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REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN

REGIONAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday, December 17, 2014 1:30 pm

REGULAR AGENDA

A. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

1. Regional Growth Management Advisory Committee Meeting – December 17, 2014 (Opportunity for Introduction of Late Items) (Opportunity for Introduction of Late Items – In Camera Agenda)

RECOMMENDATION 1 That the agenda of the December 17, 2014 regular meeting of the Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee be approved as presented.

B. ADOPTION OF MINUTES

1. Regional Growth Management Advisory Committee Meeting – October 15, 2014

RECOMMENDATION 2 Page 1 That the minutes of the October 15, 2014 meeting of the Regional Agricultural Advisory Committee be adopted as circulated.

C. DELEGATIONS

D. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

E. NEW BUSINESS

1. Regional Context Statement Program Update − Staff report dated November 21, 2014

RECOMMENDATION 3 Page 4 That the report dated November 21, 2014 from Regional Growth Strategy Coordinator regarding an update on the development of Electoral Area and municipal Official Community Plan Regional Context Statements be received for information. Regional Growth Management Advisory Committee Agenda – Regular - 2 - December 17, 2014

2. Central Okanagan Transportation Planning Study (Second Crossing) − Staff report dated November 24, 2014 − Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda dated December 3, 2014 − Technical Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

RECOMMENDATION 4 Page 6 That the report dated November 24, 2014 from the Regional Growth Strategy Coordinator regarding the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Central Okanagan Planning Study, which is exploring transportation options that may result in a second crossing of Okanagan Lake, be received for information.

3. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure 10-Year Transportation Plan − Staff report dated November 26, 2014 − Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda dated December 3, 2014

RECOMMENDATION 5 Page 15 That the Board of Directors confirm the following strategic transportation priorities prior to submission to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure as input into the B.C. Ten-Year Transportation Plan; a) The goals, policies and strategic priorities of the Regional Growth Strategy, Electoral Area Official Community Plans, the Transportation Options for Rural Residents Study and the BC Transit North Okanagan Transit Future Plan; and, b) The priorities identified at September 16, 2011 Okanagan Valley Transportation Symposium.

That the Board of Directors confirm the following Electoral Area transportation infrastructure priorities, previously submitted to the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure on July 2, 2014, prior to submission to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure as input into the B.C. Ten-Year Transportation Plan; a) The acquisition of the CN rail corridor, from Coldstream to Kelowna, for future transportation purposes; b) Upgrade and improve safety of both Stickle Road and Birnie Road intersections with Highway 97, in Electoral Area “B”; c) Upgrade and resurface Lumby Mabel Lake Road, within Electoral Area “D”; d) Upgrade and resurface Baxter Bridge, within Electoral Area “D”; e) Install two wheelchair-access only parking spaces on Cosens Bay Road, in Electoral Area “B”; f) Installation of a traffic light and other safety upgrades at the intersection of Highway 97B and Springbend Road in Electoral Area “F”; g) Improve the safety of Enderby Mabel Lake Road, with a request for MoTI collaboration with the RCMP Safe Communities Unit; h) Enhanced MoTI role in remediation work, including infrastructure and drainage improvements, in the vicinity of the Kingfisher Interpretive Centre in Electoral Area “F”; i) Improved communication between local governments and MoTI on rural road and highway improvements; and, j) Enhanced opportunities for partnership with MoTI for the construction of pedestrian and/or cycling paths or trail segments within MoTI Right-of-Ways. Regional Growth Management Advisory Committee Agenda – Regular - 3 - December 17, 2014

That the Board of Directors consider including any additional strategic or infrastructure priorities on a Regional level, including within the member municipalities for submission to the Province as Regional District input into the B.C. Ten-Year Transportation Plan.

F. BUSINESS ARISING FROM DELEGATIONS

G. REPORTS

H. IN CAMERA

I. REPORT FROM IN CAMERA

J. ADJOURNMENT RGMAC - REGULAR AGENDA December 17, 2014 - Item B.1

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN

MINUTES of a REGULAR meeting of the REGIONAL GROWTH MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE of the REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH OKANAGAN held in the Boardroom at the Regional District Office on Wednesday, October 15, 2014.

Members: Director K. Acton Village of Lumby Chair Director J. Pearase Electoral Area “F” Vice Chair Director S. Fowler City of Armstrong Director D. Dirk District of Coldstream Director H. Cyr City of Enderby Alt. Director C. Fraser Township of Spallumcheen Director B. Fleming Electoral Area “B” Director R. Fairbairn Electoral Area “D” Director E. Foisy Electoral Area “E” Director J. Pearase Electoral Area “F”

Staff: R. Smailes General Manager, Planning and Building A. Kittel Regional Growth Strategy Coordinator A. Bevan Executive Assistant (taking minutes)

Also Kim Flick Director, Community Development, Present: City of Vernon Rob Miles Manager, Long Range Planning & Sustainability, City of Vernon

CALL MEETING TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order at 1:07 p.m.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Regional Growth Management Advisory Committee Meeting – October 15, 2014

Moved and seconded by Directors Fleming and Fowler That the agenda of the October 15, 2014 regular meeting of the Regional Growth Management Advisory Committee be approved with the following additions:

- Item D.5 Regular Meeting Time. CARRIED

ADOPTION OF MINUTES

Regional Growth Management Advisory Committee Meeting – June 18, 2014

Moved and seconded by Directors Foisy and Pearase That the minutes of the June 18, 2014 regular meeting of the Regional Growth Management Advisory Committee be adopted as circulated. CARRIED

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DELEGATION

City of Vernon Regional Context Statement Kim Flick, Director, Community Development, City of Vernon Rob Miles, Manager, Long Range Planning & Sustainability, City of Vernon

City of Vernon staff gave an overview of the Regional Context Statement in regards to the Regional Growth Strategy. • Two Public Hearings have been held and Third Reading was given in September 2014 • Expanded on how the RGS policies are incorporated into the updated City of Vernon OCP policies • Future amendments to the OCP are not recommended by staff, they want to create a strong document from the beginning stages which gives clear direction on the future

Annexation applications will only be accepted in three circumstances: 1. One time proposed block annexation of 77 electoral area properties, which are adjacent to both City of Vernon road and sewer services. “This is a one time offer”, owners choose if they would like to be included within the City of Vernon boundaries, if not, property owners cannot apply at a later date. 2. Respecting rural protection areas, except where it serves the City’s long term needs (ex. foothills) and obtains Regional District support. 3. Swan Lake corridor – Explore annexation possibility cooperatively with the electoral areas.

NEW BUSINESS

City of Vernon Regional Context Statement Acceptance

Moved and seconded by Directors Cyr and Pearase That it be recommended to the Board of Directors the City of Vernon Regional Context Statement be accepted CARRIED

City of Enderby Regional Context Statement Acceptance

Moved and seconded by Directors Cyr and Dirk That it be recommended to the Board of Directors the City of Enderby Regional Context Statement be accepted, subject to a City of Enderby OCP Amendment to address the following: • Amend OCP Section 16.0 Regional Context Statement by removing the Title: Section 16.1 Discussion; • Amend OCP Section 4.1.a to clearly articulate that Schedule ‘D’ has ‘force and effect’ as components of the OCP policy framework; and, • Clarify the role and effect of Schedule “D” as a component of the Regional Context Statement by including a definition within Section 1.4 Plan Structure. CARRIED

Regional Context Statement Program Update

The General Manager, Planning and Building advised that funding (Regionally Significant Projects) expires at the end of next year (2015) and that staff are working towards completing all Regional Context Statements with municipal partners.

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Moved and seconded by Directors Dirk and Pearase That the report dated September 24, 2014 from Regional Growth Strategy Coordinator regarding an update on the development of Electoral Area and municipal Official Community Plan Regional Context Statements be received for information. CARRIED

Regional Planning (031) Financial Plan: 2015

Moved and seconded by Director Fleming and Alt. Director Fraser That the report dated September 24, 2014 from the Regional Growth Strategy Coordinator regarding the 2015 Regional Planning (031) Financial Plan be supported in principle. CARRIED

Regular Meeting Times

Moved and seconded by Directors Dirk and Pearase That the discussion of regular meeting times be deferred until after the municipal elections. CARRIED

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:14 p.m.

CERTIFIED CORRECT

Chair Corporate Officer

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REGIONAL DISTRICT of NORTH OKANAGAN REPORT

File No.: 3045.12.03.07

TO: Regional Growth Management Advisory Committee FROM: Planning Department DATE: November 21, 2014 SUBJECT: Regional Context Statement Program Update

RECOMMENDATION:

That the report dated November 21, 2014 from Regional Growth Strategy Coordinator regarding an update on the development of Electoral Area and municipal Official Community Plan Regional Context Statements be received for information.

DISCUSSION:

The Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) was adopted on September 21, 2011. The purpose of the RGS is to ensure that growth and development in the North Okanagan take place in a sustainable and consistent manner. The Local Government Act stipulates that if a RGS considers all or part of a municipality, the local Official Community Plan (OCP) must include a Regional Context Statement (RCS) that clearly identifies the relationship between the OCP and the RGS.

Staff has been working collaboratively with municipalities on the development of RCSs. Staff are committed to assisting municipalities with RGS and are available to assist with options for responding to RGS policies, growth projections and mapping. RCSs are one of the key mechanisms for implementing the RGS. The Regional District of North Okanagan received $250,000 from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Regionally Significant Projects Grant in February 2013 to coordinate RCS development and provide assistance, staff and financial resources to assist in developing ten RCSs.

One of the first RGS implementation actions was the coordination of OCP RCS development for municipal (LGA, Section 866) and electoral area (LGA, Section 865) OCPs within the region. Although communities may choose to pursue different approaches, a coordinated effort ensures local RGS policy interpretation is compatible across the region. The OCP RCSs will also assist in identifying local/regional synergies and additional partnership actions, including local RCS indicator development with linkages to regional monitoring and evaluation.

Regional Context Statement Update:

Municipal and Electoral Area OCP RCSs are under development, although the timing of the adoption of these statements will be contingent on each jurisdiction’s process and timeline. Several member municipalities and Electoral Areas have synchronized RCS development with OCP Reviews, while several others are developing RCSs for current OCPs. Table 1 provides a brief overview of the status of Municipal and Electoral Area OCP RCSs:

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Table 1: Regional Context Statement Development (as of November 21, 2014) Acceptance/ Official Community Plan Regional Context Statement Status Endorsement Date Electoral Areas "B" and "C" (Bylaw RCS development synchronized with OCP Review. May 7, 2014 No. 2626 adopted on Sept 3, 2014) Endorsed by the Board of Directors

Silver Star {Eiectoral/\rea "C") The RCS Workplan will be prepared in 2015. Future• - 2015

RCS development is proceeding, anticipating completion Future* - Electoral Areas "D" and "E" by Q2 2015 2015 RCS development is synchronized with OCP Review, Future* - Electoral Area "F" which is schedule for 2015-2016. 2015/2016 City of Armstrong Accepted by the Board of Directors April2, 2014 RCS development is synchronized with OCP Review, District of Coldstream Future• • 2015 which is scheduled for completion in 2015. City of Enderby (Bylaw No. 1549 The RCS was received by the Regional District for November 5, adopted on Sept. 2, 2014) consideration of acceptance on August 13, 2014. 2014 RCS development is synchronized with OCP Update. The Future* · Q1 Village of Lumby OCP was given First Read ing on November 3, 2014 and 2015 referred to the Regional District for comment. The RCS OCP Amendment Bylaw received Second Under Township of Spallumcheen Reading on November 16, 2014 and was referred to Consideration Regional District for acceptance on November 18, 2014. The RCS was received by the Regional District for November 5, City of Vernon consideration of acceptance on September 12, 2014. 2014

NOTE: * Future dates of RCS Acceptance/Endorsement are approximations and are subject to change, based upon evolving bylaw development work programs and timelines.

SUMMARY:

Five of six member municipalities Regional Context Statements have been developed, either as a draft or a final version. The District of Goldstream is synchronizing the Official Community Plan Review and Regional Context Statement development. The outstanding Electoral Area Official Community Plan Regional Context Statements will be completed prior to December 31 , 2015.

This report provides an update on the status of development of Municipal and Electoral Area Official Community Plan Regional Context Statements.

Submitted by: ( Anthony Kittel ' ) Regional Growth St ~tegy Coordinator

Endorsed by: Approved f~ ln,clusion:

Rob sn1ailes, MCIP, RPP ~avid s~U. ll General Manager, Planning and Building Chief Adm{lllistrative Officer

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REGIONAL DISTRICT of NORTH OKANAGAN REPORT

File No.: 3045.12.03.05

TO: Regional Growth Management Advisory Committee FROM: Planning Department DATE: November 24, 2014 Central Okanagan Transportation Planning Study (Second SUBJECT : Crossing)

RECOMMENDATION:

That the report dated November 24, 2014 from the Regional Growth Strategy Coordinator regarding the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Central Okanagan Planning Study, which is exploring transportation options that may result in a second crossing of Okanagan Lake, be received for information.

DISCUSSION:

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has initiated a three-year transportation planning study for the Central Okanagan to explore potential route options for a future second bridge crossing of Okanagan Lake. Delcan Corporation has been selected as the consulting firm to undertake this $2 million study. It is anticipated that the recommendations and priority projects that result from this study would be implemented over a 25 year timeframe. This Provincial project is a separate and distinct planning process from the B.C. Ten-Year Transportation Plan.

The purpose of this report is to introduce the Central Okanagan Planning Study and the role of the Regional District of North Okanagan in that planning process.

BACKGROUND/HISTORY:

Highway 97 is one of the longest north-south international routes in North America, originating in northern California, proceeding through the length of British Columbia and terminating in the Yukon Territory. Following a route parallel to Okanagan Lake, Highway 97 bisects community cores of numerous Okanagan and Shuswap communities, including West Kelowna, Westbank First Nation, Kelowna, Lake Country, Vernon, Enderby, Grindrod and Sicamous.

