Seniors Transit Program

A cheerful senior couple with a walker, sitting on the bus

Throughout the month of June, 2011, Access Transit, Burnaby Fall Prevention Society and Voices of Burnaby Seniors hosted TravelSmart for Seniors, a pilot project in which seniors train other seniors to use the public transportation system.

Each session covered: fare zones; using ticket vending machines; security features on SkyTrain, buses and SeaBus; how to use the TransLink Trip Planner; and the responsibilities of front-line customer service staff. Participants also received hands-on experience during a transit field trip.

An evaluation of the pilot program is currently underway, with a formal program to launch in late 2011. For current information on travel training opportunities please visit the Access Transit Programs page.