?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>West Kootenay
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...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Agassiz-Harrison, Chilliwack
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...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Quesnel
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...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Clearwater
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...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Merritt
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...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>South Okanagan-Similkameen
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...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Dawson Creek
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...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Kamloops
Fully Compressed Natural Gas Powered Conventional Fleet in Kamloops Creates Jobs and a Greener Future for British Columbians
Kamloops – The delivery of 19 New Flyer buses this winter means that the City of Kamloops will boast a fully Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered conventional fleet. CNG-fuelled buses reduce operating costs for BC Transit and for Kamloops as the fuel is less expensive and has a smaller carbon footprint compared to traditional transit...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Sunshine Coast
Temporary Bus Schedule Changes to Meet Altered Ferry Departure
Sunshine Coast – As BC Ferries adjusts their schedule, Sunshine Coast Transit is changing the schedule for service to the Langdale Ferry terminal. From March 20 to April 6, the ferry which currently departs from Langdale at 7:20 will leave 20 minutes earlier, at 7:00 a.m. In order to meet that ferry, the #90 Sechelt/Gibsons...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Whistler
Compressed natural gas fueling station in Whistler moves to next phase
Whistler – BC Transit has signed an agreement with Clean Energy to build and maintain the compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station in Whistler. The $3.2 million new fueling station is expected to be operational by the end of 2017. In addition to the new fueling station, Whistler will receive 25 new CNG-powered buses in...