A 3-lane Okanagan Lake bridge was completed in 1958 as a critical segment of Highway 97, connecting the communities on the west side of Okanagan Lake with the City of Kelowna. With the growth of the communities in the Okanagan Valley and the construction of the Okanagan Connector (Highway 97C), the original bridge was operating well over its capacity and became one of the most congested stretches of highway in the Southern Interior.

In 1995, a long-range strategic transportation planning project was initiated by the British Columbia Transportation Financing Authority and the Ministry of Transportation and Highways to address long- range system-wide needs, over a 30 year period, for the Okanagan Valley between the U.S. border and the Trans-Canada Highway. The greatest travel demand deficiencies identified by the Okanagan

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Valley Transportation Plan were in the Regional District of Central Okanagan, especially within Kelowna.

Since 2001, the B.C. government has invested more than $600 million in upgrading highways, roads, bridges and transit in the Okanagan to improve safety and reduce congestion. The 5-lane William R. Bennett Bridge (WRBB), a priority Plan implementation project with a budget of $144 million, was completed in 2008 to replace the original 3-lane bridge. WRBB is an integral link of Highway 97, a major commuter route, integral to goods movement through the Okanagan and was designed to relieve traffic congestion and enhance transportation safety and efficiency over the long-term. The Ministry estimated that the bridge would serve the Central Okanagan’s traffic needs for 25 years, based on extensive traffic analysis during the planning and design phases of the project.

With the continued growth of the Okanagan Valley, the Province has initiated a three year transportation study exploring the potential of a second Okanagan Lake crossing.

CENTRAL OKANAGAN PLANNING STUDY (SECOND CROSSING):

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has confirmed that Province has allocated $2 million over the next three years to initiate the a Central Okanagan planning process that may result in the identification of new highway routes and a potential second crossing of Okanagan Lake. Through this planning process, the Ministry will be updating previous engineering work and undertaking a transportation planning study of the Central Okanagan to understand and explore the transportation needs of the region.

The Ministry of Infrastructure, through this planning process, will define short term and long term highway infrastructure improvements through the Central Okanagan, which include: • the identification of alternate corridors, including potential new crossings of Okanagan Lake, and supporting infrastructure such as local road and highway improvements or realignments, intersection and access road improvements; and, • the identification of improvements to existing highway infrastructure. The anticipated results of this planning exercise are a series of consultant reports that identify possible upgrades to the current Highway 97 alignment and an assessment of the alternate highway corridor options for consideration. It is anticipated that this planning process will conclude in early 2017 and the resulting plan and priority infrastructure projects will be undertaken over a 25 year timeframe.

Local Government Consultation:

The Ministry has indicated, as represented in the attached October 17, 2014 letter, that there will be extensive opportunities for local governments, First Nations and the public to have input in the planning process as the needs are explored and potential solutions identified.

Regional District staff have been invited to participate on the Technical Advisory Committee, whose purpose is to provide a forum for technical dialogue between the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, affected local governments and transportation agencies which will be taken into consideration during the development of recommendations.

It is anticipated that the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will present this planning project to the Board of Directors at an upcoming regular meeting, which will further clarify the goals and objectives of this planning process, desired outcomes and further opportunities for Regional District input and participation in this planning process to ensure that resulting recommendations minimize transportation and associate impacts on North Okanagan communities.

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SUMMARY:

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has initiated a Central Okanagan planning study that will explore future transportation needs of the Central Okanagan and examine the feasibility of route options to reduce congestion, improve safety and increase efficiency of Highway 97, including preferred locations for a future alternate Okanagan Lake crossings and potential timing for future project planning purposes.

The Regional District of North Okanagan has been invited to participate, at a staff level, at the technical advisory committee level and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will be presenting this project to the Board of Directors in early 2015, which includes provisions for local and regional government consultation.

Submitted by:

Endorsed by: Approved for Inclusion:

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Rob Smailes, MCIP, RPP David Se~ell . General Manager, Planning and Building Chief Administrative Officer

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October 17, 2014

David Sewell l~l£ ((;ill IT W~WJ Chief Administrative Officer Regional District of North Okanagan ocr 2 o 20111 9848 Aberdeen Road Coldstream, British Columbia, V1 B 2K9 f-1~Cii0NAL DISTni(;T OF NOH IH 01\ANAGAN

Dear David Sewell:

Re: Okanagan Lake Second Crossing Project- Planning Study Initiation

I am writing further to Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone's announcement on September 15th, 2014 of the selection of the consulting firm that will conduct the transportation planning study for the Central Okanagan.

Parson's Inc., previously known as Delcan Corporation, has been retained by the province for this work. The planning study will examine the Central Okanagan to understand and explore the transportation needs of the area looking at route options including preferred locations for a future alternate lake crossing and potential timing for future project planning purposes.

It goes without saying that this is an important study that will influence many future local government and provincial infrastructure decisions. I would like the opportunity to introduce this work and discuss the project plans with the Board of Directors at their convenience.

We anticipate this will be a three-year assignment during which there will be extensive opportunities for local governments, First Nations and the public to have input in the planning process as the needs are explored and potential solutions identified. While the ministry expects form al public consultation to start later this winter it is important for the project team to engage with your staff on technical transportation and land use matters as soon as possible. Project staff and our consultants will be looking to contact your staff to establish communication and discuss the engagement process going forward. It would be helpful if you could advise us of a point of contact for this process.

Ministry of T ransportation O flict· of the ~bi t ing t\dd .-.,,~: J.. ocati(>n: and Infrastructure D i~t ric t ,\ ta nager, Tran~portation 300 - 1358 St. Paul St rc~l 300-- I 35R St. Paul St. Obnngan - Shuswap Di•trict lrlt': 250 712-."\629 www.gov.bc.ca/tran ''"" 25!1712-]{,()9

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In the meantime, if you have any questions or concerns about this letter or the project, please feel free to contact me any time directly at 250-712-3629 or by email at [email protected] .

Yours truly, :.....,__~ c::-r ---.-- ·~_.,) W. Murray r{~; Senior Pr9ject Director Second Crossing Project

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Ministry of OKANAGAN LAKE SECOND Transportation and CROSSING PROJECT ...BRITISH Infrastructure Central Okanagan Planning Study (COPS) COLUMBIA

Technical Advisory Committee Meeting# 1 I Location: MOTI Disfrict Office, Kelowna Date: December 3, 2014 I Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon

AGENDA

1. Introductions- R. Coates (5 min) MoTI

2. Purpose of meeting/ Technical Advisory Group- R. Coates (10 min) MoTI

3. Description of the Project - R. Coates (10 min) MoTI

4. How this work fits in with other initiatives - K. Weicker (10 min) MoTI

5. Detailed description of anticipated rollout-S. Power, ( 20 min) Parsons

6. Project communications-J. Stuempel (1 5 min) MoTI

7. Proposed future meetings - R. Coates ( 5 min) MoTI

8. Questions- All ( 15 min)

9. Close-R. Coates (5 min) MoTI

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OKANAGAN LAKE SECOND CROSSING PROJECT Ministry of Central Okanagan Planning Study Transportation and Infrastructure (COPS) BRITISH COLUMBIA--

Central Okanagan Planning Study (Okanagan Lake Second Crossing Project) Technical Advisory Committee Terms of Reference

Background The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) has initiated a planning study for a future second crossing of Okanagan Lake. This work is consistent with public commitments made in 2013, and is reflected in MOTI's 2014/15 -2016/17 Service Plan published by the Hon. Todd Stone on February 6, 2014. During government budget reviews in March 2014, the Minister of Transportation noted that the Ministry has allocated $2 million to the crossing study over the next three years. Plans for a future lake crossing will occur in the context of a long-term plan to meet future trrmsportation needs in the Central Okanagan ·corridor. This long term plan will also provide a context to assist local municipalities, First Nations and other agencies in their respective transportation planning activities. Given the significance of the exercise, extensive stakeholder and public engagement will be essential to provide appropriate focus and direction at this preliminary stage.

Purpose of the Technical Advisory Committee The purpose of this committee is to be a forum for technical-level dialogue between MOTI and local governments I transportation agencies to inform and be informed by the Central Okanagan Planning Study.

Composition of the Technical Advisory Committee Chaired by the Project Manager for the Central Okanagan Planning Study, it is proposed t1at the committee include transportation/engineering staff representatives from all local governments as well as BC Transit. It is anticipated this group will meet as dictated by milestones and project progress.

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The suggested composition is as follows: • Transportation/planning/engineering staff from: o MOTI o City of Kelowna o District of West Kelowna o District of Lake Country o District of Peachland o Westbank First Nation o Okanagan Indian Band o Central Okanagan Regional District o North Okanagan Regional District o City of Vernon o BC Transit

Geographic Area The Technical Advisory Committee will consider relevant transportation matters associated with the study area, illustrated below.

Terms of ~eference The Term s of Reference for the Technical Advisory Committee are as follows:

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• There will be regular sharing and dissemination of information about the Central Okanagan Planning Study among all committee members on a timely basis. • Committee members will represent the interests of their respective organizations while recognizing, acknowledging and accepting the interests of the other participating organizations. • Members will apply their transportation, planning and engineering knowledge and expertise while sharing loca l information relevant to the study. • It is understood that while viewpoints may be local, the study occurs in a regional context. • Members are accountable to their respective organizations. • Consistent representation and participation by committee members throughout the process is essential to the success of the process. • Meeting frequency, times and duration will be flexible to meet the needs of committee members and progress of the study. • Committee meetings will be open to non-committee members by mutual agreement of the committee. • Where possible, topic areas for the next meeting will be identified in advance, at the end of each meeting. This will form the basis of the meeting draft agenda, which will be prepared by the facilitator and circulated to members for input. • Effort will be made to complete and circulate meeting minutes to members generally within two weeks of each meeting. • Meeting room facilities will be provided and/or arranged by MOTI at the Ministry's expense in Kelowna. • Members will identify an alternative person to act in their absence if required.

Prepared by: Jack Stuempel

Updated November 28, 2014

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REGIONAL DISTRICT of NORTH OKANAGAN REPORT

File No.: 3045.12.00

Electoral Area Advisory Committee TO: Regional Growth Management Advisory Committee FROM: Planning Department DATE: November 26, 2014 Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure 10-Year SUBJECT : Transportation Plan

RECOMMENDATION:

That the Board of Directors confirm the following strategic transportation priorities prior to submission to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure as input into the B.C. Ten-Year Transportation Plan; a) The goals, policies and strategic priorities of the Regional Growth Strategy, Electoral Area Official Community Plans, the Transportation Options for Rural Residents Study and the BC Transit North Okanagan Transit Future Plan; and, b) The priorities identified at September 16, 2011 Okanagan Valley Transportation Symposium.

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DISCUSSION:

The Province has requested input regarding the Regional District's transportation priorities from a regional strategic policy perspective and an Electoral Area transportation infrastructure perspective. This input will be considered during the development of the Provincial 10-Year Transportation Plan. The Province requires that local governments provide input by December 12, 2014 and have arranged a series of local government workshops, including a North Okanagan session which was held on October 29, 2014.

This report proposes a series of Electoral Area transportation infrastructure projects and regional strategic directions that are intended to be confirmed by the Board of Directors prior to submission to the Province as Regional District input into the 10-Year Transportation Plan. It is recommended that the Board of Directors consider including other strategic or infrastructure priorities for submission to the Province.

BACKGROUND/HISTORY:

B.C. Ten (10) Year Transportation Plan

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) is developing B.C. On the Move: A 10-Year Transportation Plan to address the needs of Provincial transportation, including rail, airports, ferries and marine goods shipment. A draft plan is anticipated to be completed in early 2015 and will set out a series of short-, medium- and long-term priorities focused on the following goals: 1. Moving goods and people safely and reliably; 2. Growing the economy; 3. Connecting and strengthening communities; and, 4. Maximizing collaboration and investment with partners, including First Nations, the federal government, regional and local governments, and the private sector.

The Province has requested input, feedback and identified local priorities from local and regional governments until December 12, 2014, as well as residents, other stakeholders, First Nations and industry groups. The timing of public and local government engagement coincided with the B.C. municipal election, reducing the opportunity for Board of Directors input into this process until after the December 12, 2014 deadline. Ministry staff have been made aware of this unfortunate timing of engagement,

Okanagan Transportation Plan Process:

Between 2010 and 2011, MoTI undertook the development of a medium term (5-15 year) Okanagan Valley Transportation Plan with the goal of establishing a vision that was to guide the planning process and identify a series of key transportation priorities to be considered by the Province.

MoTI held the first North Okanagan session of the Okanagan Valley Transportation Symposium on July 19, 2011, with similar events being held in the South Okanagan (July 20, 2011) and Central Okanagan (July 22, 2011). The outcomes of those sessions was used during the second workshop, held at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre on September 16, 2011, which focused on achieving general agreement of elected officials throughout the Okanagan Valley on the establishment of a transportation vision statement and key transportation priorities. Former Board of Directors Chair Halvorson and the Regional Growth Strategy Coordinator attended Workshop #2 and a complete attendance list has been attached to this report. In the future, MoTI was to consider

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outputs from Workshops #1 and #2 when planning future projects on both a inter-regional and individual highway segment basis.

The Regional District and member municipalities provided a detailed list of priority infrastructure needs during the Okanagan Transportation Plan process.The Board of Directors should consider requesting that the Province’s 10-Year Plan include the attached North Okanagan Detailed Transportation Needs List and the following top five strategic priorities developed at the 2011 Okanagan Valley Transportation Symposium: • Intersection safety and congestion; passing opportunities and alignment improvements; • Support Intra- and inter-city transit and active transportation; • A coordinated regional approach to multi-modal and sustainable transportation planning; • Protect rail rights-of-ways; and, • Transportation network improvements, as prioritized by communities.

