Senior citizens and persons with mobility issues in Comox Valley will benefit from an expansion of the handyDART service in the community, thanks to funding set aside by the province and the Comox Valley Regional District.

Kelowna will see expanded handyDART service hours that will benefit seniors and persons with disabilities, thanks to a funding lift by the province and the City of Kelowna.

The Government of Canada remains committed to making significant investments in infrastructure that will improve our public transit systems, strengthen Canadian communities, and help grow the economy.

Seniors and persons with mobility issues in Merritt will benefit by a new HandyDART service in the community, thanks to funding set aside by the Province and the City of Merritt.

Chilliwack will see expanded handyDART service hours that will benefit seniors and persons with disabilities, thanks to funding earmarked by the province and the City of Chilliwack.

An efficient and affordable transit system is a key factor in economic activity, reducing the effects of climate change, and healthier lifestyles, said Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure while addressing a BC Transit workshop titled, ‘Exploring possibilities, embracing change.’

The B.C. government is providing more funding to BC Transit to significantly increase handyDART service hours in Kamloops, benefitting persons with disabilities and seniors.

The British Columbia government is providing $324 million in operating contributions to BC Transit over the next three years.

Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone has issued the following statement on the results of the transportation plebiscite in Metro Vancouver:

I am pleased to acknowledge receipt of the Mayors' Council transportation plan, Regional Transportation Investments: a Vision for Metro Vancouver.