Working with FCV and Common Junction, BC Transit took to the streets in the Future Transit Bus – custom-fitted with iPads loaded with an innovative consultation game designed and developed by FCV.

This unique approach generated TV and press coverage, and attracted members of the public to engage and open dialogue on the issues of transit planning, providing BC Transit with valuable insight and feedback.

The purpose of the game is four fold:

1. To consult with the public and share knowledge about upcoming transit projects.
2. To educate the community about the decision making process, including the financial parameters that transit planners are required to work within.
3. To ensure that they realize that each individual in the community has different needs and priorities.
4. To communicate that the results of the consultation to the decision makers.

The game is a custom web-application designed specifically for the iPad’s touch screen and multi-touch capabilities. The goal was an easy-to-use and fun experience for users.

The gameplay puts members of the public in the chair of a BC Transit decision maker – prioritizing which service features and amenities are most important, even allowing them add their own -  Would they prefer longer transit operating times, a more frequent downtown to uptown service? Expensive rapid transit or frequent transit network service? Lastly, gamers allocate the resources to the projects based on their priority.

Once all steps are complete, users see their choices compared to other members in the community.