Join BC Transit in recognizing Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day
BC Transit is once again asking riders to join them in showing appreciation for the people who make it possible for many British Columbians to move throughout their communities and beyond with Transit Operator and Worker Appreciation Day. “Transit operators and all the people who support them do an amazing job every day and I’m...
Public engagement planned for Creston Valley Transit System
CRESTON – BC Transit and the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) are seeking the public’s feedback on ways we can improve the Creston Valley Transit System. BC Transit is seeking input from the public to identify transit priorities. The feedback shared will help develop a Transit Future Service Plan, which will support decision-making on...
New community buses for the Creston Valley Transit System
CRESTON VALLEY – Four new light-duty buses are now operating in the Creston Valley Transit System, providing safe, reliable and comfortable community service. The 26-foot light-duty ARBOC Spirit of Freedom buses can carry up to 21 seated passengers, and provide flexibility for up to two mobility aids. Each new bus is equipped with a white...
East Kootenay operating services contract award
CORPORATE – BC Transit has awarded the contract to Trail Transit for operation of transit services in the east Kootenay region. The east Kootenay region includes Cranbrook conventional, Cranbrook custom, Elk Valley, Columbia Valley, Kimberley, and Creston Valley services. Trail Transit currently operates services in the Boundary Transit System, and provides service in Trail and...
Organizations in British Columbia collaborate for a safer B.C. to source and distribute one million masks in support of safe, essential travel
Recognizing that we all have a role to play in taking action to protect our communities from the continued impact of COVID-19, particularly with the indefinite extension of public health restrictions, Deloitte Canada is joining forces with leading B.C. organizations including TransLink, OEC Group, Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR), BC Ferries, BCAA, SCI, and BC Transit,...
Changes headed to the Creston Valley Transit System
CRESTON VALLEY– BC Transit and the Regional District of Central Kootenay are announcing changes to the Creston Valley Transit System coming into effect January 6, 2020. The route 5 West Creston, which currently services Nicks Island Road, West Creston Road, and Highway 3, will be transitioned into an On-Demand service. The change from conventional to...
Hop on for the Lights Tour in the Creston Valley
CRESTON VALLEY – Brighten up your holiday season this year with the Lights Tour in the Creston Valley Transit System. The Town of Creston, the Regional District of Central Kootenay and BC Transit are once again offering the traditional Tour of Lights, from Monday, December 16 to Friday, December 20. Join us on two nightly...
Get on board for Creston's annual Tour of Lights
Creston – This December, the Town of Creston, the Regional District of Central Kootenay and BC Transit are once again offering the traditional Tour of Lights, on from Monday, December 18, to Friday, December 22. Hop on the Tour of Lights bus at the Creston and District Community Complex at 6 p.m. or 7 p.m....
Creston Annual Tour of Lights
CRESTON – The Town of Creston, Regional District of Central Kootenay, BC Transit, Creston Valley Chamber of Commerce and CV Spirit Committee invite everyone to participate in the Creston Annual Tour of Lights. Transit customers can view the best decorated homes and businesses in the Creston Valley while their bus operator does the driving. Tours...
Free Rides on Earth Day
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...