Better public transit for Kamloops with federal and provincial funding
Modern technology, improved infrastructure and newer and cleaner buses are topping the list of BC Transit projects for Kamloops soon to roll out under phase one of the new Public Transit Infrastructure Fund, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone announced today. This announcement is part of a series of announcements being made today to...
Better public transit for Campbell River with federal and provincial funding
Improved infrastructure and modernized technology are topping the list of BC Transit projects for Campbell River soon to roll out under phase one of the new Public Transit Infrastructure Fund, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone announced yesterday. This announcement is part of a series of announcements being made to unveil details of the...
Better public transit for the Cowichan Valley with federal and provincial funding
Improved infrastructure, modernized technology and newer and cleaner buses are topping the list of BC Transit projects for the Cowichan Valley soon to roll out under phase one of the new Public Transit Infrastructure Fund, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone announced yesterday. This announcement is part of a series of announcements being made...
New buses for Kamloops mean safer, greener public transit
Plans to upgrade Kamloops Transit’s full fleet of buses to compressed natural gas (CNG) powered vehicles that come with modern features like Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) received the green light from city council yesterday after a successful pilot that showed these buses to perform well in all four seasons while garnering significant savings in operating...
Governments of Canada and British Columbia unveil details of BC Transit projects
11 projects will be funded through the new Public Transit Infrastructure Fund. Safe, modern and efficient public infrastructure ensures the well-being of British Columbia communities. The governments of Canada and British Columbia are committed to supporting infrastructure that helps get people to good paying jobs and back to their families after a hard day’s work....
4 Ways to an Easier Commute
Time for your back-to-school/work commute refresher! Did you know that BC Transit buses carry approximately 13,000 people a day around the Kelowna region? Traditionally, the busiest time for any transit system is in the first couple of weeks after Labour Day. Here’s how you can make your commute smoother during that exceptionally busy season: We...
Next Phase of Transit Engagement Comes to Dawson Creek
Dawson Creek – Join BC Transit in building a better Transit Future for Dawson Creek. In partnership with the City of Dawson Creek, BC Transit is hosting a public engagement process that will include both online and in-person opportunities to participate. This is your opportunity to have direct input on real transit improvements in your...
New September 2016 Riders Guide
NANAIMO – Minor schedule adjustments will bring some improvements to transit service in the Regional District of Nanaimo this fall. As of September 4, several routes will be adjusted to make bus connections more reliable and better connect communities. Some of these adjustments include: While the adjustments are “minor”, customers are advised to check the...
You Spoke - We Listened - Frequent Transit Service Reliability to Improve in September
KELOWNA – People who use the Kelowna Regional Transit System can expect more reliable service on the Frequent Transit Network (FTN) when fall service levels take effect September 4. In a customer survey taken this past April, improving reliability on the FTN, in which buses run at 15 to 30-minute intervals on routes connecting with...
You Asked For It! Bus Service on Statutory Holidays
PRINCE GEORGE – Buses in Prince George will begin running on statutory holidays as of September 4. The City of Prince George and BC Transit will be providing Sunday-level service on Labour Day, Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Boxing Day and Family Day in 2016-17. Extensive public consultation on the 2014 Prince George Transit Future Plan, as...