?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>South Okanagan-Similkameen
Holiday shopping in Penticton? Take the bus and relax!
Osoyoos – Christmas time shopping will be more convenient for people in the South Okanagan, as once again, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, BC Transit and their local government partners are pleased to offer additional service between Osoyoos and Penticton on Fridays in December. On December 7, 14, 21 and 28, Route 40 Osoyoos/Penticton will...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Dawson Creek
Gear up for Idle-Less Week with free transit
Dawson Creek – Starting Saturday, November 24, the City of Dawson Creek and BC Transit will offer a week of free service to promote Idle-Less Week. The promotion encourages residents and visitors to use transit to shop locally with the aim of reducing car traffic and idling. The free service is available on all routes...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Bulkley-Nechako, Hazeltons, Highway 16, Kitimat, Prince George, Skeena, Smithers, Terrace
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...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>South Okanagan-Similkameen
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...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Chilliwack
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...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Global
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...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Cowichan Valley
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...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Nanaimo
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...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Kelowna
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...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Whistler
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...