?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Pemberton Valley, Sea To Sky, Squamish, Whistler
Enhanced transit services moving closer to reality for Sea to Sky corridor
Sea to Sky – BC Transit and its partners are moving forward with engagement to review possible concepts for proposed transit services along the Sea to Sky corridor. The additional work follows positive support for proposed Sea to Sky inter-community transit options during an engagement campaign in the fall of 2016. “The enthusiastic response to...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Prince George
Expanded service recommendations announced for Prince George
Prince George – BC Transit is planning the introduction of 2,500 new service hours in Prince George following public consultations in the Fall of 2016. The proposed expansion in September 2017 will be funded through a partnership between the City of Prince George, the Province of BC, and BC Transit. “The Province of BC continues...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Dawson Creek
Public engagement creates a better Transit Future for Dawson Creek
Dawson Creek – Following a successful round of public engagement, BC Transit is working with the City of Dawson Creek to improve transit in the community. “Our transit system has to be effective, efficient and, most of all, it needs to meet the needs of current and future transit riders,” said Peace River South MLA...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Smithers
Service About to Start for Highway 16
January 27, 2017 Issued by the B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Full release here The first expanded transit services will start running on Jan. 30, 2017, as part of the B.C. government’s Highway 16 Transportation Action Plan, connecting people to services, jobs, recreation, family and friends. The new commuter bus route travels between Smithers...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Kelowna
Kelowna Regional Transit System celebrates 40 years
BC Transit and the Province of BC are joining our local government partners to celebrate 40 years of transit service in the Kelowna region. The celebration includes open houses and an interactive online timeline of transit services. “Over four decades, the Kelowna Regional Transit System has grown and improved into the modern, integrated service it...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Nanaimo
Fully Compressed Natural Gas Powered Fleet in Nanaimo Creates Jobs and a Greener Future for British Columbians
Nanaimo – The delivery of 24 New Flyer buses this winter means that the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) will boast a fully Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered fleet. CNG-fuelled buses reduce operating costs for BC Transit and for Nanaimo as the fuel is less expensive and has a smaller carbon footprint compared to traditional...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Global
New buses for growing communities: BC Transit adds 104 vehicles to provincial fleet
Corporate – BC Transit is introducing 104 new buses to deliver a robust response to growing transportation demands in communities across the province. The new buses vary in size and capacity in order to best meet the unique needs of their respective transit communities. Purchase orders have been issued for: “The Government of Canada recognizes...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Squamish, Whistler
Technology for Smarter and Safer Buses Coming to Whistler and Squamish
Sea to Sky – Buses in Whistler and Squamish and across the province are getting smarter and safer with continued implementation of best-in-class technologies. The Resort Municipality of Whistler and District of Squamish have signed memorandum of understandings to introduce a new Real Time information system. The installation of these new technologies is part of...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Central Fraser Valley
Bus security camera installation begins in Abbotsford and Mission
Abbotsford and Mission – Phased installation is now underway of closed-circuit TV (CCTV) cameras on 6 BC Transit buses in Abbotsford and Mission. 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)...
?php _e('Transit System: '); ?>Kelowna
Technology for Smarter and Safer Buses Coming to Kelowna
Kelowna – Buses in Kelowna and across the province are getting smarter and safer with continued implementation of best-in-class technologies. The City of Kelowna signed a memorandum of understanding today to introduce a new Real Time information system. The installation of these new technologies is part of the almost $160 million in federal and provincial...