The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen along with member municipalities and BC Transit are inviting the public to get ‘on board’ with the region’s 25-year Transit Future Plan.

From September 10 to 15, 2013 BC Transit is bringing the ‘Transit Future Bus’ to various locations throughout the South Okanagan and Similkameen region to connect with community members about area-specific transit needs, priorities and concerns. The 40-foot decommissioned bus has been transformed into an interactive public consultation tool. The Transit Future Bus features educational displays that include Post-It note boards for rider-led initiatives, an iPad station and a Kids’ Zone. The Transit Future Team will be travelling with the bus to answer questions and help visitors learn more about public transportation in the region.

The purpose of this engagement tool is to raise awareness of and support for the Transit Future Plan as well as involving the community in identifying opportunities, developing priorities and generating ideas for service improvement.

TRANSIT FUTURE BUS SCHEDULE:

September 10, 2013

. Osoyoos – Destination Osoyoos, 8701 Main Street 9am – 12pm . Keremeos – Similkameen Country Visitor Information – 417 7th Avenue 1pm – 3pm

September 13, 2013

. Downtown Oliver 10am – 1pm . Okanagan Falls – Marketplace IGA, 9th Avenue 2:30pm – 5:30pm

September 14, 2013

. Penticton Market, 100 Main Street 8am – 1pm . Penticton Cherry Lane Mall, 2111 Main Street 2pm – 5pm

The Transit Future Bus will be the first public engagement process for developing the Okanagan- Similkameen Transit Future Plan and will be followed by stakeholder workshops.