Electoral Area Directors MoTI Meeting:

The Electoral Area Directors met with the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure and senior Ministry staff on July 2, 2014 to express concerns regarding various segments of the rural road network, which is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. The Electoral Area Directors identified a series of priority transportation infrastructure projects, including the following:

Electoral Area “B”

• Stickle and Birnie Roads: At the meeting, MoTI staff concurred that safety improvements are needed on these road intersections with Highway 97. • Kalamalka Lake/Crystal Waters Trail: RDNO is awaiting MoTI Approval for a section of the proposed trail that would transverse a MoTI right-of-way. • Cosens Bay: Proposal for two wheelchair-access only parking spaces on Cosens Bay Road.

Electoral Area “D”

• Lumby Mabel Lake Road: Upgrades and improved safety on this road segment considered a priority. • Baxter Bridge: Upgrade and resurface the bridge deck.

Electoral Area “F”

• Highway 97B and Springbend Road: Installation of a traffic light and other safety upgrades. • Enderby Mabel Lake Road: Improved safety, request MoTI consider collaboration with the RCMP Safe Communities Unit. • Kingfisher Interpretive Centre: Enhanced MoTI role in remediation work.

General

• Better communication between local governments and MoTI on rural road and highway improvements; • Needs better mechanism to allow citizens to forward transportation concerns to MoTI; • MoTI Right-of-Way for Trails – enhanced opportunities for partnership for construction of pedestrian and/or cycling paths or trail segments; and,

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• 10 Year Transportation Plan – Minister Stone advised that the 10 Year Transportation Plan will have an “interior” component which focuses attention on the rural road network.

The Electoral Area Directors should reconfirm the relevance and priorities of transportation infrastructure projects presented to the Minister on July 2, 2014 and identify any additional priority projects, including any upgrades to Silver Star Road (Area “C”) or other segments of the rural road network.

Key Regional Infrastructure Improvements:

There are a number of key regional infrastructure improvements that are located within municipalities. Member municipalities have been requested by the Province to submit transportation infrastructure priorities and it is recommended that the Board of Directors consider including within the submission regional improvements that are within municipal boundaries.

10-YEAR TRANSPORTATION PLAN NORTH OKANAGAN MEETING:

Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure staff held a Local Government Input Meeting on October 29, 2014. The session was attended by nineteen (19) elected official and staff representatives from Electoral Areas “B”, “D” and “F”, District of Coldstream, City of Enderby, Village of Lumby, Township of Spallumcheen and City of Vernon, as well as communities within the Columbia-Shuswap Regional District. Municipalities were requested to bring forward up to three transportation priorities and the Regional District was requested to submit one priority per Electoral Area.

During the meeting discussion, MoTI staff requested both regional or local strategic priorities, as well as site-specific infrastructure priorities. The meeting was scheduled for one hour and all participants did not have an opportunity to bring forward their priorities for discussion. MoTI staff requested that all local and regional governments submit their priorities to the Province by December 12, 2014. Below is a summary of the discussion points. • The four-laning of Highway 1 was a priority and MoTI had devoted $650 million to this project over the next 8 years; • Improving transportation infrastructure to facilitate goods movement was a priority, especially in Northern BC; • The need for more regional transportation planning, including timelines and dedicated budget (i.e. Highway 97 four-laning from Armstrong to Sicamous, highway-community interface improvements, safety upgrades); • Longer term transportation planning horizons (>10 years), including the need for future transportation corridor planning; • Request for MoTI to take a lead role in protecting decommissioned rail corridors; • The need for more comprehensive monitoring and evaluation of transportation projects, with consideration of other Provincial priorities (i.e. greenhouse gas reduction, safer communities, economic development goals, etc.); • MoTI should consider multi-modal and active transportation goals and opportunities when designing and upgrading transportation infrastructure, especially the rural road network. Of priority to some of the participants is improved cycling infrastructure in the MoTI road network and consideration of local cycling network plans and MoTI improvement plans; and, • In addition to 2014 community priorities, the need to review and include the vision, strategies and priorities that were articulated in the 2011 Okanagan Valley Transportation Symposium into BC 10-year Transportation Plan.

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REGIONAL GROWTH STRATEGY:

The Regional Growth Strategy process involved the participation of MoTI representatives on both the Intergovernmental Advisory Committee and Transportation and Infrastructure Working Group during the development of strategic policy direction and regional policy recommendations. Many of these policies and suggested actions are represented within the Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw No. 2500, 2011.

Goal TI-1: Manage Regional Transportation Corridors

TI‐1.2: the province is encouraged to collaborate with local and regional governments when identifying potential, or enhancing existing, transportation corridors to ensure that planning for major transportation corridors preserves choices for the future, including active transportation options.

TI‐1.3: senior levels of government are encouraged to partner with the Regional District of North Okanagan and its member municipalities when developing a long range corridor protection and/or acquisition strategy that accommodates future transportation needs.

TI‐1.4: the province and other relevant parties are encouraged to support the conversion of redundant transportation rights of way for purposes which support the Regional Growth Strategy, municipal plans, and transportation plans.

Goal TI‐2: Support Integrated Regional Transportation Planning

TI‐2.1: develop an Integrated Regional Transportation Plan and Implementation Agreement between all levels of government using a multimodal approach that creates attractive, integrated and effective transportation choices to provide a broad range of mobility options.

TI‐2.10: encourage sustainable commercial transportation options that reduce the greenhouse gas footprint of goods and services available at the regional and local level.

TI‐2.11: continue to promote rail freight, in collaboration with the province and federal government, as a viable goods movement option.

TI‐2.13: the province is encouraged to collaborate with municipalities, the Regional District of North Okanagan, and other relevant agencies and associations, in the planning of major interregional transportation facilities, such as interregional transit and provincial highways, and the role that they are intended to play to support the Regional Growth Strategy and the economic development of the North Okanagan.

TI‐2.14: The provincial and federal governments are encouraged to collaborate with the Regional District and member municipalities on initiatives that will provide diverse transportation options.

TI‐3.8: the province and federal government are encouraged to support the Regional Growth Strategy through financial contributions for identified priority infrastructure projects and initiatives.

Action TI‐1.1: Develop an Integrated Regional Transportation Plan and associated Implementation Agreements.

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RGMAC Directors and Alternates participated in a Regional Growth Management Advisory Committee Prioritization Workshop held on March 8, 2012. The workshop was designed to provide direction when developing the 5 Year Action Plan, including identifying subjects for Implementation Agreements between various levels of government. The overall five priority strategic directions were:

1. Encourage a strong regional economy 2. Promote sustainable water management 3. Support agriculture and a sustainable food system 4. Support accessible, efficient, multi-modal regional transportation 5. Protect our natural systems and landscapes

Regional Growth Strategy goals, policies and implementation priorities should be considered by the Province during the development of the 10-Year Transportation Plan. The vision, strategic direction and land use designations of the Regional Growth Strategy have been incorporated into Electoral Area and municipal planning documents, resulted in infrastructure investments based upon the goals and strategies of the Strategy and resulted in the initiation of the 2014 North Okanagan Transit Future Plan. MoTI staff participated within the development of the Regional Growth Strategy policy framework and successful implementation requires consistency across local, regional and provincial transportation planning and investment priorities.

OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLANS:

The Electoral Area and member municipal Official Community Plans (OCP) include transportation policies and some priority projects. The following is a list of strategic transportation policies and identified transportation infrastructure priorities referenced within these plans. The following relevant policies are included within the Electoral Area Official Community Plans:

Electoral Areas “B” and “C” Official Community Plan:

15.1.3: The function of Highways #6 and #97 as Provincial Highways serving inter-regional travel will be maintained with the designation of sufficient right-of-way width; by controlling access points; and by ensuring that development of adjacent land does not adversely affect the function of the highway.

15.1.4: Some Major Roads are recognized in the Plan area where the minimum right-of-way is established at 25 meters where direct access will be limited and extra building setbacks will be provided in the “Zoning Bylaw”. The existing Major Roads in the Plan area are as follows: a. Commonage Road f. L & A Road from Silver Star Road to b. Bailey Road Baker Hogg Road c. Old Kamloops Road g. Francis Street to 39th Avenue d. Pleasant Valley Road h. Pottery Road e. Silver Star Road i. 15th Street j. Sarsons Road

15.1.7: The Regional District requests the MoTI approving officer consider the needs of pedestrians and cyclists when approving subdivisions, the creation of new roads or upgrading existing roads. New road designs should accommodate for alternative transportation options with the addition of wider shoulders for pedestrian travel or a wider paved travel surface that can become a designated bicycle route.

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15.1.8: The Regional District requests the MoTI approving officer participate in the acquisition and or dedication of linear trail corridors as outlined in Schedule G of this plan during subdivision approvals and or the creation of new roads and upgrading of existing roads.

15.1.9: The existing railways through the Plan area are hereby designated in this Plan for transportation uses only including a railway or other forms of transportation; and it is policy of the Regional District that it is in the public interest to maintain these transportation routes as “transportation corridors” for the long-term and future amalgamation with these lands to adjacent property owners is not supported.

Electoral Area “D” and “E” Official Community Plan:

10.2.1: The Regional District supports the preparation of a Bicycle and Trail Network Plan. The plan should consider crossovers between the road and trail network plans and opportunities for alternative transportation modes including: bicycle routes, trails, a Handidart, community van, carpool and car co-operatives.

10.2.2: The existing and proposed major roads designated on Schedules B, B1 and B2, along with existing railways identified and designated on Schedule B and B1 as transportation corridors, are endorsed as the long term major routes for movement of traffic. Major roads shall have a minimum width of 25 metres.

10.2.4: Planning for future roads and subdivisions shall take into consideration the needs of public transit, school buses, pedestrians, farm equipment and bicycle routes and other environmentally sensitive transportation methods.

10.2.5: For developments in which road upgrading will be required as a result of the development, the development will not occur until roads adequate for the development are in place.

10.2.7: Local roads shall have a minimum right of way width of 20 meters.

10.2.9: The Board of Directors supports the concept of an all-weather road to link the Village of Lumby with Silver Star Village. The new road is to function as the “connector” of different geographic areas (e.g. White Valley to Silver Star to Vernon). It is not intended to function as a local road and catalyst for new development. Should the road be constructed, the area would continue to support large lots for rural or resource use.

10.2.10: Proposed transportation routes should avoid wetlands and streams and consider the impacts of roads on sensitive natural ecosystems, if possible. Environmental Impact Assessments may be necessary, at the discretion of relevant government agencies. Transportation routes should follow property boundaries and avoid bisecting productive agricultural lands.

10.2.11: Encourage the MoTI) to consider the needs of pedestrians and cyclists when approving new roads or upgrading existing roads. The community of Whitevale, for example, has expressed interest in the development of walkways and bike trails along Whitevale Road and in the Whitevale area generally. New road designs, for example, can support alternative transportation options with the addition of wider shoulders for pedestrian travel or a wider paved travel surface that can become a designated bicycle route.

10.2.12: New roads shall be encouraged to connect into the existing road network plan as shown on Schedules B, B1 and B2.

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10.2.13: Transportation planning may be required as part of the development review process to ensure that traffic issues and impacts are considered in relation to a new development proposal.

10.2.14: Recognize the importance of accessibility for seniors and the mobility impaired and support designs that accommodate these user groups.

10.2.15: Transportation corridors, if not required as right-of-ways for rail purposes, shall be preserved for future mobility, which includes cycle routes, trails and other uses that complement the primary transportation function.

Electoral Area “F” Official Community Plan (Transportation):

1. The existing and proposed major roads designated on Schedule "B", along with railways identified and designated on Schedule “B” as transportation corridors, are endorsed as the long term major routes for movement of traffic,. Major Roads and shall have a minimum width of 25 metres.

2. The function of Highways No. 97A and 97B as major trunk highways, and railways as transportation corridors shall be maintained, and a right-of-way of sufficient width shall be allowed for this function is supported as an objective of the Regional District to support the Regional District’s objective of preservation of unbroken transportation corridors for future use. In this regard the “Okanagan Valley Transportation Corridor” study covering the Okanagan Similkameen, Central Okanagan and North Okanagan Regional Districts has now been completed and the document will be used for future planning reference purposes through the Community Plan area.

3. Transportation corridors, if not required as right-of-ways for rail purposes shall be preserved for future mobility, which includes cycle routes, trails and other uses that complement the primary transportation function.

4. Planning for future roads and subdivisions shall take into consideration the needs of public transit.

6. Access to crown lands and waterbodies shall be provided wherever possible under the appropriate subdivision regulations in which environmental issues must be addressed by the appropriate approval agency.

7. The servicing and Major Roads designations of the "Enderby West Comprehensive Development Plan" (March 1994: Stanley Associates Engineering Ltd.) will be considered with any rezoning or subdivision application for this area shown on Schedule "B".

8. Lusk Lake Road should be dedicated and constructed through to Mabel Ridge Estates. As well, consideration should be given to the need for improvements to local area parking and, improvements to access and circulation at the intersections of Enderby-Mabel Lake Road and Leighton Road and Enderby-Mabel Lake Road and Rivermouth Road all of which should be reviewed with the MoTI.

9. The Regional District will continue to lobby the Ministry of Transportation to improve Stroulger, Old Salmon Arm, Glenmary and Enderby-Mabel Lake Roads to address concerns of area residents regarding pedestrian and vehicular traffic safety and drainage. Other roads in the Plan area that are identified by area residents in the future will also be discussed with the Ministry.

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TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS FOR RURAL RESIDENTS STUDY:

In 2008, the Regional District commissioned Boulevard Transportation Group to complete the Transportation Options for Rural Residents Study. The following recommendations were identified and may be considered by the Board of Directors for inclusion within the input to be submitted to the Province for consideration:

Infrastructure improvements

• Formal park & rides in central locations that allow rural residents to conveniently access public or shared transportation services; • New rural multi-use routes that facilitate use of cycling and walking; and, • Improved bus stop design to encourage public transit use.

