Whistler to Receive New Bike Racks
Whistler – As of May 2017, all buses in Whistler will be fully equipped with specialized bike racks, with installation slated to begin in April 2017. This announcement follows the successful trial of two VelPorter bike rack systems this past fall. “Bike racks provide an excellent opportunity for locals and tourists alike to more easily...
Stay active with your monthly bus pass in the Cowichan Valley
Cowichan Valley – Regular transit users in the Cowichan Valley will again be able to use their monthly transit passes to stay active. BC Transit, the Cowichan Valley Regional District, the Municipality of North Cowichan and the Town of Ladysmith will be extending the Free Swim or Gym to the end of 2017. Building on...
Increased Saturday service and new fares for Salt Spring Island
Salt Spring Island – Transit users on Salt Spring Island can look forward to increased Saturday service with the new schedule taking effect May 6, 2017. With tourist season approaching, there will be more bus service between Ganges and the Fulford Harbour Ferry Terminal. Five additional trips will be provided on Saturdays to meet the...
Bus security camera installation begins in Nelson
Nelson – Phased installation of closed-circuit TV (CCTV) cameras on six BC Transit buses in Nelson will begin in April. All medium- and heavy-duty buses acquired after 2005 will have the cameras installed, and new buses, 27 feet and longer, will be delivered with the cameras already factory-installed. A one-year evaluation (proof-of-concept) program was completed...
Implementation Planning Begins for Transit to Hope
Hope – Implementation work has begun for a dedicated transit route to the Hope region. The new route, which will include a connection to the Agassiz-Harrison service, will depart four times a day, six days a week. The new route is proposed to travel through the community of Hope, Silver Creek, and travel down the...
Bus security camera installation begins in Quesnel
Quesnel – Phased installation of closed-circuit TV (CCTV) cameras on two BC Transit buses in Quesnel will begin in April. All medium- and heavy-duty buses acquired after 2005 will have the cameras installed, and new buses, 27 feet and longer, will be delivered with the cameras already factory-installed. A one-year evaluation (proof-of-concept) program was completed...
New, on-demand transit service coming to Clearwater system
Clearwater – As of April 1, Clearwater Transit will institute changes on routes and schedules to improve on-time performance. As part of these changes, service on the 3 Clearwater Loop will be provided year-round. As well, on-demand service will be introduced for Wyndhaven, Sunshine Valley and Lower Blackpool. In addition to the route changes, new...
Transit service improvements coming to Merritt
Merritt – Transit users in Merritt will see some adjustments to schedule starting April 3. There will be minor schedule adjustments on the 4 Lower Nicola, as well as service improvements to the Nicola Valley Institute of Technology. In addition to the route changes, new fares will come into effect on April 1. More details...
Bus security camera installation begins in Penticton
Penticton – Phased installation is now underway of closed-circuit TV (CCTV) cameras on eight BC Transit buses in Penticton. All medium- and heavy-duty buses acquired after 2005 will have the cameras installed, and new buses, 27 feet and longer, will be delivered with the cameras already factory-installed. A one-year evaluation (proof-of-concept) program was completed in...
Bus security camera installation begins in Dawson Creek
Dawson Creek – Phased installation of closed-circuit TV (CCTV) cameras on four BC Transit buses in Dawson Creek will begin in May. All medium- and heavy-duty buses acquired after 2005 will have the cameras installed, and new buses, 27 feet and longer, will be delivered with the cameras already factory-installed. A one-year evaluation (proof-of-concept) program...