoria Regional Transit Commission meeting
The Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) has its next public meeting as follows: Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2023 Time: 9:00 am to 11:30 am (PDT) Location: BC Transit (Boardroom), 520 Gorge Road East, Victoria For members of the public and media who would like to attend this meeting, please send an email request to victoria_commission@bctransit.com....
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BC Transit’s Pride Bus now on the road in Victoria
BC Transit believes in equity, diversity and inclusion and wants our customers in the Victoria Regional Transit System to ‘ride with pride’ when they get on our specially designed Pride Bus now through the end of July. Pride is an important opportunity to recognize the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and support equity for all community members who...
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BC Transit and MoveUP Ratify Agreement
BC Transit and MoveUP, Local 378 have ratified a new three-year collective agreement. The agreement reached is consistent with the BC Government’s Shared Recovery Mandate. The agreement provides for wage increases of a flat rate of $0.25 per hour and a 3.24% General Wage Increase (GWI) in Year 1, an initial 5.5% GWI which was...
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Province announces further BC Transit Board of Directors appointments
Today, the Province of BC announced further appointments for the BC Transit Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2023. The new Board members were appointed by Order In Council, and are as follows: New BC Transit Board of Directors Chair Sherri Bell was the President of Camosun College from 2015 until her retirement in early...
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BC Transit and MoveUP, Local 378 Reach Tentative Agreement
BC Transit and MoveUP, Local 378 have reached a tentative labour agreement. The tentative agreement will be reviewed and ratified by MoveUP members and the BC Transit Board of Directors over the next few weeks. Details of the agreement will not be released until after ratification. MoveUP represents approximately 213 administrative employees in various departments...