Your transit – Your say Proposed changes to the Central Fraser Valley Transit System
Abbotsford – BC Transit and the City of Abbotsford are seeking public input on proposed service changes in the Central Fraser Valley Transit System. The proposed service changes will help address core transit issues in Abbotsford including matching routing to ridership, and improving schedule reliability. Over the past ten years, travel times for buses in...
Get into the spirit of giving with the Kelowna Regional Transit System
Kelowna – ‘Tis the season to be giving to and thinking of others, and once again, BC Transit and its regional partners* invite you to help Stuff the Bus. On Saturday, December 1 and Sunday, December 2, you can bring your donations of cash or non-perishable food items for local food banks to the Real...
Victoria seasonal service change to take effect December 3
VICTORIA – Service levels in the Victoria Regional Transit System will be adjusted for the month of December to match the ridership levels at this time of year. As of Monday, December 3, routes serving universities and colleges will see reduced service as those institutions take their breaks. These routes include: Setting service levels to...
Get into the spirit of giving with BC Transit
Kamloops – Get into the spirit of giving this year and help The City of Kamloops and BC Transit Stuff the Bus with cash and non-perishable food items in support of the Kamloops Food Bank. Help make the City’s first Stuff the Bus event a success by bringing your donations to the Save-On-Foods located in...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...