Long-range planning and policies

• A regional network plan should be developed that incorporates both cycling and trail routes to ensure that future facilities are developed in a coordinated fashion; • All rail corridors in the North Okanagan should be preserved so they may be used in the future as passenger rail and/or multi-use trail routes; • The Regional District should continue to work with adjacent jurisdictions and the Province to continue to improve transit service in the North Okanagan; and, • The Regional District should work with the MoTI to alter both road standards and maintenance schedules to better accommodate the needs of non-automobile users on public roads.

BC TRANSIT NORTH OKANAGAN TRANSIT FUTURE PLAN:

The following goals were identified in the 2014 North Okanagan Transit Future Plan: 1. The transit system is an attractive alternative to the private vehicle; 2. The transit system complements the goal of compact complete communities; 3. The transit system aids in reducing environmental impacts; 4. The transit system is efficient; and, 5. The transit system is integrated with other Land Use and Transportation plans.

The North Okanagan Transit Future Plan network includes four distinct layers of transit service including the urban conventional service in Vernon and Coldstream, the regional connections between the communities of Armstrong, Spallumcheen, Enderby and Lumby, the interregional connection between Vernon and Kelowna and the Custom Transit system.

The Plan includes short-, medium- and long-term implementation priorities that should be considered by the Province during the development of the 10-Year Transportation Plan.

FINANCIAL IMPLICATION

The Province is developing a 10-Year Transportation Plan, which will list priority projects under Provincial jurisdiction and potentially projects under the jurisdiction of the Regional District or it’s member municipalities. Although the Province could request local government contributions toward any future projects identified by the Regional District, regional financial implications of any identified priorities have not been discussed as part of public and local government engagement.

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SUMMARY:

Regional District transportation priorities, prior to submission to the Province as Regional District input into the 10-Year Transportation Plan, are intended to be confirmed by the Board of Directors.

Staff have identified a series of Electoral Area transportation infrastructure projects, submitted to the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure on July 2, 2014 by the Electoral Area Directors, and regional strategic directions included within local and regional planning documents and other Provincial transportation planning processes..

The Board of Directors is recommended to confirm the following strategic transportation priorities prior to submission to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure as input into the B.C. Ten-Year Transportation Plan; c) The goals, policies and strategic priorities of the Regional Growth Strategy, Electoral Area Official Community Plans, the Transportation Options for Rural Residents Study and the BC Transit North Okanagan Transit Future Plan; and, d) The priorities identified at September 16, 2011 Okanagan Valley Transportation Symposium.

That the Board of Directors is recommended to confirm the following Electoral Area transportation infrastructure priorities, previously submitted to the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure on July 2, 2014, prior to submission to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure as input into the B.C. Ten-Year Transportation Plan; a) The acquisition of the CN rail corridor, from Coldstream to Kelowna, for future transportation purposes; b) Upgrade and improve safety of both Stickle Road and Birnie Road intersections with Highway 97, in Electoral Area “B”; c) Upgrade and resurface Lumby Mabel Lake Road, within Electoral Area “D”; d) Upgrade and resurface Baxter Bridge, within Electoral Area “D”; e) Install two wheelchair-access only parking spaces on Cosens Bay Road, in Electoral Area “B”; f) Installation of a traffic light and other safety upgrades at the intersection of Highway 97B and Springbend Road in Electoral Area “F”; g) Improve the safety of Enderby Mabel Lake Road, with a request for MoTI collaboration with the RCMP Safe Communities Unit; h) Enhanced MoTI role in remediation work, including infrastructure and drainage improvements, in the vicinity of the Kingfisher Interpretive Centre in Electoral Area “F”; i) Improved communication between local governments and MoTI on rural road and highway improvements; and, j) Enhanced opportunities for partnership with MoTI for the construction of pedestrian and/or cycling paths or trail segments within MoTI Right-of-Ways.

It is recommended that the Board of Directors consider including any additional strategic or infrastructure priorities for submission to the Province.

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Submitted by:

Anthony Kittel ) Regional Growth Strategy Coordinator

Endorsed by: Approved for Inclusion: I .I ~\ Rob Smailes, MCIP, RPP David seJJell General Manager, Planning and Building Chief Administrative Officer

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October 15, 2014

Dear Mayor and Council:

I am writing to invite you to participate in a meeting with officials from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure over the next few weeks regarding B.C. on the Move: A 10-Year Transportation Plan.

On October 7, 2014, the Honourable Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, announced that the Government of B.C. will be developing B.C. on the Move: A10-Year Transportation Plan. This new plan will build on our transportation successes over the last 10 years by Identifying short, medium and longer-term priorities and projects to enhance the transportation network across B.C. British Columbians are being Invited to share their ideas for consideration as future improvements to our transportation network are being developed and prioritized. Ple~se see the attached news release regarding the announcement. A Discussion Guide is now available to read online or download at http://engage.gov .bc.ca/transportatlonplan/.

Beginning in mid-October, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure officials will be travelling to communities across the province to djscuss transportation priorities with First Nations, local governments, transportation authorities and other community and business leaders. Our Intention Is to meet with all local govern'!'ents by Novemb~r 7, 2014.

These meetings are intended to generate Informal and constructive discussions about transportation issues of importance to your community and to the region. The input from these discussions will be considered as the 10-year Transportation Plan is developed. To prepare for these discussions, I encourage you to read the Discussion Guide and·to Identify your top two or three transportation priorities.

. . This is an opportunity to ensure your priorities get heard and understood by Ministry officials. If you would be interested in attending, please provide the name of your representative to Lisa Santos at . [email protected] or by telephone at 1-844-855-4850. We will be in touch very shortly to discuss details of the meeting location, date and time. Please note that there will be no reimbursement for any travel expenses incurred for this meeting.

The input received during these meetings will be key to shaping discussions as we prioritize transportation issues across the province as part of B.C. on the Move, government's 10-year transportation plan, and we look forward to hearing about what is Important to your community.

Sincerely, jj#:::=;:::" =-,

Kirsten Pedersen Executive Project Director B.C. on the Move Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure

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For Immediate Release Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure 2014TRAN0079-001483 October 7, 2014 Province to seek input on transportation priorities

VICTORIA- The Government of B.C. is developing "B.C. on the Move", its new 10-year provincial transportation plan, and invites British Columbians to share their ideas as it prioritizes future Improvements in our transportation network.

For some, a priority may be improvements to rural roads for safer travel between communities. Others may favour expanded cycling networks in their area or improvements to a regional airport. This is an opportunity for all British Columbians to join in the conversation and let government know about their most pressing transportation needs.

A Discussion Guide is now available to read online or download at http://engage.gov.bc.ca/transportationplan. It includes an overview of B.C.'s transportation network, an outline of accomplishments and highlights of strategies moving forward.

More information will be available online when public engagement opens on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. The public can submit feedback online from Oct. 14 through to Dec. 12, 2014, at 4 p.m.

The input gathered from this provincewide engagement will be considered along with technical information and input from key stakeholders. These stakeholder meetings started in early September, as Parliamentary Secretary Jordan Sturdy met with over 70 groups on Vancouver Island, including local governments and First Nations, to hear first-ha.nd the transportation needs of Island communities.

"B.C. on the Move", the new 10-year transportation plan, 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, over $16 billion in transportation infrastructure has been invested to improve the quality of life for B.C. families and strengthen the provincial economy.

Quotes:

Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone-

"I look forward to hearing from British Columbians as we develop our new 10-year .

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transportation plan. Through this engagement and our meetings with key stakeholders, we can build a new transportation plan that will benefit our province well into the future; one that reflects the transportation priorities of the people of B.C." learn More:

To read the Discussion Guide, visit http://engage.gov. bc.ca/transportationplan

Media Contact: Government Communications and Public Engagement Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure 250 356-8241

Connect with the Province of B.C. at: www.gov.bc.ca/connect

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BCJOBS Discussion Guide and Survey PLAN Public Engagement October 14-December 12/ 2014

I Go to engage.gov.bc.ca/transportationplan to provide your feedback B.C. on the Move: A 10-Year Transportation Plan

Transportation is a fundamental part of our economy and our quality of life. Over the years, the Province 'of B.C. has worked in partnership with the private sector, First Nations, communities, the federal government and others to build the provincial transportation network we rely on to move people and goods.

British Columbia is developing a new 10-year provincial plan called B.C. on the Move and we want to make sure that issues important to people across the province are considered as part of this ~· Page 30 of 73 process. That's why we're engaging with British Columbians to help identify the transportation opportunities and priorities ahead as we continue to build our economy, connect our communities, preted our environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and provide infrastructure to meet the growing desi re to travel by transit, walking or cycling.

This government is committed to ensuring all British Columbians have the transportation services they need to participate in community life and the workforce, which makes for healthier citizens and communities. Planning and designing transportation infrastructure that all British Columbians can access without impediment is also essential to fulfilling our vision of being the most progressive place for people with disabilities in Canada.

This new plan will be ready in early 2015 and will set out a series of short-, medium- and longer-term priorities focused on: RGMAC - REGULAR AGENDA December 17, 2014 - Item E.3 December 1. Moving goods and people safely and reliably 4. Maximizing co llaboration and investment with 2. Growing the economy partners, including First Nations, the federal 3. Connecting and strengthening communities government, regional and local governments, and the private sector

A safe, efficient, integrated and affordable transportatio n network is t he backbone of B.c.'s economy: moving goods to communities and markets, connecting people to services and jobs, providing access for the natural resource and tourism sectors, and generating international, national and regional trading opportunities.

' B.C. ON THE MOVE I DISCUSSION GUIDE AND SURVEY - We Want To Hear From You: A Province-Wide Engagement Underway from October 14 to December 12, 2014 What are the most pressing transportation issues in your community? Across the province? This Discussion Guide includes an overview of B.c.'s transportation network, what we've accomplished in the past decade, some of our current transportation commitments, and are as where we are looking ahead. It also outlines some of the challenges and opportunities we face as a province over the next 10 years and invites you to provide your feedback about transportation priorities that are important to you. Go to engage.gov.bc.ca/transportationplan to fill in the survey and provide your input (survey available October 14, 2014).

Feedback will be received until Learn More About Transportation In Your Region Page 31 of 73 December 12, 2014. Visit the website: engage.gov.bc.ca/transportationplan to learn more about transportation How input will be used: Public input will be considered, along in yo ur region and see descriptio ns of transportation networks and improvements, with technical information, as the Ministry ofTransportation and population and employment trends, and economic highlights for each geographic region Infrastructure develops its next 10-year plan: B.C. on the Move. in the province, along with opportunities to share yo ur ideas about transportation priorities There are several ways to provide your input: moving forward. Website: engage.gov.bc.ca/tra nsportationplan Mail: P.O. Box 3623 Vancouver Main, Vancouve r, B.C. V6B 3Y6 Email: [email protected] At a Twitter Town Hall meeting Phone: 1 844 855-4850 RGMAC - REGULAR AGENDA December 17, 2014 - Item E.3 December Copies of this Discussion Guide and Survey wi ll be available at Service BC Centres, First Nation Band Offices and public libraries across the province (availa ble the week of October 20, 2014). An engagement summary report wi ll be posted at engage.gov.bc.ca/transportationplan.

B.C. ON THE MOVE I DISCUSSION GUIDE AND SURVEY 1 Message From The Minister

British Columbians rely on our transportation network every day- to get to work or school, to access services, to stay connected to each other and the world- and that's just part of the story. Along with getting us where we need to go, transportation generates employment and underpins job creation, economic development and progress throughout B.C. So, when we invest in affordable transportation improvements, we're investing in our quality of life while enabling tourism, energy, forestry, mining and all our other industries to thrive.

Since 2001, our transportation network has experienced one There are many transportation opportunities all across B.C., and we want your views of the greatest expansion periods in our history. At the same and input as we work to connect communities and families and keep our economic time, the movement of goods and people through B.C. has momentum going. increased dramatically. Demand for our products on world Thank you for your interest and participation. We look forward to hearing from you! markets has never been stronger. And our transportation system is a critical part of our effort to unlock more opportunities in areas such as natural Todd Stone. resources, tourism, agri-food and international education, consistent with the BC Jobs Plan. Minister ofTransportation and Infrastructure

Page 32 of 73 Transportation is also a key to developing liquefied natural gas (LNG), a brand new industry that offers the potential for thousands of jobs and billions of dollars of revenue to he Ip pay for public services. As Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister ofTransportation New and emerging markets ·In Asia continue to offer exciting chances to create jobs and Infrastructure, I had the pleasure of travelling to and opportunities all across our province, and sustain a thriving economy for all communities across Vancouver Island in early September British Columbians. With the ever-increasing demand in China and India for resources to discuss transportation priorities with First Nations, -such as potash for fertilizer, grain for food, liquefied natural gas for fuel, coal for local governments, Chambers of Commerce and other manufacturing steel, and wood for building- B.C.'s ports are busier than ever. Though community leaders. In total, I met with over 70 groups on the United States remains B.Cs largest trading partner, the trading relationship with Vancouver Island. the Asia-Pacific region is expanding. In 2013, exports to Asia were $13.8 billion, more Throughout these meetings, I heard about the need than double their 2004 value of $6.8 billion. for continued investment in the Island's transportation

B.C. on the Move will provide a road map for transportation improvements o~ter the next network to support communities and local economies. Priorities raised included reducing congestion on key corridors, increasing multi-modal connections between RGMAC - REGULAR AGENDA 10 years that will ensure we retain our natural advantages and keep our people and 17, 2014 - Item E.3 December our economy moving forward. We will work. with First Nations, industry, and local and communities, adding cycling infrastructure for commuters and tourists and continuing federal government partners to: to improve our marine ports, ferry system and airports. Advance improvements on highways and side roads to move goods Vancouver Island's priorities will remain a key part of the public engagement discussion and people safely and reliably and Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone and I will ensure that they Seek efficiency and safety improvements for B.c.'s trucking sector are incorporated into the new 10-year provincial transportation plan. Upgrade regiona l airports This is a tre mendous opportunity for all British Columbians to contribute to B.C. on Enhance cycling infrastructure and improve transportation choices the Move, and I am looking forward to working with Minister Todd Stone on this Improve and in crease transit services exciting initiative. Expand port and rail operations in support of B.C.'s Pacific Gateway Sustain our ferry system ' Jordan Sturdy, Promote establishment of a new LNG industry Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister ofTransportation and Infrastructure

2 B.C. ON THE MOVE I DISCUSSION GUIDE AND SURVEY The Transportation Network of British Columbia

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B.C. ON THE MOVE I DISCUSSION GUIDE AND SURVEY 3 Overview of the Existing Transportation Network of British Columbia

British Columbia is one of the largest, mos} geographically diverse places in the ·, . world. Covering close to 945,000 square kilometres, the province is nearly four times the size of Great Britain, two-and-a-half times larger than Japan and larger than every U.S. state except Alaska.

