Better Transit YYJ
@bettertransityyj.ca
The Finch West LRT fiasco shows we need to be very careful about exactly what we get when people promise "LRT." While the CRD needs higher order transit, major infrastructure investment needs to result in fast, frequent, and reliable service.
At $240M/km, Finch West LRT is…
- MORE expensive per-km than the Sheppard Subway
- 2X the per-km cost of the Montreal REM & underground metros in other developed nations
… for a tram that’s SLOWER than a bus in traffic.
Let’s not mislead the public; Line 6 should be the 536 Finch West streetcar!
- MORE expensive per-km than the Sheppard Subway
- 2X the per-km cost of the Montreal REM & underground metros in other developed nations
… for a tram that’s SLOWER than a bus in traffic.
Let’s not mislead the public; Line 6 should be the 536 Finch West streetcar!
November 30, 2025 at 12:16 AM
The Finch West LRT fiasco shows we need to be very careful about exactly what we get when people promise "LRT." While the CRD needs higher order transit, major infrastructure investment needs to result in fast, frequent, and reliable service.
Great to see service restored! While this change also comes with frequency cuts on several routes, @bctransit.com is throwing in new deckers to reduce overcrowding.
Regarding SSMUH: We hope @christineboyle.bsky.social takes note! This affects Oak Bay, View Royal, Victoria, Esquimalt, and Saanich.
Regarding SSMUH: We hope @christineboyle.bsky.social takes note! This affects Oak Bay, View Royal, Victoria, Esquimalt, and Saanich.
#yyj in January, routes 14 and 15 will be seeing their weekend service restored to 15 mins 0800-1900, a COVID cut dating back to early 2022.
BC's provincial SSMUH policy for frequent transit will finally no longer only apply to one singular bus route outside of Metro Vancouver.
BC's provincial SSMUH policy for frequent transit will finally no longer only apply to one singular bus route outside of Metro Vancouver.
November 29, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Great to see service restored! While this change also comes with frequency cuts on several routes, @bctransit.com is throwing in new deckers to reduce overcrowding.
Regarding SSMUH: We hope @christineboyle.bsky.social takes note! This affects Oak Bay, View Royal, Victoria, Esquimalt, and Saanich.
Regarding SSMUH: We hope @christineboyle.bsky.social takes note! This affects Oak Bay, View Royal, Victoria, Esquimalt, and Saanich.
And for this reason, the recommendation in the review for a sustainable transit funding model cannot be overstated!
This is how we go from a transit death spiral to a system that provides the broad societal value the CleanBC review says it does.
This is how we go from a transit death spiral to a system that provides the broad societal value the CleanBC review says it does.
“Transit expansion is the climate solution that is also a cost-of-living solution.” – Denis Agar, quoted in a HUB Cycling press release in response to CleanBC.
Read more:
Read more:
Media Release: CleanBC Review directs government to cleaner, safer and more affordable transportation direction | HUB Cycling: Bike Events, Education, Action in Metro Vancouver
The newly released independent CleanBC Review shows how implementing the existing CleanBC plan would improve affordability, health, and safety.“Protecting children and future generations from climate disasters can make life better and more affordable now,” said Eric Doherty, BC Climate Emergency Campaign transportation working group lead. “The Review points out that improving public transit, walking, rolling and cycling makes life more affordable, while also reducing carbon pollution.”
bikehub.ca
November 28, 2025 at 5:12 PM
And for this reason, the recommendation in the review for a sustainable transit funding model cannot be overstated!
This is how we go from a transit death spiral to a system that provides the broad societal value the CleanBC review says it does.
This is how we go from a transit death spiral to a system that provides the broad societal value the CleanBC review says it does.
Want more and better transit‽ Join us Dec 4th at 6:30pm to shape the future of Better Transit YYJ.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Want more and better transit‽ Join us Dec 4th at 6:30pm to shape the future of Better Transit YYJ.
meet the team
help with strategic planning
learn how to get involved
meet the team
help with strategic planning
learn how to get involved
We need your help to tell transit commissioners that airport service should come alongside all-day 71 service, which would give Sidney residents and ferry riders an all-day direct downtown connection. Transit doesn't have to be zero-sum.
See the proposal:
www.bctransit.com/wp-content/u...
See the proposal:
www.bctransit.com/wp-content/u...
www.bctransit.com
November 17, 2025 at 2:22 AM
We need your help to tell transit commissioners that airport service should come alongside all-day 71 service, which would give Sidney residents and ferry riders an all-day direct downtown connection. Transit doesn't have to be zero-sum.
See the proposal:
www.bctransit.com/wp-content/u...
See the proposal:
www.bctransit.com/wp-content/u...
Did you know that rapid transit is still being studied in the CRD? Read on to learn more about what's new, where we came from and why this matters:
Without fanfare, the BC Ministry of Transportation released a report that makes a strong case for a Westshore to Victoria rail line, writes Sam Holland
New Study Makes Strong Case for Getting Westshore Rail on Track - Better Columbia
The province quietly updated the 2011 Westshore Rapid Transit Study. They determined that we need transit investment, now more than ever.
bettercolumbia.ca
November 14, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Did you know that rapid transit is still being studied in the CRD? Read on to learn more about what's new, where we came from and why this matters:
BC Transit is looking for input on the new Regional Transit Plan!
engage.bctransit.com/victoria-reg...
Want some ideas on what feedback to give? Check out our guide: bettertransityyj.ca/2025/10/12/s...
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Want some ideas on what feedback to give? Check out our guide: bettertransityyj.ca/2025/10/12/s...
Victoria Regional Transit Plan
We need your input! BC Transit is seeking input into the long-term goals and network design priorities for the Victoria Regional Transit Plan. The plan is being developed with input from the Capital R...
engage.bctransit.com
October 15, 2025 at 2:17 AM
BC Transit is looking for input on the new Regional Transit Plan!
engage.bctransit.com/victoria-reg...
Want some ideas on what feedback to give? Check out our guide: bettertransityyj.ca/2025/10/12/s...
engage.bctransit.com/victoria-reg...
Want some ideas on what feedback to give? Check out our guide: bettertransityyj.ca/2025/10/12/s...
Join us next Thursday the 16th at 6pm for a sunset bike ride along the waterfront! Everyone welcome, we'll be talking about public transportation while enjoying active transportation 🚲🚌
October 9, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Join us next Thursday the 16th at 6pm for a sunset bike ride along the waterfront! Everyone welcome, we'll be talking about public transportation while enjoying active transportation 🚲🚌
The frequent serious accidents on this bottleneck demonstrate every time why we need proper grade separated transport Westshore -> Uptown -> Downtown.
Victoria Transit's network has a single point of failure at the geographic funnel between the Core and the West Shore, where any disruption (itself not exactly uncommon) results in crippling delays that cascade across the whole region. 1/5
October 3, 2025 at 12:01 AM
The frequent serious accidents on this bottleneck demonstrate every time why we need proper grade separated transport Westshore -> Uptown -> Downtown.
New electric busses are coming to Victoria! Here's what you need to know about tomorrow's event: a thread 🧵
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June 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
New electric busses are coming to Victoria! Here's what you need to know about tomorrow's event: a thread 🧵
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