Your Transit, Your Say

VICTORIA – Help the Victoria Regional Transit Commission strike a balance between the price you pay to ride the bus and the amount of property tax you contribute to run BC Transit.

The VRTC is looking to set fare rates for the next three years. You are encouraged to phone, email or complete an online survey to add your opinion to the debate.

“The Commission values BC Transit customers and local taxpayers,” said VRTC Chair Susan Brice. “Before we make a three year commitment to fare increases, we need as many voices as possible in order to make the most informed decision.”

A dedicated voicemail line has been set up at BC Transit to listen to your input. Call 250.995.5683; leave your name, phone number and preferred fare increase option.

Send an email to fareproposal@bctransit.com with your preference.

The online survey can be found from now until November 9, 2012 at https://www.bctransit.com/transitfuture/vicfare_latestupdates.cfm

BC Transit carried a record 25.35 million passengers in Greater Victoria in 2011/12. Fares account for nearly 30% of all Victoria Regional Transit funding. Property tax contributions help fund another 21% of transit operations. The remaining funds come from the Government of British Columbia, the fuel tax and advertising revenue.

Media Contact:

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