Building the Future of Transit in James Bay

By Joanna Linsangan

As part of creating the 25-year vision for transit in the Capital Region, in February, BC Transit will conduct an in-depth review of how transit operates in James Bay. The goal of the review is to ensure that transit meets the needs of the James Bay neighbourhood and to look for ways to make short-term improvements. The vision, Transit Future, will lay out the steps to help create more livable communities and a more sustainable future in James Bay, and all other communities in the Capital Regional District.

Short-term improvements could mean including new routes, new types of services, different vehicles, connections to communities such as Fairfield and Oak Bay, and other possibilities.

In order to have the most accurate information possible, residents of the James Bay community are encouraged to participate and help shape the future of transit.

There are a few ways to learn more and to give your input - watch our presentation to the James Bay Neighbourhood Association, fill out a survey or visit an open house:

• Presentation to James Bay Neighbourhood Association
  
  • February 9, starting at 7:00pm
  • James Bay New Horizons, 234 Menzies Street
• Online Survey
  
  • Please provide us with your opinions on transit service in James Bay. This survey is for individuals that live, work or attend school in the James Bay neighbourhood.
  • Visit the site:
• Open House
  
  • Come and join us at our upcoming open houses at James Bay New Horizons, 234 Menzies Street. We want to hear from you:
    
    • February 19, 10:00 - 4:00 pm
    • February 23, 2:00 - 7:00 pm

The information gather will be presented at an interactive workshop scheduled in March. Final information will then be available for public comment in April, and any recommended changes would tentatively come into effect December 2011.

To stay updated on the project, visit and click on 'Transit Future'.