BC Transit works with local governments to create different types of transit future plans. Each plan is shaped by your community’s size, needs, and long-term growth.
Transit Future Plan
Outlook: 25 years
A Transit Future Plan shows what your community’s transit network could look like in 25 years. It starts with a full review of the system today. From there, it sets out what is needed in the short, medium, and long term. The plan also supports local land use so more people can choose transit and other sustainable ways of travelling. This plan guides future services, infrastructure, and investments. At least two rounds of public engagement are expected.
Transit Future Action Plan
Outlook: 3-5 years
If your community already has a Transit Future Plan, this shorter plan updates goals and priorities. It also outlines clear service improvements for the next three to five years. These updates help keep transit decisions in line with local needs, new trends, and BC Transit’s capacity. One round of public engagement is expected, with more added in special cases.
Transit Future Service Plan
Outlook: 3-5 years
If your community does not have a Transit Future Plan, this plan reviews the current system or a specific area. It sets goals and priorities for service changes over the next three to five years. The plan includes system and route evaluations, along with ideas for targeted improvements, service optimization, and infrastructure needs. One round of public engagement is expected, with more included in special cases.
Service Review
Outlook: 3-5 years
A Service Review looks at every route in a transit system and recommends ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness. It considers long-term land use and population growth and outlines the priorities and investments needed in the next three to five years. Public engagement is not usually included but may be added in special cases.
Service Discussion Document
Outlook: 2-12 months
A Service Discussion Document supports smaller changes, such as new routes or adjustments to existing ones. It can also help guide service level changes that need more study. Public engagement rarely takes place during this process but may be added.
Feasibility Study
A Feasibility Study looks at whether transit service could work in a new area. These studies are usually completed for local governments that are not yet funding partners.
Inter-regional Post Implementation Review
This review checks how a new inter-regional route is performing. One round of public engagement is included, usually on board the bus.