British Columbians are linked to one another and to the world by an integrated transportation network that moves people and goods by road, rail, air and sea. Transportation is key to B.C.'s success; it contributed $10.8 billion in gross domestic product (GOP) in 2013 and directly employed more than 121,000 people. Page 34 of 73

Highways and Sideroads The provincial public highway and side road network The safe movement of people and goods is a priority includes approximately 46,000 kilometres (km) of for all modes of trave l, and the Province and other " provincial highways and side roads, of which 27,000 km agencies continuously research and implement safety are paved and 19,000 km are gravel. Of the paved roads, improvements. Highway and road safety measures can approximately 12,700 km are numbered highways. There include barrier installation, improving sight distances, are about 2,800 bridges. signage, pavement marking and_reflectors, lighting and fencing. Provincial highways and side roads are outside municipal . boundaries except for those designated as provincial A safe and reliable provincial highway and side road RGMAC - REGULAR AGENDA

arterial corridors, and do not include resource roads or network is essential to the continued growth and . 17, 2014 - Item E.3 December privately-owned roads. development of B.C.'s communities, supporting provincial Main highways connect communities and regions and regional economies, and continuing to provide for to move people and goods within B.C. to each other competitive and cost-effective national and international and to destinations beyond. Side roads connect rural · travel and trade. resid ents to communities, provide access for industry to ·resource areas and enable tourists to visit the extensive recreational destinations across the.province.

I 4 B.C. ON THE MOVE I DISCUSSION GUIDE AND SURVEY Overview of the Existing Transportation Network of British Columbia

Major components of the provincial highway Trucking network include: B.C. is home to 23,000 trucking companies with a fleet of almost 40,000 trucks and

Page 35 of 73 Highway 1 (Trans-Canada): The Trans-Canada Highway runs between Victoria, employing over 33,500 peo ple. From semi-trucks and trailers hauling freight, to British Columbia and St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador; it joins all10 logging and industrial trucks serving the resource industry and bringing our natural provinces and is the world's longest national highway. resources to market, to smaller trucks delivering goods to local businesses, trucking plays an integral role in building the provincia l economy. Highway 16 (Yellowhead): Highway 16 is Northern B.C.'s primary east-west corridor. It ru ns from the coast at the Port of Pri nce Rupert and through Prince Annually, about $3 billion in goods are trucked between our gateway ports and the George to Alberta. rest of Canada, and over 1 million trucks cross to/from the United States via our three Lower Mainland border crossings. Highway 97 (Okanagan-Cariboo-John Hart-Alaska Highway): Highway 97 runs from the Canada/US border at Osoyoos in the south, to Trucking safety continues to improve. Since 2003, serious truck cras hes have the British Columbia/Yukon border in the north. This is B.C.'s most important decreased by 24%. north-south connection.

Highway 5 (Coquihalla-Yellowhead): Highway 5 is a north-south route in RGMAC - REGULAR AGENDA December 17, 2014 - Item E.3 December southern B.C. connecting the southern Trans-Canada route (Highway 1) with the northern Yellowhead route (Highway 16), providing the shortest land connection between Vancouver and Edmonton. Highway 3 (Crowsnest): Also known as the southern trans-provincial highway, it is a primary east-west corridor that runs through the southern parts of British Columbia.

B.C. ON THE MOVE I DISCUSSION GUIDE AND SURVEY 5 Cycling and Pedestrian Facilities

r------~ Walking and cycling are healthy, affordable transportation options. The Province I I DID YOU KNOW? Page 36 of 73 encourages the growth of cycling as a way to reduce motor vehicle trips, congestion Cycling 10 km to and from work every d~y means avoiding approximately and greenhouse gas e~issions while supporting tourism and the economy. 1,100 kilograms of greenhouse gas emissions each year It is the goal of the Ministry ofTransportation and Infrastructure to support and I I .- . ~------~------· encourage cycling and wa lking by providing safe, accessible and convenient facilities on highways and roads. The safety _of pedestrians is enhanced through measures such as pedestrian overpasses, crosswalks and intersection lighting.

The Province provides cycling infrastructure on new and upgraded highways and supports cycling infrastructure through the Bike BC program, which provides· funding assistance to local governments to create safe and efficient cycling networks. Bike BC

supports the provision of safe and attractive facilities for commuters and tourists, as RGMAC - REGULAR AGENDA well as supporting public health and fitness by promoting physical activity. Bike BC 17, 2014 - Item E.3 December complements The Provincial Transit Plan (2008-2020) by providing alternatives to car travel to help reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions .

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Transit

Transit is a safe, efficient and affordable form oftransportation. For the sa me BCTransit Page 37 of 73 number of passengers, buses take up a lot less space on roads than private BC Transit is the provincial Crown agency that provides transit service to over 130 vehicles, and can help reduce both road congestion and greenhouse gas emissions communities located outside of Metro Vancouver. BC Transit operates about 1,100 wh ile providing important links within and betwee_n communities. buses and carries more than 50 million passengers a year. BC Transit is cost-shared Investments in transit are guided by The Provincial Transit Plan (2008-2020), which between local governments and the Province.

has the goals of doubling transit ridership to support the development of healthy BC Transit provides conventional transit as well as custom (e.g., HandyDARD and communities, and to decrease energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by paratra nsit services. BC Tran sit also partners with Health Authorities to provide vital su pporting alternate choices to automobiles. health connection services across the province.

The provincial government also supports the U-Pass and BC Bus Pass programs, ·In addition, BC Transit, the Ministry ofTra nsportation and Infrastructure, local which annually help to provide discounted transit passes for over 200,000 students government~ and the Union of BC Municipalities are implementing action items

attending public post-secondary institutions and over 90,000 low-income seniors identified in the fall of 2012 that relate to the 18 recommendations brought forward RGMAC - REGULAR AGENDA December 17, 2014 - Item E.3 December and people with disabilities across the province. in the BC Transit Independent Review.

~ ------~------·' The Province of B.C.'s co ntributions to public transit operating systems are ' the highest in the cou ntry, and more than twice the national average. The Province has provided about $840 million to BC Transit operations since 2001, including $95 million in 2013-2014. In addition, Translink has received $1.6 billion in provincial fuel taxes and $120 million in provinc ia l sales taxes since 2001 . ~ ------•w~••w------~

B.C. ON THE MOVE I DISCUSSION GUIDE AND SURVEY 7 Transit in Metro Vancouver Translink provides transit services within Metro Vancouver- one of the largest ' ~------, BUS TRANSIT IN B.C. transportation seNice areas in North America. In 2013, Translink provided 1.2 million Page 38 of 73 rides each day by bus, rail, boat, bike and custom transit. Provincial investments in transit also support the following important infrastructure features: The system includes the SkyTrain netvyork, a driverless three-line, fully separated Park-and-ride facilities and transit exchanges along transit corridors advanced light rapid transit system. The Expo and Millennium lines operate east Queue-jumper lanes that bypass general traffic, giving buses priority west, connecting downtown Vancouver to other regional centres. The Canada at signalized intersections Line travels north-south, connecting downtown Vancouver to Richmond and the Clearly visible bus stops or bus bays, and safe pedestrian and cyclist access Va ncouver International Airport (YVR). Convenient interconnection between buses and other transportation seNices The Evergreen Line is a new SkyTrain line under construction that will provide fast, frequent and convenient rapid transit from Coquitlam to Vancouver via Port Moody and Burnaby. ·- The system operates over 1,800 buses, along 230 routes. Additionally, the.s ystem RGMAC - REGULAR AGENDA

operates 256 SkyTrain cars, three Sea Bus ferries and 44 commuter railcars. 17, 2014 - Item E.3 December The Metro Vancouver Mayors' Council has recently announced a 10-year vision for transportation for Metro Van~ o uve r, the funding of which is subject to a referendum prior to spring 2015. -

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r----~------Airports and air travel are essential to B.C., connecting people to central provincial 1 Regional Airports ·

Page 39 of 73 hubs and to international destinations. B.C.'s aviation strategy, Connecting With the World: An Aviation Strategy for British Columbia, is focused on growing the economy and Kelowna International (YLW) is B.c.'s third busiest airport, serving over creating jobs by making it more attractive for Canadian and foreign carriers to travel 1.4 million passengers annually and supporting nearly 1,400 jobs through and operate out of B.C. Kamloops Airport (YKA) which is increasingly being used by passengers commuting to work in the resource industries in northern British Columbia B.C.s aviation sector is operated by federal, local and private sector organizations that and Alberta, handled more than 290,000 passengers in 2013 include more than 300+ airports, heliports and water aerodromes that provide travel Prince George Airport (YXS) is the principal airport for passenger and opportunities, passenger and cargo charter services, and medevac services. cargo transport in the North, handling about 427,000 passengers in 2013 Industries such as tourism and international education depend on air transportation Vancouver International Airport (YVR) infrastructure. The aviation industry also supports industrial operations, such as B.c.'s largest ai rport and Canada's second busiest airport, handling about mining and fo restry, and oil and gas, including LNG, by providing access to remote 18 million passengers and 228,000 tonnes of cargo in 2013 areas where these activities are taking place. Furthe r, the aviation industry itself is Supports more than 61,000 jobs and generates more than $11 billion in an economic driver, creating opportunities for aerospace companies to develop RGMAC - REGULAR AGENDA economic activity each year 17, 2014 - Item E.3 December manufacturing, training and other aviation-related services. Finally, the aviation industry supports wildfire protection and emergency health services. ~------010 YOU KNOW? Air traffic volumes have increased in B.C. by 15% since 2001 ~------~

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.. Ports Rail Port infrastructure plays a key role in British Columbia's competitive advantage. Our Rail infrastructure in B.C. facilitates bulk cargo and container transportation. The

Page 40 of 73 ports are Asia's closest ports of entry on the west coa~t of North America. Ports in province has nearly 10,000 km of railway track, carrying about 1 million loaded cars B.C. are predominantly operated by federal, local and private sector organizations; per year. Rail transport in B.C. is predominantly operated by private agencies; there are the primary ports in the province include Kitimat, Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Port Metro three Class 1 railways1 that operate in B.C., including Canadian Pacific Rail, CN Rail and Vancouver, Prince Rupert, Squamish and Stewart. Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway. Ninety per cent ofthe rail network belongs to Investment in our ports is outlined in The Pacific Gateway Transportation Strategy · CN Rai l and Canadian Paciiic Rai l. The network also provides limited passenger service 2072-2020, which ~up ports the BCJobsP!aa and engages a number of private sector . · to the northwest U.S. \Amtrak), the Alberta Rockies (Rocky Mountaineer) and across and government partners through the Pacific Gateway Alliance. Established in 2005, Canada (Via Rail). the Alliance includes the governments of B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Canada, along with representatives ofCN Rail and Canadian Pacific Rail, the ports of Vancouver Trains are capable of moving high volumes of goods at a low cost over long distances, and Prince Rupert, and Vancouver International Airport. and rail is key to moving resources from across B.C. to national and international . ' . British Columbia ports have the highest percentage of loaded export containers on the markets. The railway network is integrated with a number of other shipping modes,

North American west coast. such as inland truck transport facilities and intemational port facilities, like Port Metro RGMAC - REGULAR AGENDA December 17, 2014 - Item E.3 December Vancouver and the Port of Prince Rupert. B.Cs rail network also provides an important PORTS IN B.C. . distribution function for consumer goods and other products dest)ned for markets in In 2011, B.C. ports handled 37%"of Canadian port exports (127 million ofthe Canada and the U.S. total 341 million tonnes), along with supporting industrial exports such as I coal, potash and minerals The value of B.C.'s international merchandise exports gained 6.3% in 2013, "I Transport Canada statistics show that over $68 billion in Canadian exports reflecting STRENGTHENING GLOBAL DEMAND FOR B.C. PRODUCTS as well as were distributed through B.C.'s Pacific Gateway higher prices for commodities such as lumber and pulp. Businesses related to port activity in Vancouver employ almost 100,000 people, generating $20.3 billion in economic output The number of containers handled by Port Metro Vancouver and 1 In Canada, a Class 1 railway is defined as a company that has earned gross rfl!enues exceeding S250 million for Prince Rupert has increased by 57% since 2005 I each ofthe previous rwo years. ~------J

10 B.C. ON THE MOVE I DISCUSSION GUIDE AND SURVEY Ferries Ferries are a part of British Columbia's integrated transportation system, carrying The Provin ce is now pursuing strategies to achieve its vision of a coastal ferry passengers and vehicles across lakes, rivers and ocean waters. service that is affordable, efficient and sustainable while protecting basic services. To this end, the government has increased taxpayer support for coastal ferries T~e inland ferry system has 14 routes, crossing Kootenay Lake, Kootenay River, Upper and Lower Arrow Lake, Francois Lake, the Fraser River (at Lytton, Big Bar and by $86.6 million to 2016. BC Fe~ries is on track to find $54 million in efficiency Barnston lsand), the North Thompson River (at Mclure and Little Fort), and the improvements to 2016, and service reductions have been implemented to better Skeena and Columbia rivers and Adams Lake in the Shuswap. In 2013/14, inland align service levels with traffic demand. ferries- managed by the Ministry ofTransportation and Infrastructure- carried The provincial government and BC Ferries will continue to explore strategies to more than 2.2 million passengers and 1.3 million vehicles. support an affordable and sustainable ferry system beyond 2016. These strategies Page 41 of 73 include a number of innovations that BC Ferries is currently undertaking, such as the Coastal Ferries new cable ferry to serve Denman Island, LNG propulsion and interoperability for its The coastal ferry system, operated by BC Ferries, provides year-round vehicle and three new intermediate-class vessels, and conversion of its Spirit-class vessels to LNG passenger service on 24 routes to 47 termi nals. with a fleet of 35 vesse ls. In 2013/14, propulsion during their mid-life refits. BC Ferries carried 19.7 million passengers and 7.6 million vehicles. The Government of B.C. is also studyi ng the feasi bility of a fixed link between The coastal ferry system has been facing cost pressures for more than 20 years. In Gabriola Island and Vancouver Island to replace existing ferry service. 2012 and 2013, the Province engaged coastal communities and ferry users from across B.C. about strategies to ensure the long-term sustainability of the coastal ferry network. This followed an extensive public consultation in 2011 by the BC Ferry

Commissioner. These consultation and engagement results will inform the ferries RGMAC - REGULAR AGENDA December 17, 2014 - Item E.3 December portion of B.C on the Move.

