?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Creston Valley
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...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Nanaimo, Victoria
New handyDART buses arriving in Victoria and Nanaimo
VICTORIA – Starting today, passengers can expect to see 13 new light-duty buses operating in Victoria, providing safe, reliable and comfortable handyDART service for people across the region. An additional 15 buses will be added in the Regional District of Nanaimo in mid-June. The 26-foot light-duty Micro Bird G5 buses can carry up to 20...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Whistler
Whistler Transit System’s Late Winter Service Ending Early
WHISTLER – BC Transit and the Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) will end late winter service on April 10, 2021 instead of April 18, 2021 as previously scheduled. This change is a result of the updated orders from the Provincial Health Officer, which required a three week closure of Whistler Blackcomb mountains for skiing. The...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Salt Spring Island
Have your say on the future of transit in Salt Spring Island
Salt Spring Island — BC Transit and the Capital Regional District are seeking the public’s feedback on proposed changes to improve the Salt Spring Island Transit System. BC Transit is seeking input from the public to identify transit priorities for residents of Salt Spring Island. The feedback shared through the survey and other interactive tools...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Victoria
BC Transit teamwork helps VicPD to quickly locate missing elderly person
They say the first 48 hours are the most crucial in locating a missing person. Thanks to the support of BC Transit employees in Victoria, an elderly man was located safely just minutes after the initial call went out. Clear protocols, open communication and immediate action. That combination is why things came together so quickly...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Comox Valley
Service and schedule changes head to the Comox Valley to accommodate 5th Street Bridge construction project
COMOX VALLEY — Starting April 15, 2021, most trip times will be impacted for the duration of the 5th Street Bridge construction project in the Comox Valley Regional Transit System. In addition, part of the Downtown Exchange (stop on Cliffe Avenue) will be relocated across the street from its current location to the other side...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Victoria
Canada and British Columbia invest in public transit infrastructure to improve capacity, safety, and service in Greater Victoria
The safety and well-being of Canadians are top priorities of the governments of Canada and British Columbia. Investments in public transit infrastructure during this extraordinary time help create jobs, stimulate economic growth, and make our communities more inclusive and resilient. British Columbians need safe, accessible, and reliable public transit to get to work, school and...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Victoria
New double decker buses coming to Victoria
VICTORIA – The first of 11 new double decker buses is ready to enter service in the Victoria Regional Transit System and provide safe, reliable transportation for customers across the region. The first Enviro500 bus is expected to enter limited service tomorrow, with the others joining the active fleet over the following weeks. Each bus...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Whistler
Seasonal service changes headed to the Whistler Transit System
WHISTLER — Starting April 6, 2021, transit customers in Whistler can expect regular seasonal services changes to take effect in the Whistler Transit System. BC Transit and the Resort Municipality of Whistler work hard to match service with ridership demand, which is why we offer more service in the winter and summer and less in...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Central Fraser Valley
New transit facility and CNG buses for Central Fraser Valley
CENTRAL FRASER VALLEY – A virtual celebration was held today to commemorate the completion of a new transit operations and maintenance facility for the Central Fraser Valley Regional Transit System. The new site, located at 3032 Gladys Avenue in Abbotsford, opened in December 2020 and is part of the larger Central Fraser Valley Transit Future...