Tag: BC Transit

Construction poised to start on downtown Trail transit exchange

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A local company, Simm Excavating, has been awarded the contract and is planning to mobilize between Sept. 14 and 21, depending on co-ordination with BC Transit operations.

Trail transit exchange moves ahead

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Construction is set to begin this summer on a new downtown transit exchange in Trail.

West Kootenay transit routes to see service changes June 29

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West Kootenay Transit riders will see several route and schedule changes beginning June 29.  According to BC Transit, the adjustments include schedule changes across the system, modified service on several routes and changes to transit service in Blueberry Creek.

School District 20 to move maintenance operations into former B.C. Transit site

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Kootenay Columbia School District 20 plans to move its south-end maintenance operations into the building it owns on Old Waneta Road.

New Genelle transit facility aims to support future growth

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BC Transit’s new operations and maintenance facility in Genelle is expected to provide long-term stability for the West Kootenay transit system.

New BC Transit operations facility under construction in Genelle

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Work is underway on a new BC Transit operations and maintenance facility in Genelle that will service the West Kootenay transit system. 

BC Transit launches tap-to-pay on all systems with Umo

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Contactless fare payment is now available on more than 30 transit systems across B.C.

BC Transit seeks public feedback on new website

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BC Transit is asking riders across the province to provide feedback on its newly redesigned website, launched earlier this year to improve trip planning and service information access.

Free transit offered in West Kootenay for Earth Day

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Residents in the West Kootenay will be able to ride transit for free on April 22 as part of Earth Day initiatives across B.C.

Trail looking at alternative spots for downtown washrooms

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The washrooms might not go at the corner of Cedar Avenue and Helena Street after all.

Bus route changes coming to South Castlegar

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The adjustments come out of a 2024 safety audit and affect two routes, the No. 98 and the No. 34.

Trail approves new downtown transit exchange

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Despite some second thoughts, Trail city council has given the go-ahead to a new transit exchange over two blocks of Cedar Avenue between Spokane and Portland streets.

Trail council having second thoughts about transit exchange

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Some Trail city councillors aren't convinced about the location of a new transit exchange on Cedar Avenue.

BC Transit moving bus garage to Genelle

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The agency has bought property at 1175 Lower China Creek Road to support its operations around Trail and Castlegar.

Contactless payments coming soon to BC Transit riders

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Bus riders may soon have an easier way to pay for their fare, as BC Transit prepares to roll out contactless debit and credit card payments across its network through the Umo fare system.

Travel for free this Earth Day with BC Transit in the West Kootenay

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BC Transit is celebrating sustainability for Earth Day by inviting West Kootenay residents to travel for free on Tuesday...
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