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Automatic bus stop announcements and displays a step forward in plan to enhance technology within the Victoria Regional Transit System
VICTORIA – Transit riders within the Victoria Regional Transit System may start to notice improvements to how vehicle location information is being announced along their route. Buses in the Victoria fleet are currently being equipped with on-board enhancements that will allow customers to see and hear upcoming bus stop information upon approach. This will replace...
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Routing and bus stop changes in Victoria take effect January 2
Victoria – The new year will be kicking off in Victoria with some routing and bus stop changes starting on January 2, 2019 to help speed up commute times. These changes will primarily take effect around Uptown and are aimed at taking advantage of the transit priority signal at Carey Road and Douglas Street. It...
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Island Health Honours Victoria Transit Operator
A cup of coffee and the freedom to go places on public transit. Many of us just take these basic necessities for granted. But for those living with mental illness, ordering a cup of coffee or riding the bus can be intimidating and even stressful. So when Island Health’s Mental Health Substance Use (MHSU) Advisory...
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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, December 18, 2018 Time: 9:00 a.m. to noon (PST) Location: BC Transit (Boardroom), 520 Gorge Road East, Victoria For more information on the VRTC, or to view the agenda online, visit https://www.bctransit.com/about/funding-and-governance/victoria-regional-transit-commission/meetings/dec-18-2018 Media contact: Jonathon Dyck BC...
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Stuff the Bus brings back the spirit of giving to Victoria
Victoria – By mid-December, the spirit of the season is in full swing around Victoria, and you can join with BC Transit to help others in need. The 17th annual Stuff the Bus will take place Saturday, December 15, at Save-On-Foods at Tillicum Centre. Bring non-perishable food items, toys and clothing between 9 a.m. and...
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New bus priority lane cuts commute times
VICTORIA – The northbound bus priority lane is now open from Tolmie Avenue to the Burnside Bridges, saving commuters at least 10 minutes from Fisgard Street to Tillicum Road during peak travel times. “Investing in public transit infrastructure is vital to keeping pace with the changing needs of residents and getting them where they need...
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Santa Bus is comin’ to town
Victoria – It’s a Christmastime tradition in Victoria, bringing holiday cheer around the city! The Santa Bus returns for its 32nd year, with Santa and his Elf handing out candy canes and stickers to riders, to the tune of festive music. On Friday, December 14, the red-nosed, antlered BC Transit sleigh will visit downtown Victoria,...
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Victoria seasonal service change to take effect December 3
VICTORIA – Service levels in the Victoria Regional Transit System will be adjusted for the month of December to match the ridership levels at this time of year. As of Monday, December 3, routes serving universities and colleges will see reduced service as those institutions take their breaks. These routes include: Setting service levels to...
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“Thank you for your service!” Military members, past and present, ride for free on Remembrance Day
Victoria – To commemorate Remembrance Day, the Victoria Regional Transit Commission and BC Transit are pleased to offer free service on Sunday, November 11 to military personnel. This will apply to all riders in uniform, active, retired and cadets, as well as those with Army, Navy or Air Force Association cards. BC Transit supports those...
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Victoria’s rapid transit corridor progressing – Douglas Street bus lanes in effect Monday
Victoria –The southbound Douglas Street bus priority lanes expansion, reaching from Tolmie Avenue to Hillside Avenue, is now complete. Starting Monday, November 5th, priority bus lanes will be in effect both northbound and southbound between Fisgard Street and Tolmie Avenue. “I know people are fed up with the congestion during their morning and afternoon commutes....