Peninsula Local Area Transit Plan
Consultation has concluded
The Peninsula Local Area Transit Plan is now complete. Review the engagement summary here, and the final plan here.
Thanks to all who shared their thoughts on the future of transit service on the Peninsula! We appreciate your commitment to making transit better in your community.
The purpose of the Peninsula Local Area Transit Plan is to guide future decision-making for transit on the Peninsula.
Learn about RapidBus!
As part of this plan, we are looking at the implementation of RapidBus: a fast, frequent, and high-capacity service.
Check out the RapidBus FAQ or read about this plan to learn more!
The Peninsula Local Area Transit Plan is now complete. Review the engagement summary here, and the final plan here.
Thanks to all who shared their thoughts on the future of transit service on the Peninsula! We appreciate your commitment to making transit better in your community.
The purpose of the Peninsula Local Area Transit Plan is to guide future decision-making for transit on the Peninsula.
Learn about RapidBus!
As part of this plan, we are looking at the implementation of RapidBus: a fast, frequent, and high-capacity service.
Check out the RapidBus FAQ or read about this plan to learn more!
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Plan Area
The plan area includes North Saanich, Sidney, Central Saanich, W̱SIKEM (Tseycum) First Nation, BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin) First Nation, W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip) First Nation and SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout) First Nation
Consultation has concludedThe plan area includes North Saanich, Sidney, Central Saanich, W̱SIKEM (Tseycum) First Nation, BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin) First Nation, W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip) First Nation and SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout) First Nation

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RapidBus
RapidBus will be a connected, frequent, fast and reliable service.
Within the next three years, the goal is to implement the first RapidBus line between Westshore and downtown Victoria. The Peninsula RapidBus would be implemented in the following years.
The Peninsula RapidBus line would be an enhancement of route 70, providing a faster, more frequent service, with large bus stop stations and street infrastructure such as bus lanes.
What does this mean for transit on the Peninsula?
RapidBus Service would evolve over a few phases, dependent on the pace of development, as well as population and ridership growth.
- Phase 1: Invest in infrastructure on Highway 17
- Phase 2: Invest in infrastrucuture elsewhere on the Peninsula
- Phase 3: Transition to a more traditional RapidBus structure, encouraging transfers from local routes to the RapidBus line
Consultation has concludedRapidBus will be a connected, frequent, fast and reliable service.
Within the next three years, the goal is to implement the first RapidBus line between Westshore and downtown Victoria. The Peninsula RapidBus would be implemented in the following years.
The Peninsula RapidBus line would be an enhancement of route 70, providing a faster, more frequent service, with large bus stop stations and street infrastructure such as bus lanes.
What does this mean for transit on the Peninsula?
RapidBus Service would evolve over a few phases, dependent on the pace of development, as well as population and ridership growth.
- Phase 1: Invest in infrastructure on Highway 17
- Phase 2: Invest in infrastrucuture elsewhere on the Peninsula
- Phase 3: Transition to a more traditional RapidBus structure, encouraging transfers from local routes to the RapidBus line
Local Area Transit Plan Timeline
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Pre-Engagement (Winter 2020 to date)
Peninsula Local Area Transit Plan has finished this stageReview of community context and analysis of existing transit system.
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Key Stakeholder Engagement (April 2021)
Peninsula Local Area Transit Plan has finished this stageTargeted engagement with interested and affected groups to ensure issues and concerns are understood and considered
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Online Public Engagement (Summer 2021)
Peninsula Local Area Transit Plan has finished this stageService options presented to the public for feedback
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Engagement Summary
Peninsula Local Area Transit Plan has finished this stageReport back to you on what we heard
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Post Engagement
Peninsula Local Area Transit Plan has finished this stageIncorporate feedback into final plan
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Final Local Area Transit Plan
Peninsula Local Area Transit Plan has finished this stageShare the report with relevant local governments and the Victoria Regional Transit Commission. Seek endorsement and post final plan online. Notify registered engagement participants plan is complete.
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Integration into Service Planning
Peninsula Local Area Transit Plan is currently at this stage
Who's Listening
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Senior Transit Planner
LMEmail LMegenbir@bctransit.com