BC Transit Cowichan Valley Regional Transit System Change Transit System HOME ABOUT BC TRANSIT FUNDING AND GOVERNANCE Print Funding and Governance BC Transit Governance The corporation is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors appointed by the Province according to criteria specified in the British Columbia Transit Act. The Act requires four of the board members to be locally-elected representatives. The Board of Directors, through the Chair, reports to the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure (designated as the Minister responsible for BC Transit). The Board is governed according to the Province of B.C.'s Best Practices Guidelines Governance and Disclosure Guidelines for Governing Boards of B.C. Public Sector Organizations. Victoria Regional Transit System The Victoria Regional Transit System is governed by the Victoria Regional Transit Commission (the Commission). It consists of a minimum of seven members (five locally elected mayors and two councillors) who are appointed according to the British Columbia Transit Act. The Commission sets routes, service levels, fares and local taxes for transit purposes. It reviews and is responsible for raising the local share of the annual cost of transit in the region. Funding regulations for the Victoria Regional Transit System are described in the British Columbia Transit Regulation and the Motor Fuel Tax Act. Regional Transit Systems BC Transit works in partnership with 59 local governments. In most communities, the local BC Transit service is provided through a partnership between BC Transit, local government and a contracted transit operating company. Regional transit system service levels and budgets are approved each year by local government, who also set fares and local property taxes to pay their contribution of transit costs. This partnership is formalized through series of agreements: a Transit Service Area Agreement, Master Operating Agreement (MOA) and an Annual Operating Agreement (AOA). The AOA is renewed on an annual basis. The selection of the transit operating company is conducted through a public Request For Proposal process and is undertaken typically every nine to 15 years. The exceptions to this process are systems operated by public organizations (Regional District of Nanaimo, City of Nelson, District of Powell River and the Sunshine Coast Regional District). Board of Directors BC Transit is governed by a Board of Directors appointed by the Province of British Columbia. Victoria Regional Transit System The Victoria Regional Transit System is governed by the Victoria Regional Transit Commission. Victoria Regional Transit Commission Many of the decisions regarding transit services and funding in the Victoria region are made by the Victoria Regional Transit Commission. Regional Transit Systems BC Transit works in partnership with 59 local governments to offer quality transit service throughout the province. Corporate Reports How is BC Transit doing? Take a look at our corporate reports. Fast Facts about BC Transit Did you know BC Transit has a fleet of more than 1,000 vehicles across the province? Find out more Fast Facts... About BC Transit Executive Plan Your Trip NextRide Funding and Governance Board of Directors Victoria Regional Transit System Victoria Regional Transit Commission Regional Transit Systems Fast Facts and Performance Sustainability Our Fleet Our History Contact Head Office Our BC Transit Systems Map ABOUT BC TRANSIT Executive Plan Your Trip NextRide Funding and Governance Fast Facts and Performance Sustainability Our Fleet Our History Contact Head Office Our BC Transit Systems Map Voice of the Rider Panel JOBS AT BC TRANSIT Drive With Us! Opportunities in Victoria Opportunities Outside Victoria People and Culture Plan Life at BC Transit FAQ BUSINESS Free Transit for Children 12 and Under Advertise at BC Transit Become a Vendor Supply and Tenders In Your Community Kids Ride the Bus Kids Tour Program BC Transit Annual Update 2021 BC Transit Development Referral Program CORPORATE REPORTS Annual Reports Financial Reports Corporate Service Plans Climate Change Accountability Reports Customer Tracking Surveys Strategic Planning BC Transit Advantage MEDIA Safely Celebrating COVID-19 Information Transit Superstars Media Releases and Advisories Media Kit Media Contact Open Data Privacy Notice Directory of Personal Information Banks Copyright SOCIAL MEDIA Community Guidelines Twitter Facebook YouTube LinkedIn BC Transit BC Transit Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Back to top Engage Schedules and Maps Fares Rider Info Transit Future News Contact Change Transit System Report a Concern