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#9581 Nparker

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Posted 16 March 2024 - 06:33 PM

BC Transit has never been as well funded as it is today and it has never been less reliable.

#9582 Victoria Watcher

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Posted Yesterday, 02:27 AM

A new bridge-deck drainage system with a rain garden and sediment catch basin will be installed to filter roadway runoff to improve water quality in the creek.

 

The ministry worked with the region’s local governments and environmental groups to ­complete the designs.

 

The ­project is part of the province’s South Island Transportation Strategy, which focuses on ­highway, transit and active transportation improvements in south Island communities.

 

The province is ­contributing $23.5 million and the federal government is ­contributing $12 million through the ­Investing in Canada ­Infrastructure Program.

 

The construction contract was awarded to Pomerleau Inc.

 

 

https://www.timescol...project-8450622

 

 

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#9583 Victoria Watcher

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Posted Yesterday, 12:47 PM

Transit employee appreciation day tomorrow.

https://engage.bctra...ce you rely on!

Tonight, in anticipation, thousands of drunk transit users on buses and trams will throw up green substances in tribute.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, Yesterday, 12:48 PM.


#9584 Mike K.

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Posted Today, 06:46 AM

The tragedy of relying on BC Transit.

Mrs. Mike K. just messaged me to say her 65 bus never showed this morning in Sooke, no alert was issued. The subsequent 61 bus (there are only 2x 65s) was late. She was at the stop at around 645. She’ll be late to her job, starting at 8, in downtown Langford, and she now has to transfer to another bus to get to where she needs to go as the 65 runs through Langford and connects her office, the 61 sticks to Island Highway, requiring anyone headed to Langford to transfer.

The drive to her office is under 30 minutes, leaving right now (7:47). It’s less time earlier in the AM.

Her downtown office is served by both the 61 and 65, so she can take either. But when she’s working from Langford she’s reliant on the 65.

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#9585 Ismo07

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Posted Today, 07:32 AM

Transit employee appreciation day tomorrow.

https://engage.bctra...ce you rely on!

Tonight, in anticipation, thousands of drunk transit users on buses and trams will throw up green substances in tribute.

 

Doesn't sound like a good start to the day...



 



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