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.

Consultation has concluded

  • System History

    2012 System Restructure

    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

  • 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