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Stuff the Bus with BC Transit
Victoria – Join BC Transit on Saturday, December 10 to Stuff the Bus in support of the Mustard Seed Food Bank and Anawim House. The 15th annual Stuff the Bus will be taking place at Tillicum Centre with the support of Save on Foods. All donations all welcomed – from food, to clothing, to cash....
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Victoria Seasonal Service Change to take effect December 5
VICTORIA – The annual seasonal service change in Victoria will come into effect on December 5, 2016. Regular service will resume on January 2, 2017. Transit ridership is lower during the holidays, and lower service levels during December allow BC Transit to run higher service levels in the fall and winter. The seasonal changes are...
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Free Rides for Military Members Past and Present
VICTORIA – The Victoria Regional Transit Commission and BC Transit are offering free rides on Remembrance Day to military personnel in uniform and to customers with Army, Navy or Air Force Association cards. The free service applies on November 11, 2016. It is a small gesture to honour the many sacrifices of the men and...
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Drivers Reminded to Watch Douglas St Bus and Bike Lanes
An education and enforcement campaign about appropriate use of the Douglas Street bus and bike priority lanes for buses and cyclists begins today. The campaign is a partnership between BC Transit, the Victoria Police Department, and the City of Victoria to remind drivers of the rules in the bus and bike priority lanes. “Drivers are...
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Transit Engagement Continues in James Bay
Victoria – Join BC Transit in building a better Transit Future for James Bay. BC Transit is hosting a public engagement process that includes both online and in-person opportunities to participate. A new transit workshop will be hosted on Saturday, October 15. The workshop will specifically discuss improvements to key routes serving James Bay, including...
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Notice of Victoria Regional Transit Commission Meeting
VICTORIA – The Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) has its next scheduled public meeting as follows: Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2016 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon (PST) Location: BC Transit (Boardroom), 520 Gorge Road East, Victoria For more information on the VRTC, or to view the agenda online, check: https://www.bctransit.com/victoria/about/funding-and-governance/victoria-regional-transit-commission/meetings/tuesday-4-october-2016 Media Contact: Jonathon Dyck,...
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Better public transit for Victoria thanks to federal and provincial funding
Funding provided under 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. Premier Christy Clark...
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Transit Engagement Comes to James Bay
Victoria – Join BC Transit in building a better Transit Future for James Bay. BC Transit is hosting a public engagement process that will include both online and in-person opportunities to participate. This is your chance to provide input on potential transit improvements in your community. Visit us on Thursday, September 29 to have your...
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4 Ways to an Easier Commute
Time for your back-to-school/work commuter refresher! Traditionally, the busiest time for any transit system is in the first couple of weeks after Labour Day. BC Transit carries about 100,000 people a day on fifty routes around the Greater Victoria region. We would encourage you to consider an active form of transportation, including taking the bus...
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Fall Transit Service Levels Restored in Victoria Region
VICTORIA – The beginning of September and the return to school and work brings a return to fall transit service. As of September 6, full service will be reinstated on routes serving high schools, the University of Victoria, Camosun College and Royal Roads University. These routes are: 2/2A Oak Bay / Willows / Downtown 4...