There are three main stakeholder groups in the development and funding of transit services across BC: the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, the BC Transit Crown corporation, and the 130+ local governments outside of metro Vancouver that host transit services. The division of roles and responsibilities is complex. Lead roles for stakeholders vary from one decision-making area to the next.
Figure 5 - Transit roles and responsibilities (click image to enlarge)
Transit customers’ needs and preferences also influence transit decision-making, and BC Transit solicits input from the public into transit planning.