BC Transit is planning several public input sessions to gather opinions on the forthcoming bus service for Highway 16 West.
Spokesperson Jonathan Dyck says they are putting the final touches on the network set to roll out at the end of the year.
The system will be centred around four routes; Terrace to Prince Rupert, Terrace to the Hazeltons, Burns Lake to Smithers, Burns Lake to Prince George.
“We are taking the plans that have been developed and asking the public about what their thoughts are on the plan, about frequency and what days work best for them for travel and other aspects.”
BC Transit will make stops in Smithers and Kispiox on September 1st.
They will then be in New Hazelton, Houston and Moricetown with meetings planned for the Nechako Lakes the next week.
“People can also complete the online survey if that is their preferred approach and that survey is available on bctransit.com/highway16, so there are a number of ways for people to engage in this process.” Dyck added noting that the public input sessions will wrap up this fall, with the bus network launching in phases at the end of the year.
August 31 Port Edward
Maverick Foods
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
August 31 Prince Rupert
Safeway
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
August 31 Kitsumkalum
Community Hall
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
September 1 Terrace
Skeena Mall
9:00 am – 12 noon
September 1 Gitaus
Health and Administration Building
10:00 am – 12 noon
September 1 Gitwangak
Community Hall
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
September 1 Smithers
Smithers Mall
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
September 1 Kispiox
Gas Bar
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
September 2 New Hazelton
Red Apple
9:00 am. – 12:00 noon
September 2 Moricetown
Gas Bar
9:00 am – 11:00 am
September 2 Houston
Farmer’s Market
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
September 8 TBC Topley
September 9 TBC Nautley
September 9 TBC Stellaquo
September 9 TBC Fort Fraser
September 9 TBC Fraser Lake
September 10 TBC Burns Lake