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Transit Commission Endorses Provincial Transportation Investments
VICTORIA – The Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) is pleased to support the new announcements by the Province of B.C. and Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure for future investments in transportation in the Capital Region including highways, cycling lanes and rail. “We are delighted to hear the Minister of Transportation recognizes the importance of public...
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BC Transit and CUPE 4500 Reach Labour Agreement
CORPORATE – BC Transit and the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 4500 (CUPE 4500) have ratified a new labour agreement under the Province of British Columbia’s Economic Stability Mandate. The term of the agreement is five and one half years, to December 31, 2020. It covers 19 full-time employees based in Victoria covering three...
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Santa Bus is Coming to Town and Free Rides on New Year's Eve
VICTORIA – BC Transit is getting into the holiday spirit with arrival of the 28th Annual Santa Bus. The Santa Bus is easy to spot with its bright red nose. Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and an elf will be treating customers to BC Transit holiday stickers, candy canes and festive music. Look for the Santa...
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Bear Mountain and Westhills Service Starts Soon
VICTORIA – BC Transit and the Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) are pleased to announce transit service is coming to Bear Mountain and Westhills in the West Shore. Effective December 29, 2014 the new Route #52 Colwood Bear Mountain will run seven days a week and will offer 30 minute peak-time service. The Route #57...
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Public Input Invited on Expanded Dogs on Bus Policy
VICTORIA – BC Transit and the Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) are looking for customer input as they consider changes to the current pets on buses policy. The current policy, in place for more than ten years, allows for pets in secure, clean, hand-held carriers. Certified assistance animals are allowed on BC Transit buses at...
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More Service Hours Added This Fall
VICTORIA – BC Transit and the Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) are pleased to announce more service hours are being directed at post-secondary schools. Late night service on Fridays and Saturdays will be added to the West Shore and Gordon Head. Service to Esquimalt will be restructured to enhance destination choices. A total of 5,000...
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Summer Service Change Includes Trips to Thetis Lake
VICTORIA – Effective June 23, 2014, BC Transit is making seasonal service adjustments, introducing service to Thetis Lake and changing the downtown portions of Routes #27 and #28. Summer service reductions will go into effect on routes servicing schools including the University of Victoria, Camosun College and Royal Roads University. The seasonal adjustment, allows BC...
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Construction Begins on Expanded UVic Exchange
VICTORIA – The Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) along with the Government of British Columbia, BC Transit and the University of Victoria are pleased to announce the construction of a 10-bay expansion of UVic transit exchange. The expanded exchange, on the north side of the Student Union Building, will alleviate bus capacity issues at peak...
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Phase 1 of Priority Transit & Cycling Lanes Open June 9
VICTORIA – The City of Victoria, the Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) and BC Transit are pleased to announce Phase 1 of Douglas Street Priority Transit and Cycling Lanes will officially open on Monday June 9, 2014. Transit and cycling priority lanes will run from Fisgard Street to Hillside Avenue Monday through Friday from 6...
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Sooke RCMP & BC Transit Step Up Security Following More Pellet Gun Incidents
VICTORIA – BC Transit and Sooke RCMP are increasing patrols along Sooke and West Coast Roads following 10 pellet gun incidents involving transit buses. The majority of the incidents occurred between October and November 2013, with three more buses hit by pellets between March and May 2014. “We are concerned about the safety of our...