We are the Better Transit Alliance of Greater Victoria, an organization of #transit riders advocating for better transit. #yyj #NoMoreHighways #climatejustice

Joined November 2016
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New electric busses are coming to Victoria! Here's what you need to know about tomorrow's event: a thread 🧵 ⚡️🚍🔋 1/3
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Check out our latest newsletter and come say hi this wednesday PM rush hour as we connect with transit riders along Douglas Street! mailchi.mp/851a672034c9/volu…

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New electric busses are coming to Victoria! Here's what you need to know about tomorrow's event: a thread 🧵 ⚡️🚍🔋 1/3
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Here's where to find tomorrow's event and what to expect: 2/3
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And lastly, here is the full media advisory from @BCTransit! 3/3
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Great letter in TC by James Mayer "With dedicated lanes, transit becomes fast and predictable. And on routes with frequent service, that makes transit an attractive choice for many people" timescolonist.com/opinion/le… #yyj #yyjpoli #yyjbike
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The average monthly cost of a new car in Canada is $1400 including gas, insurance, etc. When transit becomes faster, more frequent, more reliable, a few more families are finally able to swap their $1400 car bill for a $140 transit pass. zoocasa.com/blog/car-costs-a…
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The much-anticipated RFQ for the new long distance fleet, funded in the 2024 federal budget after much campaigning, has now been published. Check out the concept artwork… both domes and panoramic windows, with 21st century accessibility!
We’re proud to announce the launch of the Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) to replace our pan-Canadian fleet with new trains that will offer a modern, comfortable, accessible, and sustainable experience to our passengers, from coast to coast to coast!
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Somebody please tell @fordnation that the solution to the geometry problem isn’t a $50B tunnel to double-deck 401!
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The Tokyo Metro Tozai Line moves three times as many people daily as the 12 lane-wide 405 freeway in Los Angeles. Dependence on highways for growth is fundamentally a geometry problem.
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The National Conference on Street and Highway Safety met in Washington 100 years ago, from December 15 to 17, 1924. The cartoon in this story reflects the conventional wisdom of the era, when traffic safety meant protecting pedestrians from motorists.
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Holiday Gifts for the Cyclists in Your Life! Enjoy exclusive Holiday Sale discounts on selected items! 🛍️ Shop Now: capitalbike.square.site Your purchase supports Capital Bike’s mission to make cycling more accessible, fun, and safe for everyone in our community. 💚 #CyclingGifts
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Is letter writer @Eric_Doherty wrong in claiming that "in Greater Victoria most people accept the value of evidence-based decision making" and climate science? saanichnews.com/opinion/lett… #yyj #yyjpoli #Saanich @saanichnews
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"What you do have to do is make it affordable for ordinary mortals..." -- Juri Maier, Back on Track Germany. In Canada's future @VIA_Rail long distance train designs, we should aim to serve both tourists and local passengers. cbc.ca/news/world/europe-nig…
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Building HFR/HSR will help, eventually, but making VIA Rail's existing routes frequent and reliable now, through better regulation of track access and modest investments, would improve the situation in months, not years/decades. macleans.ca/society/want-to-…
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🤩 #Swifties! Special trips added on Route 70 to meet extra sailings going to and from #SwartzBay for the #TaylorSwiftErasTour! @BCFerries is adding late night and early morning trips and #BCTransit will be there to greet you. Details 👉 bctransit.com/you-belong-wit…
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Great letter to editor by @WillWJGreaves in #Saanich News! "Reallocating space to bus lanes, active transportation lanes, and wider sidewalks with ample shade trees is also needed for Saanich to be a climate leader." saanichnews.com/opinion/lett… #yyj #yyjpoli #UVic
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New Video! I went to #Berlin, and found what must be Europe's worst freeway expansion scheme! Is there anything as bad proposed anywhere else on the continent? youtu.be/QjweIzqWulI?si=ZrQ0… #nomoreroads #A100 @BI_A100
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Great letter re #trafficevaporation and infrastructure priorities in the TC. We should be investing in public transit not making traffic worse and increasing GHG pollution with highway expansion boondoggles. timescolonist.com/opinion/le… #yyj #yyjpoli
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Climate Justice Victoria is on Blu3 Sk7 at climatejusticeyy Please join us there. #yyj #climatejustice
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My letter to the editor re bus lanes on McKenzie triggering #trafficevaporation is in the #yyj paper today, along with one right below from a traffic evaporation denier. Will post peer reviewed article in 🧵 timescolonist.com/opinion/le… #yyjpoli
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