For more on the BC Coastal Ferries 2013 Community Engagement, please visit www.th.gov.bc.ca/coastalferriesengagement/info.html.

B.C. ON THE MOVE I DISCUSSION GUIDE AND SURVEY 11 A Decade of Growth

Since 2001, there has been over $16 billio.n invested in transportation infrastructure in B.C., including over $13 billion in provincial investment and $3 billion through federal and local partnerships. There has also been significant private sector investment of about $11 billion in port, rail and airport infrastructure in support of B.C.'s Pacific Gateway.

Investing in the transportation network is key to improving our economy and quality of life, enhancing safety and reliability, opening up trade routes, and

. ~ kee ping pace with British Columbians' evolving needs and priorities. The investments made by the Province and others in our transportation network have paid off significantly.

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Highway and Side Road Network Expansion Highway and Side Road Rehabilitation and Safety Improvements

180 km of new four- and six-laning, including the Trans-Canada Highway, the 18,000 km of highway repaving Cariboo Connector, the Okanagan Valley Connector, border improvements in the 3,000 km of side roads repaired and reg ravelled Lower Mainland and improvements to key corridors in the North 480 bridges repaired or replaced 30 new passing lanes on rural highways, including Highways 16, 3 and 5 and 6.500 km of rumble strips installed Highway 97 North $240 million to repair highways and roads impacted by the hauling of mountain 27 new highway interchanges pine beetle-infected ~ood since 2006 80 intersection upgrades $435 million to improve and strengthen highways and side roads used by the oil

Major projects, including: and gas industry in B.C. since 2001 RGMAC - REGULAR AGENDA December 17, 2014 - Item E.3 December Sea-to-Sky Highway William R. Bennett Bridge Port Mann/Highway 1 Kicking Horse Canyon Highway Project Phases 1, 2 and 3 South Fraser P~rimeter Road (Highway 17) Major expansion and improvement projects are key to improving safety, relia bility and mobility. The benefits of these projects to people's lives and the economy of B.C. can not be overstated -our progress and competitiveness depend on such improvements to keep pace and connected with the rest of the world.

I 12 B.C. ON THE MOVE I DISCUSSION GUIDE AND SURVEY Cycling and Pedestrian

BC Spirit of 2010 Trail E&N Rails with Trail Project on Vancouver Island Kinsol Trestle Restoration on Vancouver Island UBC-0 to downtown Kelowna Rails with Trail Central Valley Greenway in Metro Vancouver • ·Lower Mainland North Shore Spirit Trail Tyner Boulevard Trail to University of Northern B.C. in Prince George Highway 16 Trail Connector in North Central B.C.

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330 new buses and 516 bike lockers across B.C. Canada Line completed Evergreen Line construction started Kelowna Rapid Bus Metro Vancouver Highway 99 bus lanes

Airport

Significant improvements made to airport infrastructure at 38 airports since 2001 across B.C., including Kamloops, Kelowna, Langley, Prince George, Abbotsford,

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Port and Rail

Delta port Third Berth Project and Delta port Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project Roberts Bank Rail Corridor Program in the Lower Mainland Port of Prince Rupert Fairview container terminal expansion Ridley Island Road, Rail and Utility Corridor Project So uth Shore Trade Area, North Shore Trade Area, and road and rail improvement projects in the Lower Mainland to increase trade capacity and efficiency of goods movement

B.C. ON THE MOVE I DISCUSSION GUIDE AND SURVEY 13 Significant Infrastructure Milestones across B.C. since 2001

2001 Construction begins on a decade-long program to improve oil and gas 2008 The William R. Bennett Bridge across Okanagan Lake opens. It is the rural roads for the northeast, resulting in $435 million to improve and only floating bridge in Canada, and one of only nine in the world. strengthen highways and side roads used by the oil and gas industry. Bike BC is established to identify and build cycling facilities of regional and provincial significance while continuing to help local governments B.C. and Canada invest over $30 million to upgrade B.C./U.S. border 2002 develop their local networks. · crossings to improve public safety and support the flow of goods and services. 2009 The Canada Line opens, making Vancouver International Airport the first airport in Canada directly served by rapid transit. - 2003 The Province releases Opening Up B.C.- a 10-year plan to build on B.c.'s competitive advantages with strategic investments in our The Sea-to-Sky Highway transportation network. Improvement Project is

Page 44 of 73 completed, significantly improving 2005 The first phase ofthe Cariboo Connector program announced, a safety, reliability and capacity of project to four-lane the entire length of Highway 97 between Prince the highway serving communities George and Cache Creek. between West Vancouver and Whistler. Mountain Pine Beetle Program was announced, resulting in 2006 . The expanded Prince George Airport opens, including a la rge runway $240 million invested to repair highways and roads impacted by the expansion to 11,450 feet, making it the third-longest commercial runway hauling of mountain pine beetle-infected wood. in Canada and increasing its competitive advantage as a refuelling stop for international cargo flights. 2007 Phase 1 of the Fairview container terminal (Port Kelowna International Airport completes a major runway extension. of Prince Rupert) opens Work on a two-phased terminal building expansion to meet forecasted

traffic demand is currently underway. RGMAC - REGULAR AGENDA

leading to rapid growth in 17, 2014 - Item E.3 December container traffic. 244 new buses were added to service in 2008/2009. B.C. and Canada commit to the Roberts Bank 2010 Kelowna Rapid Bus Rail Corridor Program, .. service begins. funded by an unprecedented collaboration of 12 partners. The program The third berth at the consists of nine road-ra il projects in Delta, Surrey, the City of Langley Delta port container and the Township of La ngley for delivery by 2014, including eight terminal opens in 2010, overpass projects to separate road and rail traffic. raisi ng terminal capacity by 50%.

14 B.C. ON THE MOVE I DISCUSSION GUIDE AND SURVEY 2011 The Marine Shore Power Program - the first of its kind in Canada Northern Rockies Regional Airport at Fort Nelson completed a allows cruise ships to plug in to electrical outlets while they're terminal expansion to accommodate an increase in passenger volumes docked, instead of idling their diesel generators. resulting from LNG sector development

The Delta port Terminal, Road and Rail Improvement Project, which will include a new overpass and a series of road and rail projects 2013 The South Fraser Perimeter Road (Highway 17) opens to provide to improve movement of goods and equipment, is announced. a more efficient route for commercial traffic moving in and out of the Lower Mainland. The Canadian Rockies International Airport (Cranbrook) completed a major runway expansion and terminal expansion project. Cariboo Connector Project Phase 1 completed, implementing 40 km of new four-laning on Highway 97 between Cache Creek and Improvements to the Abbotsford International Airport completed, Prince George. including expansion of the terminal building, lengthening of the main Page 45 of 73 runway and development of a parallel taxiway system. Announcement of significant Trans-Canada Highway expansion projects between Kamloops and the Alberta border, including Monte 2012 Work begins on the Ridley Island Road, Rail and Utility Corridor Creek to Pritchard Phase 2, which will add over 7 km of new four-lane Project, which will provide key foundational infrastructure for future capacity, in conjunction with 6 km of four-laning from Pritchard to terminal improvements on Ridley Island near Prince Rupert, directly Hoffman's Bluff Phase 1 and 2, with Phase 1 already underway. contributing to our provincial goals for LNG and other industries such Completion of Phase 1, 2 and 3 of the Kicking Horse Canyon Project, as potash and coa l. · · a significant Highway 1 four-laning project between Golden and the The new Port Mann Bridge opens, easing congestion on one of the Alberta border, including replacement of the Park Bridge. Lower Mainland's busiest highways. George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project announced with Announcement of Phase 2 of the Cariboo Connector Project, adding construction starting in 2017. a further 30 km of four-laning, which will result in almost 50 per cent of RGMAC - REGULAR AGENDA

the 440-kilometre highway between Cache Creek and Prince George 17, 2014 - Item E.3 December 2014 Over 5 km of new median being three or four lanes wide. barrier completed on Lower Mainland Highway 99 shoulder bus lanes completed, the Mala hat Corridor, improving transit service from Surrey and Delta to Richmond. with a second round of safety improvements Four-laning of the Trans-Canada Highway between Kamloops and and additional median the Alberta border over the next 10 years is announced. barriers announced. Construction begins on the Evergreen Line, which will provide fast, When complete, over frequent and convenient rapid t ransit from Coquitlam to Vancouver via 50% of the Malahat Port Moody and Burnaby. Highway will have median barriers.

B.C. ON THE MOVE I DISCUSSION GUIDE AND SURVEY 15 B.C. on the Move: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead

To keep our economy growing and to keep our communities strong, we must continue to enhance connectivity, safety and mobility across our transportation networks while keeping in mind the following opportunities and challenges.

Our infrastructure is aging. Much of our transportation infrast_ructure Environmental impacts can be reduced. Transportation is a major has been in use for more than half a century, with all the resulting wear and tear you contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. But every step we take to improve might expect This underlines the need for ongoing maintenance and rehabilitation efficiency helps to minimize the impact. Expanding pedestrian, cycling and transit to protect our stock of transportation assets, valued at more than $100 billion_ infrastructure, along with new appr,oaches such as powering ferries with natural gas

Page 46 of 73 instead of diesel will help reduce environmental impacts. Our population is growing. By 2025, an additional 1 million people will be living in Britis h Columbia, adding to existing demands '?n our roads, bridges, ~ighway safety niust continue to improve. Since 2003, the ferries and transit systems. We're also aging, with seniors representing a growing number of vehicle co llisions in the province has dropped by 28%, thanks in part proportion of the total population. to safety improvements on highways, roads and bridges. As we move forward

with new investments, we can build on this rec~r d and make our transportation Our resource sectors are rapidly expanding. This is putting systems even safer for British Columbian's. ·· additional pressure on ru ra l British Columbia, especially in the North, where the energy sector is attracting billions of dollars in new private sector investment. Keeping transportation improvements affordable. Fisca l Although the resources are located in the North, their development affects the discipline towards balancing the budget remains a key focus while supporting

whole supply chain -from access to the land, to access to markets- especially since economic growth, job creation and initiatives to benefit British Columbians. RGMAC - REGULAR AGENDA December 17, 2014 - Item E.3 December a lot of our products are destined for export.

Travel choices are changing. In urban areas, many more people are choosing to walk, cycle or take public transit; infrastructure development needs to factor in these choices. In ~d ditio n, more people are comm uting long distances -for example, to work in the resource sectors - and need to depend on a reliab le transportation network.

16 B.C. ON THE MOVE I DISCUSSION GUIDE AND SURVEY Moving Forward

Looking ahead to the next 10 years, here are some highlights of key strategies and actions being explored for B.C. on the Move. We are interested in your input on these strategies for transportation investment in B.C. as well as your feedback about other transportation infrastructure that is important to you.

