Contact Information:
| Transportation Manager: | Eric Fischer |
| Transportation Coordinator: | Janis Walker |
| Email: | transportation@sd61.bc.ca |
Documents:
BC Transit Info
Busing Info–Regular Program
Busing Info–Special Needs
Busing Info–Guidelines
Communication-Special Needs
Inclement Weather Info
OUR GOAL IS TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE, SAFE, EFFICIENT, AND RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR OUR STUDENTS AT NO COST TO FAMILIES
REGISTRATION INFORMATION 2023-24:
You can apply for Transportation for the 2023-24 school year via email. Please provide your home address, student name(s), school, and the type of service requested (regular program busing, special needs busing, BC Transit). See Eligibility Guidelines for New Applicants below.
PLEASE EMAIL ALL INQUIRIES TO THE TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT:
SJ BURNSIDE ALTERNATE/LINK AT LAMBRICK:
Please apply for BC Transit passes (SJ Burnside/Link at Lambrick only) from September 1 (9:00 am) to September 29 (3:00 pm): BC TRANSIT APPLICATION FORM
ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES FOR NEW APPLICANTS:
REGULAR TRANSPORTATION
- Students must be attending their English catchment school and;
- Students must live beyond the School District walk limits:
- 4 km for elementary school
- 4.8 km for middle and high schools
- Students eligible for City of Victoria free BC Transit are not eligible for SD61 BC Transit passes
SPECIAL NEEDS TRANSPORTATION
- New applicants must be attending their English catchment school and;
- Students must be designated with an IEP detailing a permanent physical or cognitive disability that necessitates the need for transportation.
To check your English catchment school: School Locator
REGULAR PROGRAM ROUTES/MAPS:
To view regular program routes: https://bit.ly/sd61-busing
Transportation Calendar
- Non Instructional Days
- Early Dismissals for Bussing
- Statutory Holidays/Winter and Spring breaks