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Gordon Head and Cadboro Bay
Community Bus Service Proposal
 
public transit consultation
 

In response to community requests for new transit services in Cadboro Bay area, BC Transit has examined service options and prepared a route feasibility report. The report identifies a pair of routes which would operate between University Heights, UVIC, Sinclair Village and Wedgewood Estates using community buses (vans).

The proposal has been presented to the Community Associations in Cadboro Bay and Gordon Head. A very active public meeting was held in June regarding the proposal and many comments have been received both for and against the proposal.

Persons opposed to the proposal have cited the following reasons:

  1. Streets (San Juan, Cedar Hill, Kenmore, Arbutus) are inappropriate for transit use
  2. Existing transit services are sufficient for the neighbourhood need
  3. There is not enough demand for the new services and money would be better spent elsewhere
  4. Bus stops will interfere with parking or home environment

Persons in support of the proposal have cited:

  1. Wedgewood Hill is difficult to walk and closer transit access is needed
  2. Direct service to UVIC and schools and shops from Gordon Head is desired
  3. Elderly people will benefit most from the proposal
  4. Service on Cedar Hill Road brings transit closer to more people

We have also received several messages from Ten Mile Point area requesting that this area be included in the service proposal.

Over the summer, BC Transit will be preparing its final report on the proposal. It is anticipated that this report will be presented to the Victoria Regional Transit Commission at its October meeting.

An update will be available through this web page by the end of September with a copy of a revised report and confirmation of the Commission meeting date and time and delegation procedures.

We are continuing to collect comments on the proposal. If you wish, please fill out a comment sheet.

For further information please contact:

James Wadsworth
Planning and Scheduling
BCTRANSIT
385-2551
gordonhead@bctransit.com

Comment Sheet

1) Do you support the establishment of the community bus route 12 Kenmore serving the Gordon Head Community?
YES NO
If No please explain:

2) Do you support the establishment of the community bus route 13 Cadboro Village?
YES NO
If No please explain:

3) Do you have a concern about the location of a bus stop location? Please identify the location and explain concern.

4) Will the proposed schedule work for you?
YES NO
If No please explain:

5) Do you have any other comments on the proposal?

First Name:

Last Name:

Phone Number:

E-mail: (mandatory field to make the form work)

Click here to go to the comment sheet.
 
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