KITIMAT – The District of Kitimat and BC Transit are delighted
to announce transit ridership is on the rise – up 6.1% over last year.
In its recently published annual report, BC Transit recorded 144,125 passenger
trips in 2012/13 compared to 135,890 trips in 2011/12.
The strong and steady growth in the Kitimat Transit System is a reflection
of both a user-friendly service and the overall influx of people and industry
to the region.
“We are pleased to see that there a growing number of transit customers
in the Kitimat region,” said BC Transit President and CEO Manuel Achadinha.
“The increase in passenger trips affirms public transit is efficient and
effective whether you are a newcomer or a long-time resident.”
“High quality public transit has been available in Kitimat, seven days
a week, for many years,” said Mayor Joanne Monaghan. “With our community
growing at a fast pace, more people will rely on this already well-used service.”
For more information, please consult https://www.bctransit.com/regions/kit
or call 250.632.4444.
Media Contact:
Meribeth Burton
Corporate Spokesperson | BC Transit
250.995.5720
meribeth_burton@bctransit.com
