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Issue 1,255 · Friday, June 26, 2026PrivacyTermsEthics© Capital Daily Media Ltd. Victoria, BC
Living dossier · Transit

Regional rapid transit

Watching·Next · Saanich-UVic corridor decision, August 2026·3 entries

Why this is being tracked

Transportation choices bind housing, business access, and emissions for a generation.

BC Transit is shopping a 25-year vision to South Island municipalities. The plan includes a rapid spine between Langford and downtown and a frequent Saanich-UVic corridor.

The full timeline

  1. May 17, 2026

    BC Transit publishes the 25-year regional vision draft.

  2. April 2026

    Langford and Saanich councils signal in-principle support.

  3. January 2026

    Provincial transit-priority funding envelope confirmed at $1.6B.

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