Skytrain, bline and seabus network 0sbs01 effective december 19, 2016 for transit information call 604. Bc transit bus routes, bus times and schedule in nanaimo. Weve compiled a package for k5 educators in public elementary schools to spark kids imaginations and get the transit conversation started. Nanaimo s bus service is provided by the regional district of nanaimo and bc transit. Why travel with the vi connector from nanaimo to victoria. The first, founded during the gold rush years of the 1860s, was the third largest in british columbia. Dont include private or financial information in this form. Bc transit advantage bc transit scope bc transit connects people, communities, and businesses across the province through costeffective, sustainable public transit. With a public transit service area spanning more than 1,800 square kilometres, we deliver a wide range of services and programs to provide for the transportation needs of metro vancouver residents and businesses. Nanaimo may be the next city in bc to recieve double decker bus operations.
Like us for exclusive updates, photos, and other helpful transit info. The bus that put rubber on the road for the first time in nanaimo today was only on a test run, though bc transit is expected to replace an aging fleet with a number of the technologically. Review of cariboochilcotin school district pdf operational. Regional district of nanaimo schedules and maps rdn. Skytrain provides service to 20 stations along its 17mile route from the city. Local area transit plan south nanaimo get involved rdn. You will be able to unsubscribe from receiving customer advisories at any. Woodgrove centre exchange bay b is operational during everyday. Bc transit is treated like a necessary evil by the bc government and the managment at bct in turn act like treating entry level employees is evil. I wish to receive news, updates and other additional information from bc transit.
I wish to receive email advisories for no routes in regional district of nanaimo transit system. As you can see, the nanaimo fareboxes are quite primitive compared to victorias. Nanaimo from small towns to large urban centres, bc transit connects over 51 million customers in communities across the province every year. The vi connector provides daily scheduled services to the entire island from victoria to port hardy, making travel seamless and comfortable and allowing you to easily explore one of the most beautiful places in british columbia. The riders guide includes schedules, maps, fares and a summary of transit services in your area. The scope of bc transits programs as of march 31, 2014. Your better to work at for the city dont waste your time with this company. The hudsons bay company, which then held a royal lease on all of what was then the colony of vancouver island, built it between 1853 and 1855 to defend its coal mining operations in nanaimo. The hudsons bay company, which then held a royal lease on all of what was then the colony of vancouver island, built it between 1853.
Bc transit nanaimo british columbia excluding metro. That notwithstanding the provisions set out in the regional district of nanaimo board procedure bylaw no. Advanced reservations can be made at or by calling 18669863466. Vi connector daily bus service from vancouver, victoria and nanaimo to bc ferries terminals at port mcneill and port hardy. The bc transit has 19 bus routes in nanaimo with 778 bus stops. There is a transit system in nanaimo, but it is not particularly convenient for getting around much of the city. Information collected on this form is done so under the general authority of the community charter and freedom of information and protection. Bc transit unveils technology packed bus on nanaimo streets. Bc transit 201819 202021 service plan 6 along the corridor. The longoverdue fourth volume of buses in nanaimo, bc. Deals verified route services bc ferries operates a scheduled ferry service between nanaimo departure bay ferry terminal and horseshoe bay in west vancouver. The system, operated by the regional transportation services department, is jointly funded by bc transit, the provincial agency responsible for transit. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner.
The nanaimo bastion is a historical octagon shaped fortification located at 98 front street in nanaimo, british columbia, canada. This location is very walkable so most errands can be accomplished on foot. In 1884, because of mounting racial tensions related to the dunsmuir coal companys hiring of chinese strikebreakers, the company helped move chinatown to a location outside city limits. Bc transit is a public transportation provider in nanaimo which operates bus routes since 1938. Regional district of nanaimo transit system provides both conventional bus service and special needs paratransit services within the regional district of nanaimo in british columbia, canada. Before 1979, the power company, bc hydro, ran the buses. Departure bay is located 4 km north of downtown nanaimo on vancouver island. Regional transit welcome to nanaimo regional transit. While we appreciate the benefits of working with bc transit, the rdn started having a number of concerns about the partnership. Help us develop a local area transit plan for south nanaimo. Bc transit is the provincial crown agency charged with coordinating the delivery of public transportation across british columbia with the exception of those areas serviced by translink metro vancouver.
Nanaimo, bc is located on the east coast of vancouver island, 1 km north of victoria, and 55 km across the strait of georgia from vancouver. Bc transit is a transit company run by the government british columbia that gives bus services to many towns and areas in the province. We serve the area from cedar, in the south of the rdn, to electoral area h, in the north, including the city of nanaimo, district of lantzville, city of parksville, town of qualicum beach and surrounding rural areas. This will include planning for new regional services, such as new and expanded transit services for the seatosky transit corridor, which will enable customers to connect with. The regional district of nanaimo operates one of british columbia s larger transit systems in partnership with bc transit. The rdn transit system provides both regular transit conventional transit and handydart custom transit service. Nanaimos bus service is provided by the regional district of nanaimo and bc transit. Regional district of nanaimo transit system bc transit. There are 3 ways to get from ladysmith to nanaimo by bus, taxi or car. Mar 12, 2020 bc transit is treated like a necessary evil by the bc government and the managment at bct in turn act like treating entry level employees is evil. Transit system characteristics bc transit operates the skytrain light rail system, as well buses, passenger ferries, and commuter rail in the greater vancouver metropolitan area and elsewhere in the province of british columbia. Fixed route buses have lifts or low floors to help passengers with mobility issues get on or off. Island link bus provides express bus service between many points on the island with links to bc ferries services at nanaimo departure bay and buckley bay.
Their bus routes cover an area from the deep bay marina stop to the gould rd w at yellow point stop and from the deep bay marina stop to the timberlands rd. This is where youll find all the schedules, route maps, station locations, travel times and connections for every mode of public transit bus, skytrain, seabus and west coast express in metro vancouver. The city projects out into the strait like a headland, affording waterfront on three sides and spectacular ocean views at every turn. Nanaimo has had a succession of four distinct chinatowns. Sep 10, 2014 the longoverdue fourth volume of buses in nanaimo, bc. We believe that getting children excited about riding the bus safely is one of the keys to creating lifelong skills. Bc transit simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The study area encompasses routes 5 fairview, 6 harewood, 7 cinnabarcedar, and 30 nrgh. Bc transit is the successor to the british columbia electric railway, which started in 1897 and in 1961 became a division of bc hydro. Apr 04, 2012 the bus that put rubber on the road for the first time in nanaimo today was only on a test run, though bc transit is expected to replace an aging fleet with a number of the technologically. This video takes us to the same last locations as the previous video but with the 1995 d40lfs and. See the bc transit website to download schedules and maps.
The local landscape is defined by mount benson, which rises. It is the intent of lamar to place public service announcements that support the standards of the community without public debate and discussion. Provides public transit services for regional district of nanaimo. Ladysmith to nanaimo 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and car. See website for fare, schedule, and route information. Nanaimo to ladysmith 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and car. Bc transit public transit for mount waddingtonnorthern vancouver island. May 02, 2007 nanaimo may be the next city in bc to recieve double decker bus operations. In 1979, the province made the transit company into a separate agency called the urban transit authority which became bc transit in 1983. Local area transit plans determine transit service and infrastructure priorities within the regional district of nanaimo and help realize the regional district of nanaimos transit future plan. This video takes us to the same last locations as the previous video but with the 1995 d40lfs and 20062008 novas replaced with 20.
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