We are a group of activists, subject-matter experts and citizens lobbying for convenient and affordable public transportation on Vancouver Island.

In 2023, Todd Litman appeared on CBC to present his study on improving bus service over the Malahat between Victoria and Duncan. Soon after, our group formed to support these proposed improvements, and to support convenient and affordable bus service throughout Vancouver Island. The group name, Better Island Transit, was chosen and work began in earnest.

Since 2023 Litman and others have continued to advocate and study the case for a robust intercity public transit system on Vancouver Island. This research is available in the Reports section. In 2026, Better Island Transit joined the Public Transit Alliance of BC to advocate for public transit across British Columbia.

A list of our members can be found in the Members page.