Transit System: Creston Valley
CRESTON VALLEY – The Regional District of Central Kootenay, Town of Creston and BC Transit are pleased to be offer free rides on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 in support of Earth Day. The free rides apply to both conventional and handyDART services.
Did you know a full BC Transit bus can take 40 vehicles off the road? Over the course of a year that shift from single occupancy vehicle to public transportation would save 70,000 litres of fuel and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by a third. Learn more and test your eco trivia skills at http://www.earthday.ca/resources/ecotrivia
“This is an important opportunity to promote awareness of the transit service available in our small community and how our citizens can take advantage and support this event,” said Creston Mayor Ron Toyota.
Sustainability is a core value at BC Transit, and we encourage everyone to walk, cycle and/or choose public transportation to celebrate Earth Day.
“The free rides on Earth Day will be a welcomed treat for our current customers and provides a terrific opportunity for those who are new to transit to experience our sustainable and community-minded mode of transportation,” said BC Transit President and CEO Manuel Achadinha.
For more information on the West Kootenay Transit System please ask your driver for a Rider’s Guide or consult www.bctransit.com/west-kootenay
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Meribeth Burton
Corporate Spokesperson | BC Transit
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meribeth_burton@bctransit.com
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