1.3 Continuing to expa~d and improve highway c~pacity, bridges and side roads by: Safety is a priority for all modes of t ravel, and safe movement of people and goods Adding rural highway passing lanes (e.g., Highway 3 and Highway 5) and is dependent on access to a reliable transportation network. Reliability means completing intersection upgrades Page 47 of 73 having a network available in good condition with sufficient services and choices Delivering major projects such as the George Massey tunnel replacement, available to meet the transport and trade needs of the province, and with minimal the Cariboo Connector and exploring options fo r a future second crossing delays and uncertainties that can lengthen travel times. of Okanagan Lake in Kelowna

Strategies to support this priority include: Expanding key corridors by four- and six-laning and completing significant 1.1 Continuing to increase highway safety and reliability by: improvements such as new and upgraded interchanges Investing in highway barriers, signage, new and improved traveller Improving highway rest areas information systems, improved community and pedestrian facilities, ~------, I and upgraded avalanche warning and control systems to improve B.C. has some of the best highway conditions in the country, and we want to roadside safety keep it that way. Good roads cost less when you maintain regu lar investment Seeking efficiency and safety improvements for B.C.'s trucking sector in highway and bridge rehabilitation. For example, deferring a needed highway RGMAC - REGULAR AGENDA December 17, 2014 - Item E.3 December Implementing t he Rural Highway Safety and Speed Rev iew repaving project by four years can double the cost of repairs, and if you leave it recommendations for eight years, the costs of reha bilitation can go up by 400%. ~------.------.,... -- 1.2 Keeping highways, bridges and side roads in good condition by: -- - · -

Investing in repaving highways and side roads, and repairs and improvements to highways, side roads and bridges

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Transportation generates employment and underpins job creation, economic 2.4 Strengthening B.c.'s trucking sector by: development and progress throughout B.C., so when we make affordable Eliminating unnecessary regulation around licensing and permitting transportation investments, we are investing in tourism, increased trading capacity Exploring options to increase industry cost-effectiveness and decrease with the world and all of our industries in B.C., such as forestry, mining, energy, and idling to reduce greenhouse gas emissions oil and gas. Expanding rest areas and parking opportunities for B.C. truckers Strategies to support this priority include: 2.5 Strengthening B.c.'s aviation sector by: 2.1 Supporting the development of LNG and other resource Improving air access to and within B.C. by working with Vancouver development by: Page 48 of 73 International Airport, international airlines and regional carriers Continuing to improve highways, side roads and bridges that provide Promoting competitive federal economic policies and regulations to access to natural gas exploration and drilling programs increase new commercial ca rrier opportunities and air travel Working with First Nations and private, local and federal partners to ensure the transportation infrastructure and policies needed are Ensuring transportation supports the growth of LNG and other resource sectors in place is a primary focus. There has been a 400% increase in truck heavy hauling 2.2 Identifying and upgrading key highways and bridges to facilitate (overweight and oversize) over the past 10 years. Working to facilitate heavy heavy and oversized hauling to keep commercial traffic flowing hauling and supporting safe and competitive trucking practices will be a key smoothly across B.C. strategy moving forward. 2.3 Supporting increased trade with Asia and around the worl.d by: RGMAC - REGULAR AGENDA

Continuing to. expand key trade corridors and improve traffic flow 17, 2014 - Item E.3 December through the ~entral North (e.g .• Cariboo Connector, Highway 16), the Southern Interior (e.g., Highway 1 Kamloops to the Alberta Border, Okanagan Valley Connector) and the Lower Mainland (e.g.; George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project) Increasing trade capacity by partnering with private and local agencies on needed road, rail and port improvements Working with the United States to improve the movement of people and goods across the Canada/U.S. border

18 B.C. ON THE MOVE I DISCUSSION GUIDE AND SURVEY 3. CONNECTING AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES G~i!I{W)jj}l$1f1'·*'1mfi'MM''w'':' British Columbians rely on our transportation network every day to get to work or school, to access services, and to stay connected to families, each other and the Our final key priority is maximizing investment with our partners. Private sector world. Transit services. connections within and between communities, having travel businesses, First Nations and other levels of government share B.C.'s interests in choices, and reducing emissions and greenhouse gases are essential to our quality the transportation sector. Maximizing their investments will help keep the of life. system affordable.

Strategies to support this priority include: Strategies to support this priority include: 3.1 Supporting regional and small community airports to improve 4.1 Partnering with First Nations, local governments and the

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3.2 Improving and increasing transit services for communities 4.2 Maximizing federal funding by identifying and obtaining all possible across B.C. federal contributions to provincial improvement projects

3.3 Enhancing cycling infrastructure and improving transportation 4.3 Engaging with stakeholders and British Columbians in planning choices by: future transportation priorities to explore different funding options Partnering with communities to build cycling and walking trails and to maximize investments going forward Widening shoulders and improving maintenance on shoulder cycling routes Working with local partners to promote and encourage cycling and walking - RGMAC - REGULAR AGENDA December 17, 2014 - Item E.3 December

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This survey seeks your input regarding transportation improvements in British Columbia as well as feedback about other transportation infrastructure that is important to you.

1. MOVING PEOPLE AND GOODS SAFELY AND RELIABLY Please provide your level of agreement with each of the following strategies to support MOVING PEOPLE AND GOODS SAFELY AND RELIABLY over the next decade:

STRONGLY SOMEWHAT NEITHER AGREE SOMEWHAT STRONGLY STRATEGIES I AGREE AGREE NOR DISAGREE DISAGREE I DISA.GREE Page 51 of 73 T 1.1 Keeping highways, bridges and side roads in good condition I D D D D D I I I Continuing to expand and improve highway capacity, bridges and 1.2 D I D D l side roads D D

2. GROWING THE ECONOMY Please provide your level of agreement with each of the following strategies to support GROWING THE ECONOMY over the next decade: RGMAC - REGULAR AGENDA STRONGLY SOMEWHAT NEITHER AGREE SOMEWHAT STRONGLY 17, 2014 - Item E.3 December STRATEGIES I AGREE AGREE NOR DISAGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE

2.1 Supporting the development of LNG and other resource development D D D I D D I 2.2 Identifying and upgrading key highways and bridges to facilitate heavy I and oversized hauling to keep commercial traffic flowing smoothly D D D D D across B.C. I I

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2. GROWING THE ECONOMY -continued

STRONGLY SOMEWHAT NEITHER AGREE SOMEWHAT I STRONGLY STRATEGIES AGREE I AGREE NOR DISAGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE I 2.3 Supporting increased trade with Asia and around the world D D . D I D D I - 1.-. I 2.4 Strengthening B.C.'s trucking sector D D D D D .. Page 52 of 73 2.5 Strengthening B.c.'s aviation sector 0 0 0 D D l l

3. CONNECTING AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES Please provide your level of agreement with each of the following strategies to support CONNECTING AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES over the next decade:

STRONGLY SOMEWHAT NEITHER AGREE SOMEWHAT I STRONGLY STRATEGIES I AGREE AGREE NOR DISAGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE

3.1 Supporting regional and small community airports to improve RGMAC - REGULAR AGENDA infrastructure such as runways and terminals 0 D D 0 D 17, 2014 - Item E.3 December

3.2 Improving and increasing transit services for communities across B.C. 0 I 0 0 0 0 . 3.3 Enhancing cycling infrastructure and improving transportation choices D D I D D D

22 B.C. ON THE MOVE I DISCUSSION GUIDE AND SURVEY 4. Please indicate your top three priorities for transportation 5. Please provide any additional comments: infrastructure improvements: CD Page 53 of 73 RGMAC - REGULAR AGENDA December 17, 2014 - Item E.3 December

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Learn More About Transportation In Your Region Visit the website: engage.gov.bc.ca/transportationplan (available as of October 14, 2014) to learn more about transportation in your region and see descriptions of transportation net works and im provements, Ministry ofTransportation population and employment t rends, and economic highlights for each geographic region in the province, ....8Rn-ISH COW.\ TAL\ and Infrastructure along with opportunities to share your ideas about transportation priorities moving forward.

engage.gov.bc.ca/transportationplan RGMAC - REGULAR AGENDA December 17, 2014 - Item E.3

Workshop #2 Penticton Trade & Convention Centre Attendees (Alphabetical)

Name Representing Position 1 Ashton, Dan City of Pentlcton Mayor 2 Baker, James District of lake Country Mayor 3 Bepple, Keith Westbank First Nation Manager of Engineering 4 Bootsma, Marty City of Salmon Arm Mayor 5 Broderick, Craig District of Coldstream Dlr. of Dev. Services 6 Chapman, !an City of Pentlcton City Engineer 7 Chapman, Tom RD of Okanagan-Simllkameen Vice-Chair 8 Condon, Terry District of Peachland Acting Mayor 9 Dav, T()m BCTransit Director 10 Despot, Walter Village of Keremeos Mayor 11 Ferguson, Patti City of Armstrong CAD 12 Flndlater, Doug District of West Kelowna Mayor 13 Forman, Sandy Public Transportation Consultant Facilitator 14 Forslund, Ed Town of Spallumcheen Public Works Manager 15 Fraser, Christine Town of Spallumcheen Acting Mayor 16 Garlick, Jim District of Coldstream M;~yor 17 Grant, Shawn BC Ministry oflransportatlon & Infrastructure Observer 18 Grifone, Ed CTQ Consultants Ltd. Presenter I Facilitator 19 Guarnaschelll, Marco NovaTrans Consulting Inc. Facilitator 20 Halvorson, Herman RD of North Okanagan Chair 21 Hampson, Pat Town of Oliver Mayor 22 Harris, Alan District of Slcamous CAO 23 Hill, Dave District of Summerland Operations Manager 24 Jesney, Margo IEC Infrastructure Engineering Consultants Project Administrator 25 Johnson, Jason District of West Kelowna CAO 26 Kadla, Tom VIllage of lumby CAO 27 Kittel, Anthony RD of North Okanagan Growth Strategy Coordinator 28 Kruger, Jonathan Pentlcton Indian Band Chief 29 letnick, Norm MLA- Kelowna/Lake Country 30 Lippert, Wayne City of Vernon Mayor 31 Macleod, Malcolm District of Sicamous M~\'~r 32 Martin, Rhona Columbia-Shuswap RD Dir,, Electoral Area E 33 Mattiussi, Ron City of Kelowna City Manager 34 Mclean, Randy Town of Princeton Mayor 35 Mercer, Michael District of lake Country Director of Planning 36 Mueller, Rob District of West Kelowna Engineering Manager 37 Murray, John JJRM Projects ltd. Facllltator 38 Newell, Bill RD of Okanagan-Similkameen CAD 39 Newman, Jim Town of Osoyoos Comm. Dev. Manager 40 Parkes, Norm BC Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure Observer 41 Patterson, Brian Urban Systems Presenter I Facilitator 42 Perrino, Janice District of Summerland Mayor 43 Peterson, Trudy lower Slmllkameen Indian Band Housing Coordinator 44 Pieper, Chris City of Armstrong Mayor 45 Plamondon, Dan RD of Central Okanagan Dir. of Dev. Services 46 Reay, Harold RD of Central Okanagan CAD 47 Retzer, David BC Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure Photographer 9-Dec-11

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Workshop #2 Penticton Trade & Convention Centre Attendees (Alphabetical)

Name Representing Position 49 Richardson, Jim BC Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure Observer so Rock, Clive Silex Consulting Inc. Presenter I Facilitator 51 Sadilkova, Regina Thompson-Nicola Reg. District Dir. of Dev. Services 52 Schlerbeck, Peter District of Peachland Councillor 53 Shepherd, Sharon City of Kelowna Mayor 54 Smith, Dave District of Peachland Director of Planning 55 Stevens, Tim IEC Infrastructure Engineering Consultants Facilitator 56 Swite-Ghostkeeper, Loretta Westbank First Nation CouncHior 57 Szalay, Tom Town of Oliver Municipal Manager 58 Talbot, Rene Columbia-Shuswap RD Dir., Electoral Area D 59 Taylor, John Thompson-Nicola Reg. District Dir ., Electoral Area L 60 Tekano, Murray BC Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure Observer 61 Vaughan, Bob Bob Vaughan & Assoc. Facilitator 62 Watson, Amanda City of Vernon Mun.Trans.Tech.lll 63 Welcker, Kathryn BC Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure Observer 64 Wejr, Dee City of Enderby Mayor 65 Winters, Ben Village of Lumby Acting Mayor

9-Dec-11

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Presentation on Bus and Rail Transit Principles RGMAC - REGULAR AGENDA December 17, 2014 - Item E.3 December

Presentation on Land Use Planning Principles

Presentation on Active Mode Prindples

Final Reporting and Documentation Ministry of BRITISH Transportation ~w.~• ~-=·;: COLUMBIA and Infrastructure ~ .. -..... ~ .. .., ___ -::.. RGMAC - REGULAR AGENDA December 17, 2014 - Item E.3

Table 3.2-Strategic Priorities Scoring

Strategic Group Total Priority Strategic Priority %Support 1 2 3 4 5 6 7&8 Scare Number Intersection safety and congestion; Passing opportunities A+F 5 5 5 5 5 4.5 5 34.5 33% and alignment Improvements B+C Intra and Inter-city transit; Active modes 2 2 2,5 3 3 4.5 4 21 20% Coordinated regional approach to multi-modal & D 3 4 4 2 1 2 16 12% sustainable transportation planning

E Network Improvements 3 2 4 1 10 10%

G +J Protect rail rights-of-ways; Goods movement 4 4 2.5 2 12.5 12%

H tllghway interface through rural communities 1 1 l 3 6 6%

I Improvements for alternative modes 1 1 1%

K Enhance tourism features l 3 4 4%

The ranking provided by the participants resulted In the following top five strategic priorities for transportation In the Okanagan Valley: 1. Intersection safety and congestion; Passing opportunities & alignment improvements; 2. Intra & Inter-city transit; active transportation; 3. Coordinated regional approach to multi-modal & sustainable transportation planning; 4. Protect rail rights-of-ways; Goods movement; and 5. Network Improvements.

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4.0 Vision Statements The Workshop #2 participants were tasked with writing a vision statement for transportation in the Okanagan Valley using the top five strateglc priorities as summarized In Section 3. To achieve this, participants were asked to create vision statements that would be:

<> A long-term view, describing how we would like the world to be at a future date; o A source of Inspiration; and " High-level decision-making criteria. The participants were asked to consider the following attributes of a successful vision statement:

111 Vivid and clear picture; e Description of a bright future; " Memorable and engaging wording; e Realistic aspirations; and e Alignment with community values and culture. The 8 groups (tables) were merged to represent each of the north, south and central Okanagan areas respectively. Each merged group was tasked with developing Independent vision statements for the entire Okanagan Valley. The resulting vision statements developed by the north, south and central Okanagan participants are presented below exactly as written and presented by the participants.

4.1 North Okanagan The following Is the vision statement developed by the north Okanagan group at Workshop tl2: The long range Okanagan Valley Transportation system will: " Be safe and efficient. e Incorporate Intra and Inter-city transit and active transportation. e Be developed using a coordinated regional approach to miilti-moda/ and sustainable transportation. " Enhance goods movement and protect rail rights-of-ways. " Be planned to promote network Improvements with the aim to assist community revitalization and alternate routes for focal traffic.

4.2 Central Okanagan The following Is the vision statement developed by the central Okanagan group at Workshop 112: The long range Okanagan Valley Transportation system will:

o Design and build safe, congestion free Intersections and adequate passing lanes and alignments. o Increase and improve Intra and Inter-city transit and active transportation opportunities. o Support and encourage coordinated multi-modal transportation planning between communities. o Project rights-of-ways for utility corridors and movement of people and goods.

