Creston Valley Transit Future Service Plan
Consultation has concluded
BC Transit and the Regional District of Central Kootenay have completed this plan. Review the engagement summary here and the final plan here.
Thanks to all who shared their thoughts on the future of transit service in the Creston Valley! We appreciate your commitment to make transit better in your community
What is a Transit Future Service Plan?
A planning document that identifies improvements to transit services and describes the path to implement those improvements. The plan typically focuses on changes to be made in the short to medium term, with additional priorities identified for the long term.
BC Transit and the Regional District of Central Kootenay have completed this plan. Review the engagement summary here and the final plan here.
Thanks to all who shared their thoughts on the future of transit service in the Creston Valley! We appreciate your commitment to make transit better in your community
What is a Transit Future Service Plan?
A planning document that identifies improvements to transit services and describes the path to implement those improvements. The plan typically focuses on changes to be made in the short to medium term, with additional priorities identified for the long term.
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System History
2012 System Restructure
- Routing changes and introduction of by-request service. based on the outcomes of the 2012 Service Review(External link)
2018 Service Change
- Scheduled service added to the Community Complex
2020 Service Change
- Route 5 West Creston transitioned to by-request service
2021 New Fleet
- Arrival of four new light duty buses
Consultation has concluded2012 System Restructure
- Routing changes and introduction of by-request service. based on the outcomes of the 2012 Service Review(External link)
2018 Service Change
- Scheduled service added to the Community Complex
2020 Service Change
- Route 5 West Creston transitioned to by-request service
2021 New Fleet
- Arrival of four new light duty buses
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Types of Services
Fixed Route Service
Scheduled bus service that operates on fixed route and has fixed schedules
Route 1 Town Shuttle/ Erickson and Route 4 Wynndel
- 4,510 annual passenger trips
By-Request Service
Passengers can request curb-to-curb service throughout the Creston Valley Transit System on Mondays and on Thursdays during specific windows by booking 24 hours ahead.
- 225 annual passenger trips
Health Connections Service
Health Connections is a transit service providing the Creston Valley with accessible transportation options to access non-emergency medical appointments in Cranbrook by booking 24 hours ahead.
Route 6 Creston-Cranbrook Connector
- 2,013 annual passenger trips
handyDART
handyDART is a door-to-door, shared transit service for people unable to take fixed-route transit.
- 7,542 annual passenger trips
Consultation has concludedFixed Route Service
Scheduled bus service that operates on fixed route and has fixed schedules
Route 1 Town Shuttle/ Erickson and Route 4 Wynndel
- 4,510 annual passenger trips
By-Request Service
Passengers can request curb-to-curb service throughout the Creston Valley Transit System on Mondays and on Thursdays during specific windows by booking 24 hours ahead.
- 225 annual passenger trips
Health Connections Service
Health Connections is a transit service providing the Creston Valley with accessible transportation options to access non-emergency medical appointments in Cranbrook by booking 24 hours ahead.
Route 6 Creston-Cranbrook Connector
- 2,013 annual passenger trips
handyDART
handyDART is a door-to-door, shared transit service for people unable to take fixed-route transit.
- 7,542 annual passenger trips
Who's Listening
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MC
Email mcoates@bctransit.com -
TD
Email tdool@rdck.bc.ca
Plan Timeline
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Pre-Engagement (Winter 2020 to date)
Creston Valley Transit Future Service Plan has finished this stageReview of community context and analysis of existing transit system
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Stakeholder Engagement (March 2021)
Creston Valley Transit Future Service Plan has finished this stageTargeted engagement with stakeholder groups to ensure issues and concerns are understood and considered
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Online Public Engagement (Spring 2021)
Creston Valley Transit Future Service Plan has finished this stageService options presented for public feedback
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Engagement Summary
Creston Valley Transit Future Service Plan has finished this stageReport back on what we heard
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Post Engagement
Creston Valley Transit Future Service Plan has finished this stageIncorporate feedback into development of final plan
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Final Transit Future Service Plan
Creston Valley Transit Future Service Plan has finished this stageShare the report with the Creston Valley Services Committee. Seek endorsement and post final plan online. Notify registered engagement participants plan in complete
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Integration into Service Planning (2022 and beyond)
Creston Valley Transit Future Service Plan is currently at this stage