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#7761 Nparker

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Posted 18 July 2020 - 10:17 AM

I wish this forum allowed me to repeat the things I really think about Lisa Helps. Suffice to say she is the worst mayor the CoV has ever had. 


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#7762 Mike K.

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Posted 20 July 2020 - 08:39 AM

🚌”Together we ride” - BC Transit launches a province-wide campaign to encourage considerate transit etiquette🚌

A province-wide advertising campaign launched today, encouraging considerate etiquette on board BC Transit buses, including the wearing of face coverings (for those who have no medical issues that prevent them from doing so). The tag line “Together we ride” reminds riders that safety is a collaborative effort and endeavors to foster an environment where riders are courteous and respectful.

The campaign uses a range of mediums to reach BC Transit’s diverse audiences across the province—a 30-second television commercial, bus exterior and interior ads, social media and print advertising. The campaign will run for a period of eight weeks.

A contesting component is also featured, where B.C. residents have the opportunity to win one of eight rider prize packs that includes a BC Transit face mask, custom running shoes and a one-year transit pass for the transit system in their community. Details and full contest rules are on BC Transit’s website.

Although the wearing of face coverings is not currently mandatory, it can help promote a more comfortable transit experience for all as select sectors open up and people gradually return to engaging in some of the activities they did prior to the start of the pandemic.

Following the guidance of the Provincial Health Officer and WorkSafeBC, and drawing on the best practices of the transit industry worldwide, BC Transit has implemented additional safety measures to respond to COVID-19. Our practices and procedures also align with BC’s Restart Plan.
For more details about the campaign, visit ride.bctransit.com.

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#7763 mbjj

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Posted 20 July 2020 - 09:24 AM

I wish this forum allowed me to repeat the things I really think about Lisa Helps. Suffice to say she is the worst mayor the CoV has ever had. 

Somewhere I was reading comments on twitter (sorry, can't remember where!), some guy said "Helps is the best mayor ever". I always think, they're either 16 years old or just moved here and didn't know Victoria when it was a nice place to be.


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#7764 LJ

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Posted 20 July 2020 - 07:30 PM

Somewhere I was reading comments on twitter (sorry, can't remember where!), some guy said "Helps is the best mayor ever". I always think, they're either 16 years old or just moved here and didn't know Victoria when it was a nice place to be.

Oh she does have her acolytes alright, some of them she has to pay stipends to.


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#7765 Rob Randall

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Posted 30 July 2020 - 06:09 AM

Passenger hassles driver, vigilante takes charge and yells him right out the door. Warning: start to finish swearing.

 

https://www.tiktok.c...119458680212742



#7766 Victoria Watcher

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Posted 06 August 2020 - 08:02 AM



#7767 Nparker

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Posted 06 August 2020 - 08:04 AM

Is similar data available on a more local level?



#7768 Victoria Watcher

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Posted 06 August 2020 - 08:22 AM

https://savethesales.ca/

 


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#7769 Cats4Hire

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Posted 06 August 2020 - 10:27 AM

Wearing masks will be mandatory August 24 https://twitter.com/...440164296970241



#7770 Nparker

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Posted 06 August 2020 - 11:21 AM

Wearing masks will be mandatory August 24 

So a generous supply of free masks will be made available on board the buses?



#7771 Cats4Hire

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Posted 06 August 2020 - 11:35 AM

So a generous supply of free masks will be made available on board the buses?


They'll probably be right next to the free shirts and shoes which have been mandatory to wear on the bus for years.
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#7772 Nparker

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Posted 06 August 2020 - 11:43 AM

It's a moot point for me, because you couldn't pay me to take BC Transit.



#7773 Mike K.

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Posted 06 August 2020 - 09:12 PM

Here's the release:

 

BC Transit to mandate use of face coverings

BC Transit, in alignment with TransLink and other transportation agencies, will be proceeding with mandatory use of face coverings on buses in BC Transit communities across the Province as of August 24.

Accommodations will be permitted for children under the age of 5 and those that cannot wear a face covering for health reasons.

We recognize the advice from health professionals, including Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, has been to wear face coverings when physical distancing is not possible including on transit vehicles. Customers have indicated making the use of face coverings mandatory will create a more comfortable environment.

While face coverings will be mandatory, the policy will be implemented as an educational step without enforcement. The educational position is aligned with TransLink and other transit agencies in Canada. 

We will work hard to ensure customers are aware of our new policy over the coming weeks, and work together to make transit a comfortable environment for staff and customers.

The Together We Ride campaign continues across the province, promoting the need to work together to make the transit journey comfortable for customers. Details are available here: bctransit.com/together-we-ride

BC Transit and our local government partners are working on plans to hand out promotional face coverings later this summer. Stay tuned for more details!

For more details about the mandatory mask policy and BC Transit’s response to COVID-19, please visit bctransit.com or call your local transit office.

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“Transit is an important service for many British Columbians. BC Transit's decision to make masks mandatory on their vehicles will help make transit safer for fellow passengers. Find one that's comfortable, and make time to get used to wearing them and taking them on and off as needed. Those of us who are able should be using masks on transit all the time. I do and I expect others to as well.”

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry.

“Across British Columbia, our response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been rooted in public health. Public transit continues to be an essential service that people rely on, and we appreciate the work of our transit operators to keep these services running throughout the pandemic response and recovery. Knowing your fellow bus passengers will also be wearing a non-surgical mask or face covering will help boost people’s confidence in choosing transit while contributing to a welcoming and safe environment on our buses.”

Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Claire Trevena

“The implementation of a mandatory mask policy is in response to feedback from our customers. I am pleased to have the support of TransLink, Dr. Bonnie Henry and the Province of BC to implement this policy that will make transit more comfortable for our customers.”

Erinn Pinkerton, BC Transit President and Chief Executive Officer


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#7774 Nparker

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Posted 06 August 2020 - 09:21 PM

Stop saying mandatory masks will make transit more "comfortable". That's subjective. Promote mask wearing as healthier or safer.

#7775 Victoria Watcher

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Posted 07 August 2020 - 02:50 AM

healthier or safer is not proven though.

#7776 Mike K.

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Posted 07 August 2020 - 08:06 AM

Transit says fewer than 500 pass holders used the City's youth passes in June.

At its peak in January and February, about 2,200 were used. There are 7,200 eligible youths in the CoV. $81,000 in monthly costs...

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#7777 Nparker

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Posted 07 August 2020 - 08:07 AM

Thank goodness the CoV still has funds to support this vital program.



#7778 Cats4Hire

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Posted 07 August 2020 - 08:14 AM

Weren't they locked into a contract or something? While I think January and February paint the project as a failure I don't think June stats should really matter since where were kids bussing? To school 1 day a week? Nothing else was really open at that point that kids would be interested in. 



#7779 Mike K.

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Posted 07 August 2020 - 08:15 AM

More: https://www.bctransi...ngs/aug-11-2020

Also note the projected drop of 40% in fuel tax revenues. Transit gets 5.5 cents from every litre.

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#7780 Mike K.

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Posted 07 August 2020 - 08:18 AM

The City will be moving towards a full rate minus 10% pass buy now, it looks like, as $81,000 to supply 7,200 passes at $11.25 is clearly unsustainable.
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