The City of Prince George is encouraging people who don't usually use transit to explore their community by bus this summer through a new initiative called the Transit Challenge.
The program aims to encourage people who don’t normally take public transit to try visiting a city facility, community event or park by bus, and to complete one or more of the following challenges:
- Find your comfy spot: Tell the city where you like to sit on the bus and why
- Window view reflection: What did you see out the window that caught your eye?
- Spot some art: Share a mural or colourful design you noticed on the bus, at a stop or along the way
Residents can complete the challenge by submitting a written entry or creating a piece of art.
To participate, pick up a challenge form at any of the following locations:
- Prince George Council of Seniors
- YMCA, Canfor Leisure Pool
- Aquatic Centre or City Hall
Forms can also be downloaded from the city’s website.
Completed entries can be submitted at any of the listed locations or emailed to [email protected] by Aug. 1.
Participants who submit a completed form will be entered into a draw for prizes, including:
- Pool and YMCA passes
- Transit tickets and UMO cards
- Visa gift cards
- Mr. PG shopping bags
- Sonos Roam 2 smart speaker
The city reported that the program is made possible in part by a BC Healthy Communities Age-friendly Communities grant. The Age-friendly Communities Program is delivered by the BC Healthy Communities Society and funded by the BC Ministry of Health.
