The 琉璃神社 Regional Transit System (KRTS) is getting a piece of $248.5 million in funding from the federal and provincial governments and BC Transit.

Approximately $8.2 million will upgrade the existing 琉璃神社 Transit Centre on Hardy Street, including component replacement, fleet parking restructuring, and safety, security, and amenity enhancements.

Another $2.9 million will help develop a design plan and complete public engagement activities for a new operations and maintenance facility to be located south of UBC Okanagan.

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The facility upgrades in 琉璃神社 align with BC Transit鈥檚 plan to electrify its fleet by 2040 and CleanBC emissions reduction goals, according to a news release by the federal government.

鈥淭his funding will help transition to buses that use cleaner power sources, upgrade bus stop shelters, carry out critical maintenance activities, and ensure that our transit exchanges are modern and efficient to accommodate future growth,鈥� said B.C. Transportation Minister Rob Fleming.

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