Some improvements are being considered to get more passengers on board regional transit. Following public input sessions and a review of
the Vernon Regional Transit service, a draft report by the Planning
Department of B.C. Transit has been produced. “The study examines the existing system and
identifies how the system could be altered to meet the needs and desires
of the public,” the report states. The move to a new transit exchange (on 31st Avenue) in early 2012 is one area that will impact all schedules and routes. Some of the other proposed options in the report include a new route for the Foothills. “This was by far the most requested area for
expansion,” states the report, which indicates either half-hour or
hourly services to the Foothills. Schedule proposals include an evening service
running until 9:15 p.m. (versus the current end time of 6:30 p.m.),
holiday services, consistent sunday services and a more frequent service
to UBCO. In Coldstream, few transit-friendly roads and operational concerns with the grade of the new grid road are some of the
constraints as options are considered for improving service in the
district. “I think we do have to take a closer look at how
transit is functioning in Coldstream,” said Coun. Pat Cochrane. “With
Coldstream having such a huge road network it’s very difficult to have a
transit service in Coldstream.” A few considerations on Cochrane’s agenda include
making it easier for students to get to the college and possibly
looking into a taxisaver program for the district.
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Don Quixote Note: Transit Draft Study can be found at P.51-90 of Nov. 28 Regular Agenda Package:
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