BC Transit is a public transit system that serves 81 communities across British Columbia with 860 buses and transports over 45 million passengers annually. The system is funded through partnerships between BC Transit and local governments, with an operating budget of $229.8 million. Ridership has increased in recent years and is projected to grow 53% by 2014 through initiatives like longer hours, more frequent service, and new RapidBus routes. BC Transit is also working to improve the customer experience through better branding, traveler information, security measures, and fare technologies.

1. Youth Summit on Sustainable Urban Transportation Manuel Achadinha, President and CEO BC Transit

3. Transit Systems 81 Communities 58 Partnerships 18 Passengers Carried 45M Transit Buses 860 Operating Budget $229.8 M Overview – BC Transit

4. Partnership Program BC Transit Operating Company Local Government

5. Funding BC Transit (2009/10) Translink (2007)

7. Ridership 2008-2014 Conventional transit service is planned to increase 53%, with the Municipal Systems accounting for nearly three-quarters of this growth. Ridership is projected to increase 62%.

10. Initiatives for 08/09 Expansions Support Climate Action Farebox Technology RapidBus Garage Facilities Security Vancouver 2010

11. Questions? Manuel Achadinha, President & CEO www.bctransit.com