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Highway 16 Transit Plan Earns High Accolades

Corporate – The project to implement transit services along a remote stretch of Highway 16 in British Columbia is receiving high honours from the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) and the Premier of British Columbia. CUTA acknowledged the project with a 2018 Award for Safety and Security at its annual conference this week. The award...

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New Penticton-Kelowna service: which option works for you?

Penticton – Residents of the South Okanagan will have an opportunity to comment on proposed transit service changes, including options for a new service connecting with the Kelowna region. The Route 70 Kelowna/Penticton is to begin service in Fall of 2019 and would provide a new interregional transit service connecting Penticton, Summerland, Peachland, and the...

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Hop on the bus for free to get to the Christmas parade

CHILLIWACK – Get in the holiday spirit with a free ride to this year’s Christmas Parade! Once again, the City of Chilliwack and BC Transit are making it easier for people to enjoy the fun on Saturday, December 1. Bus rides will be free on all local routes, starting at 3:00 p.m. until the end...

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Canada and British Columbia support transit improvements in communities across B.C.

Langford, British Columbia, November 16, 2018—Investing in public transit infrastructure supports efficient, affordable and sustainable transportation options that help Canadians and their families get to work, school and essential services on time and back home safely at the end of the day. Today, the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour, on...

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Route 44 proves its worth on Saturday service

Cowichan Valley – One year into the service, transit route 44 – the Saturday express service between Duncan and Downtown Victoria — is proving popular with Cowichan and South Island residents. “We are committed to making BC Transit service more convenient for people, including adding new routes where possible,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Claire...

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Your Transit Your Say - South Nanaimo’s Local Area Transit Plan

Nanaimo – The second phase of public engagement for the South Nanaimo Local Area Transit Plan (LATP) will get underway November 26 with six public events over four days. Input received during phase one in February has helped to inform and develop several options for the LATP, which will outline improvements for existing transit service...

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Changes at Kelowna bus stops

Kelowna – Changes currently underway at bus stops around Kelowna are part of the transition to a new, more accurate, transit information tool. Electronic display signs, which show expected bus arrival times are being replaced with new displays at select major transit exchanges and at strategic stations along the Route 97 RapidBus line; displays at...

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Additional hours and new route improve winter transit in Whistler

Whistler – Beginning Saturday, November 17, Whistler’s early-winter transit schedule takes effect including the seasonal return of the free route 4 Marketplace shuttle and additional service on all local routes. You will also see these trips in real time when using the NEXTRide feature on bctransit.com/whistler. Full-winter service changes will be in effect on Saturday...

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“Thank you for your service!” Military members, past and present, ride for free on Remembrance Day

Victoria – To commemorate Remembrance Day, the Victoria Regional Transit Commission and BC Transit are pleased to offer free service on Sunday, November 11 to military personnel. This will apply to all riders in uniform, active, retired and cadets, as well as those with Army, Navy or Air Force Association cards. BC Transit supports those...

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