Whistler Transit Ltd., a division of Keolis, operates the public transit service in Whistler and the Pemberton Valley area of British Columbia, Canada. Buses operate every day between 5:30 a.m. and 3 a.m. and are equipped with racks for skis or bikes, depending on the season.
Funding for the Whistler Transit System is shared between the Resort Municipality of Whistler and BC Transit.busonline Whistler Transit System Funding for the Pemberton Valley Transit System is shared between BC Transit and the Squamish–Lillooet Regional District through a partnership with the Village of Pemberton and Lil'wat First NationPemberton Valley Transit System Bus services in Whistler are operated by Whistler Transit Ltd. while services within Pemberton are operated by Pemberton Taxi.
Transit facility Whistler Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility was built to accommodate an expansion in the level of service, resulting in a growth of the transit fleet. The building was opened in late 2009,Community Open House, Whistler Transit Facility prior to the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Omicron Architecture Engineering Construction acted both as design-builder and consultant for the facility, which includes maintenance and administration buildings, refueling stations and covered parking for up to 50 buses.
The project won the Canadian Design-Build Institute's 2010 first place award in the industrial category.CDBI Awards
Routes Whistler Transit operates several local routes in Whistler.Schedules and Maps Pemberton transit operates a commuter connection to WhistlerRoute 99 — Pemberton Commuter To Whistler and a local route around Pemberton.Route 100 — Pemberton Local
No. Name Notes 4 Marketplace Winter only 5 Upper Village/Benchlands 6 Tapley's/Blueberry 7 Staff Housing 8 Lost Lake Summer only 10 Valley Express 20 Cheakamus 20X Cheakamus Express 21 Spring Creek 25 Whistler Creek 30 Emerald via Alpine 31 Alpine 32 Emerald 33 Alpine/Village via Spruce Grove 99 Pemberton Commuter Operated by Pemberton Transit 100 Pemberton Local Operated by Pemberton Transit
Whistler and Valley Express
Transit in Whistler previously operated under a unique branding, whereas most other systems used a standard BC Transit style. With the coming of the Winter Olympics in 2010 and the upgrade of their fleet, a coordinated look was adopted.
See also
Public transport in Canada
References
External links Whistler Transit System Pemberton Valley Transit System