Over the next few weeks, the B.C. Liberal government is asking British Columbians to consider and help identify transportation opportunities and priorities as it develops “B.C. on the Move” – a new 10-year transportation plan to build the economy and connect the province’s communities.
British Columbians are invited to provide input on the transportation needs most important to them and to their region. A feedback form accompanies the online discussion guide, which offers an overview of B.C.’s transportation network, an outline of accomplishments and highlights of strategies moving forward.
The feedback form and discussion guide are available online at http://engage.gov.bc.ca/transportationplan/. Feedback will be accepted until 4 p.m. on Dec. 12.
The input gathered from this province-wide engagement will be considered along with technical information and input from key stakeholders.
B.C. on the Move will be ready in the new year and will set out a series of short-, medium- and longer-term priorities for government.
These priorities will focus on growing the economy, moving goods and people safely and reliably, connecting and strengthening communities, and maximizing collaboration and investment with partners, including First Nations, the federal government, local governments, and the private sector.
B.C.’s most recent transportation plan, Opening Up B.C., was developed in 2003. The primary goals of that plan have been accomplished.
Since 2001, more than $16 billion has been invested in transportation infrastructure to improve the quality of life for B.C. families and strengthen the provincial economy.
There are several ways to provide input for the province’s new 10-year transportation plan:
• Visit the website at http://engage.gov.bc.ca/transportationplan/;
• E-mail transportation @gov.bc.ca; and
• Copies of this Discussion Guide and Feedback Form will be available at ServiceBC Centres, First Nation band offices and public libraries throughout the province.
