Seeking Public Input to Shape Future Transit Services

VICTORIA – The Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC) and BC Transit are inviting the public to visit the Transit Future Bus and tell us what service improvements they would like to see in the next few years.

BC Transit staff are working on service improvements and proposed service design standards based on feedback we’ve heard from our customers to date, but before any changes are introduced, we would like to present the proposed improvements to the public and our riders, to confirm we have the priorities right. The improvements being considered include routes, schedules, fleet resources and more.

In early October, the Transit Future Bus will travel to eight busy transit locations in Greater Victoria to get direct feedback from our riders. Plus online surveys are available for those who can’t attend an open house.

“We encourage transit users to share their thoughts on the future of transit,” said VRTC Chair Susan Brice. “Our transit system should reflect the needs of existing customers but should also help direct changes that will encourage more Greater Victorians to enjoy the financial, health and environmental benefits of public transportation.”

Transit Future Bus Schedule:

Tuesday, October 1, Noon to 4 pm Fort St in front of bus zone at Royal Bank
Wednesday, October 2, 7 am to 9 am Royal Oak Exchange
Wednesday, October 2, 10 am to Noon Camosun College – Interurban Campus
Thursday, October 3, 10 am to Noon Camosun College -Lansdowne Campus
Thursday, October 3, 1 pm to 4 pm UVIC at the SUB
Friday, October 4, 10am to Noon Fort St in front of bus zone at Royal Bank
Friday, October 4, 1 pm to 3 pm Sidney – on Fifth at Beacon
Saturday, October 5, 10 am to Noon Sooke Farmers Market – on Eustace at Otter Point Rd
Saturday, October 5, 2 pm to 5 pm 700 block Goldstream Ave


Surveys are available online to October 20 at https://www.bctransit.com/transitfuture/vicreg_getinvolved.cfm

Media Contact:

Meribeth Burton
Corporate Spokesperson | BC Transit
d: 250.995.5720
c: 250.507.8145
meribeth_burton@bctransit.com