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Service Adjustments Reflect Springtime Changes in Demand
Victoria – A sure sign that spring has finally arrived in the Victoria region is the seasonal increase in service to Butchart Gardens. As of April 3, Victoria Regional Transit will add more weekend trips on the 75 Saanichton/Royal Oak/Downtown, which serves the popular destination. Regular seasonal service changes will also take effect April 3....
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Tender issued for new southbound Victoria bus and bike priority lanes
Victoria – The tender process has begun for the southbound Douglas Street bus and bike priority lanes, which will reach from Tolmie Avenue to Hillside Avenue. Once complete, the bus lanes will run northbound and southbound from Fisgard Avenue to Tolmie Avenue. “Improvements to infrastructure that support transit are important for riders and drivers alike,...
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Victoria Regional Transit System expansion proceeding for September 2017
Victoria – The Province of BC and the Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) have announced that needed service expansion will move ahead in 2017/18 thanks to an interim funding solution provided by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and BC Transit. The addition of $1.63 million of provincial funding will add 20,000 hours and eight...
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Victoria Regional Transit System expansion proceeding for September 2017
Victoria – The Province of BC and the Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) have announced that needed service expansion will move ahead in 2017/18 thanks to an interim funding solution provided by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and BC Transit. The addition of $1.63 million of provincial funding will add 20,000 hours and eight...
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Seismic Upgrades and New Facilities
Victoria – Langford and Victoria transit centers will see seismic upgrades and new facilities this year. Construction of a new purpose-built warehouse is currently underway in Langford, while the building of a new paint and body shop will begin this spring in Victoria. The Victoria transit center shop will also undergo seismic upgrades and retrofitting....
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Best in class technology will deliver a better transit experience in BC communities
Corporate – BC Transit is beginning a request for proposal (RFP) process to introduce Real Time, automatic vehicle location (AVL) enabled technology on buses in seven transit communities, including Kamloops, Nanaimo, Comox Valley, Squamish, Whistler, Kelowna and Victoria. BC Transit aims to introduce the customer-facing features of the Real Time technology in 2018. “The introduction...
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Winter Service Levels Restored
Victoria – As the festive season draws to a close, full Winter service levels will be restored in Victoria. The new schedule will take effect January 2, 2017. Transit riders should also be aware of three route changes: • Routes 16 UVic/Uptown and 30/31 Royal Oak Exchange will feature a new bus stop on Carey...
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Technology for Smarter and Safer Buses Coming to Victoria
Victoria – Buses in Victoria and across the province are getting smarter and safer with continued implementation of best-in-class technologies. The Victoria Regional Transit Commission 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...
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Santa Bus is Coming to Town and Free Rides on New Year's Eve
Victoria – BC Transit is getting into the holiday spirit with the arrival of the 30th Annual Santa Bus and free rides on New Year’s Eve. Santa Bus Join Santa Claus and his festive Elf, who will be treating customers to holiday stickers, candy canes and festive music. Look for the Santa Bus and its...
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Want to be a BC Transit operator? Come to our recruitment fair
Victoria – Ever thought about becoming a transit operator and wondering how you can get behind the wheel? You can learn more about the paid support BC Transit provides to the right customer focused candidates at a recruitment fair on December 10 at 520 Gorge Road East. “The Victoria Regional Transit Commission wants to get...