Transit System: Chilliwack
CHILLIWACK – The City of Chilliwack and BC Transit are pleased
to announce an extra 7,500 annual service hours are being added to the local
transit network. The largest expansion in the history of Chilliwack Transit
takes effect September 1, 2013. Two more conventional buses are being assigned
to the fleet to accommodate the expansion.
The Route #1 Vedder will be extended to better serve the University
of the Fraser Valley in the south and Chilliwack Middle and Secondary Schools
in the north.
The expansion will see the introduction of two new routes that will bring transit
services closer to residential areas and better serve the Chilliwack and Cottonwood
malls. Route #7 Broadway will serve west Chilliwack and Route #8 Tyson
will link neighbourhoods in the south.
Other improvements include longer service hours until approximately 10 pm six
days a week and statutory holiday service at Sunday levels.
Customers should note the Chilliwack Transit transfer policy is being amended.
Transfers will be valid for 60-minutes and in one-direction only.
“Constant improvements to transit keep service fast and efficient, while
ensuring continued access to places, such as the University of the Fraser Valley,”
said Chilliwack MLA John Martin. “All partners in this ambitious and bold
step-forward are to be congratulated for working together to bring about the
largest transit expansion in Chilliwack’s history.”
Also effective September 1, 2013 fares are changing. The last fare increase
in Chilliwack was in 2008.
Cash Fares
- Adult $2 (previous price $1.50)
- Seniors/Youth $1.75 (previous price $1.25)
DayPASS
- Adults $5 (previous price $3.25)
- Seniors/Youth Day $4 (previous price $2.50)
Tickets of 10
- Adults $18 (previous price $13.50)
- Seniors/Youth $15.75 (previous price $11)
Monthly passes
- Adults $44 (previous price $35)
- Seniors/Youth $35 (previous price $28)
handyDART
- Zone 1 rides are $2 (previous price $1.50)
- Zone 2 rides are $2.75 (previous price $2.25)
Plus purchasing transit fare products is now just a click away. Chilliwack
is the first BC Transit community to offer convenient online fare transactions.
Have your monthly pass or DayPASS sent directly to your home after buying them
online at www.chilliwack.com/transit
“We are pleased to offer expanded transit services for the people of Chilliwack,”
said Mayor Sharon Gaetz. “With the ability to buy tickets and passes online,
the addition of new routes, holiday service and later service for six nights,
it will be easier than ever for people to choose public transit in Chilliwack.”
“We excited to partner with the City of Chilliwack to expand and improve
the transit system for our Chilliwack customers,” said BC Transit President
and CEO Manuel Achadinha. “The introduction of online fare products, along
with these system improvements, will make riding the transit more efficient
and effective.”
For more information on routes and schedules please call 604.795.3838 or consult
www.bctransit.com/regions/chw
Media Contact:
Meribeth Burton
Corporate Spokesperson | BC Transit
d: 250.995.5720
c: 250.507.8145
meribeth_burton@bctransit.com
