At VCH, we want to ensure we continually invest in you—our greatest resource. Part of that investment is providing employee “perks” that contribute to your overall health and wellness. Our newest perk – being relaunched just in time for Spring – VCH Transit Subsidy Program offers monthly subsidizes for staff who regularly commute by transit to work. The transit subsidy is $11 for one zone, $12 for two zone, and $13 for three zone and West Coast Express to be paid out on the employee’s pay cheque.

You asked for…

The VCH Transit Subsidy program is being relaunched in response to your top request from the Employee Commuting Survey where 20% of VCH staff reported they would benefit from an employer subsidized transit pass. Sign-up today to save on your commuting costs and add walking to your daily commute which contributes to your overall health and wellness and helps our environment!

Enroll by May 30

All regular VCH full time or part time (permanent or temporary) employees who purchase a monthly Compass transit pass are eligible to enroll in program by submitting the enrollment form or signing up in person at the VCH travel sustainably booth:
• VGH: Jun 10 & 15, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm (JPP – across from the gift shop)
• UBC: June 9, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm (main entry)
• Richmond Hospital: June 14, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm (outside Starbucks)
• Lions Gate Hospital: June 13, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm (outside cafeteria)

Get a 2016 VCH Transit mug!

VCH staff and current users of the bridging program who enroll in the program by May 30 and complete a short transit questionnaire at our booth (see above) or via email will receive a 2016 transit mug! Watch for a soft copy of the questionnaire which will be emailed to all staff who enroll in early June. If you have any questions about the transit mugs, please email Arthur Orsini, Active Transportation Facilitator.

Spread the word

Help us spread the word and encourage others to use active and sustainable transportation modes to travel to work.

More information on the VCH Transit Subsidy Program is available on VCH Connect. For information on other commuter services, please visit the Commuter Services page. If you have any questions about VCH Transit Subsidy Program, please email Transportation Coordinator, Bruce Lauridsen.