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" Plan network Improvements, assisting community revltafiwtion and provision of a/temate routes {includes bypasses). ll- .3 South Okanagan The following Is the vision statement developed by the south Okanagan group at Workshop #12: The long range Okanogan Volley Transportation system wiff:

o Be o safe, functional and efficient network. • Include public and octfve transportation options. o Be committed and coordinated across the region.

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Page 62 of 73 OKANAGAN VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SYMPOSIUM NORTH OKANAGAN DETAILED TRANSPORTATION NEEDS LISTING

Item Category Identified Needs Location I Area Highway Segment Intersection Safety Improve Highway 1 & Old Spallumcheen Road Sicamous 1 Sicamous 1 intersection 2 Improve intersection safety Highway 1/97A/Main Street 97A Sicamous Provide merging opportunities for southbound Highway 978 & Deep Creek 97A Highway 97A to Salmon Arm 3 slow moving (agricultural) vehicles Road 978 Improve pedestrian safety at intersection Highway 97 & Falkland Road 97 Vernon to Swan Lake 4 Swan Lake to Monte Creek Improve pedestrian safety at intersection Highway 97A & Swansea Road 97A Swan Lake to Sicamous 5 Mara Lake 6 Improve safety at intersection Highway 97A & 978 97A Swan Lake to Sicamous Page 63 of 73 7 Improve intersection safety Highway 978 & 1Oth Avenue 978 Salmon Arm 8 Improve intersection safety Highway 978 & 55th Street SE 978 Salmon Arm 9 Improve intersection safety Highway 978 & 20th Avenue SE 97B Salmon Arm 10 Improve intersection safety Highway 97 A & Mcleod Road 97A Swan Lake to Sicamous Improve intersection safety Highway 97 A & Back Enderby 97A Swan Lake to Sicamous 11 Road 12 Improve intersection safety Highway 97A & Stepney Road 97A Swan Lake Sicamous 13 Improve intersection safety Highway 97 A & Canyon Road 97A Swan Lake to Sicamous 14 Improve intersection safety Highway 6 & Grandview Avenue 6 Lumby 15 Improve intersection safety Highway 6 & Quesnel Road 6 Lumby 16 Improve intersection safety Highway 6 & Miller Street 6 Lumby 17 Improve safety at Birnie Road Highway 97 & Birnie Road 97 Kelowna to Vernon RGMAC - REGULAR AGENDA Improve intersection lighting • Highway 97 intersections with 97 Swan Lake to Monte Creek 17, 2014 - Item E.3 December • Chase-Falkland Road • Pinus Lake Road Back Road 18 • • Douglas Lake Road • Paxton Valley Road • Duck Range Road • Old Barnhartvale Road • Hanna Road

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Item Cat~~ory Identified Needs Location I Area Highway Segment Intersection Congestion 19 Reduce intersection conQestion Hi~hwav 1/97A/Main Street 97A Sicamous Improve intersections Highway 6 intersections 6 Highway 97 to Lumby 20 Lavington I Goldstream to Lumby Improved access to Kelowna Airport Highway 97 & Kelowna Airport 97 Kelowna to Vernon 21 Road 22 Reduce congestion at intersections in Enderby Urban Enderby 97A Enderby Highway Safety Promotion of safe and efficient vehicle, South Salmon Arm 978 Salmon Arm 23 agricultural, bicycle, pedestrian and horse Page 64 of 73 transportation Rock scaling Highway 97 Swan Lake to 97 Swan Lake to Monte Creek 24 Falkland 25 Rock scaling Grindrod to Sicamous 97A Swan Lake to Sicamous Improve highway maintenance (including snow Columbia Shuswap Regional 97 Vernon to Swan Lake 26 removal and weed maintenance) District 97A Swan Lake to Sicamous Provide safe/efficient road system to serve Columbia Shuswap Regional 97 Vernon to Swan Lake 27 existing/future residents and visitors District 97A Swan Lake to Sicamous Upgrade Perry Road emergency access route Shuswap Local 28 Roads Provide passing opportunities between Falkland to Westwold 97 Swan Lake to Monte Creek 29 Falkland & Westwold I Silver Creek Road &

Falkland RGMAC - REGULAR AGENDA December 17, 2014 - Item E.3 December Improve painted lines Highway 97A & 978 97A Swan Lake to Sicamous 30 978 Highway 97 A to Salmon Arm 31 Provide shoulder rumble strips Westwold to Monte Creek 97 Swan Lake to Monte Creek 32 Provide additional passing opportunities Falkland to Monte Creek 97 Swan Lake to Monte Creek 33 Improve rail crossing safety Monte Lake 97 Swan Lake to Monte Creek 34 Improve road alignment Westwold to Monte Creek 97 Swan Lake to Monte Creek 35 Reduce rocks on road Monte Lake to Monte Creek Hill 97 Swan Lake to Monte Creek Improve highway safety through the rural Monte Lake to 97 Swan Lake to Monte Creek 36 communities of Monte Lake and Westwold Westwold

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Item Category_ Identified Needs Location I Area Highway Segment 37 Provide additional passinQ opportunities St. Anne's Hill 97 Swan Lake to Monte Creek Improvements to Westside Road to Westside Road Local Vernon to Swan Lake 38 accommodate future development Roads Highway Congestion Upgrades to accommodate future traffic Highway 97A 97A Swan Lake to Sicamous 39 demands 40 Reduce congestion throuQh Enderby Urban Enderby 97A Enderby 41 Improve passinQ opportunities & shoulders Westwold to Monte Creek 97 Swan Lake to Monte Creek Ensure announced/planned upgrades on Grey Road to Ricardo Road 6 Highway 97 to Lumby 42 Highway 6 from Grey Road to Ricardo Road include bike lanes Page 65 of 73 Access Safety Encourage access I driveway consolidation on Columbia Shuswap Regional 97 Swan Lake to Monte Creek 43 major roads and highways District 97A Swan Lake to Sicamous 978 Highway 97 A to Salmon Arm Consider access consolidation and Heritage Village & Museum I 978 Salmon Arm 44 improvement Salmon Arm Camping Resort 45 Improve access Countryside Mobile Home Park 978 Salmon Arm Improve safety at Salmon Arm Golf Course Salmon Arm Golf Course 978 Salmon Arm 46 access at Highway 978 by upgrading intersection and adding signage 47 Improve access to Salmon River community Rural Enderby 97A Swan Lake to Sicamous RGMAC - REGULAR AGENDA

48 Improve access to lands for development Rural Enderby 97A Swan Lake to Sicamous 17, 2014 - Item E.3 December Access Congestion Improve all movement access at proposed West of Aberdeen Road 6 Highway 97 to Lumby 49 commercial center Improve access points and add rest areas at Columbia Shuswap Regional 97 Swan Lake to Monte Creek 50 points of interest District 97A Swan Lake to Sicamous 978 Highway 97A to Salmon Arm

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Item Category Identified Needs Location I Area Highway Segment Improve access, signage, waste Monte Lake 97 Swan Lake to Monte Creek 51 handling/washroom facilities and enforce no overnight use at pull-outs 52 Improve access to lands for development Swan Lake 97 Vernon to Swan Lake Road Network Future consideration to design Highway 978 Highway 978 & 40th Avenue SE 978 Salmon Arm intersection at 40th Avenue SE to 53 accommodate City of Salmon Arm's Official Community Plan 54 Planning for a future bypass of Enderby Urban Enderby 97A Enderby 55 Replace Fauquier/Needles Ferry with a bridge Fauquier/Needles Ferry 6 Page 66 of 73 Improve signage and all weather accessibility • Chase-Falkland Road Local Swan Lane to Monte Creek to and along alternate/emergency road between Highway 1 and Roads Swan Lake to Sicamous corridors: Highway 97 Highway 97A to Salmon Arm • Douglas Lake Road between Highway 97 and Highway SA • Paxton Valley Road between 56 Chase-Falkland Road and Highway 97 • Duck Range Road between Highway 1 and Highway 97 • Old 8arnhartvale Road between Highway 97 and

Highway 1 RGMAC - REGULAR AGENDA December 17, 2014 - Item E.3 December 57 Consider complete closure of intersection Highway 978 & 60th Street SE 978 Salmon A rm Improve maintenance of secondary roads Lumby Local Highway 97 to Lumby 58 Roads Improve railway to enhance economic Railway north of Vernon Vernon to Swan Lake 59 development Swan Lake to Sicamous Swan Lake to Monte Creek Identify scenic or circular routes to promote Okanagan Valley Okanagan Vall ey 60 tourism

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Item Category Identified Needs Location I Area Highway Segment

Transit Provide/encourage/support transit options North Okanagan 97 Swan Lane to Monte Creek 61 along major routes 97A Swan Lake to Sicamous 978 Highway 97A to Salmon Arm Improve transit within communities & inter- Okanagan Valley Okanagan Valley 62 communities Promotion incentives for Kamloops Heritage Kamloops to Armstrong 97 Swan Lake to Monte Creek Railway tourist train and rail freight 63 enhancements within Kelowna Pacific/CPR rail corridor Pedestrians Page 67 of 73 I Cyclists Improve highways to support use by cyclists Columbia Shuswap Regional 97 Swan Lake to Monte Creek 64 and pedestrians District 97A Monte Creek to Sicamous Support for maintenance of existing and future Columbia Shuswap Regional 97 Swan Lake to Monte Creek 65 hiking/biking trails District 97A Monte Creek to Sicamous Develop cycling facility separate from Highway Sicamous to Malakwa and 97A Swan Lake to Sicamous 66 Swansea Point Improve shoulders to accommodate Armstrong to Shuswap 97A Swan Lake to Sicamous 67 pedestrians & cyclists Reduce speed limit to increase safety for Sicamous 97A Sicamous 68 cyclists and pedestrians Improvements to shoulders to accommodate East of Goldstream 6 Highway 97 to Lumby

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bicycles & pedestrians 17, 2014 - Item E.3 December Improve bicycle & pedestrian safety at Highway 97A & Parksville Street 97A Sicamous 70 intersection Alternative facility for bicycles & pedestrians Mara Lake 97A Swan Lake to Sicamous 71 2-Mile Subdivision to Buena Vista Development Improvements to shoulders to accommodate Westwold to Monte Creek 97 Swan Lake to Monte Creek 72 bicycles & pedestrians Improve cycling facilities Okanagan College to Old 97 Kelowna to Vernon 73 Lookout Hill

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Item Category Identified Needs Location I Area Highway Segment Improve pedestrian facilities Highway 6 & 6 Highway 97 to Lumby 74 School Road 75 Include bicycle lanes in planned upgJades Grey Road to Ricardo Road 6 Highway 97 to Lumby Other Parking facilities for recreational lake visitors Columbia Shuswap Regional 97 Swan Lake to Monte Creek 76 District 97A Swan Lake to Sicamous 978 Highway 97 A to Salmon Arm Improvements to accommodate spring run-off Highway 97A 97A Swan Lake to Sicamous 77 Hummingbird Creek Improve communication between maintenance Columbia Shuswap Regional 97 Swan Lake to Monte Creek 78 contractor, MoT & residents with respect to District 97A Swan Lake to Sicamous Page 68 of 73 highway issues 978 Highway 97A to Salmon Arm Improve distance signage Columbia Shuswap Regional 97 Swan Lake to Monte Creek 79 District 97A Swan Lake to Sicamous 978 Highway 97 A to Salmon Arm 80 Relocation of existing visitor information center Highway 1 &97 A intersection 97A Sicamous RGMAC - REGULAR AGENDA December 17, 2014 - Item E.3 December

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EVALUATION CRITERIA

ECONOMIC SOCIO- TRAVEL TIME OVERALL ITEM TABLE SEGMENT HIGHWAY CATEGORY ASSOCIATED NEEDS NEEDS ITEMS SAFETY ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY & DELAY RATING Improvements to Falkland Road intersedion; light1ng improvements at 8 IS-'1,15-

Page 69 of 73 1 Swan Lake ttJ Mente Cree~ 97 Intersection Safety intei'Sections; O'Keefe Ranch intersect~on; Gr.~n dview & St Annes A 18,1521 ,IS22,HS17 0 0 0 0 0 0 inte~sectio n

97 Improvements to road maintenance; tmprcved communication rt'gardi,g tiS-3,t1S9 riS13. RN- 8 , S~N~n Lake to 1'-Aonte Creek Highway Safely Lllcal Roads ma1ntenance 6 Rh-9,0.3 0 0 0 0 0 0 HS-7,h5-10 HS- c 1 Swan Lake to Monte Creek 97 Highway Safely Provide additional passing opportunities & alignment improvements 11 .HS-12,HS-15,HC- 0 0 0 0 0 0 3,HC-4

D 1 S..wn Lake to Monte Creek 97 Highwoy Safety Improve highway safety through rural communHies HS-14 0 0 0 0 0 0

Access Safety Consol;dation of accesses & drivewvays; Access improvements at rest areas E 1 So,van Lake to Monte Creek 97 AS-1,AC-2.AC-3 Acte:ss Conge$tlon & stops of interest 0 0 0 0 0 0

97 Signage & all weather accessibility to vartous roads; rmproved distance F 1 Swan Lake to Monte Crae~ Road Ne~r1t RN-4,RN-6,0-4 Local Roads slgnage·, ld'entil'y tourist mutes 0 0 0 0 0 0

G 1 Swan Lake to Monle Creek Okanagan Valley Tr~ns1t Improve fil1tW3)" for economic development RN-7,T-3 0 0 0 0 0 0

H I Swan Lake to Monte Creek Okanagan Valley Transit Improved inte r~city & 1ntra-city lr.Jnsit T-I,T-2 0 0 0 0 0 0 RGMAC - REGULAR AGENDA December 17, 2014 - Item E.3 December 1 Swan Lake 10 Monte Creek 97 Pedestrians & Cyd ists Shoulders for pedestrians & cyclists PC-1.P C-2, PC-9 0 0 0 0 0 0

Improve facilities & maintenance of pullou1s; Improve parkir'lg at recreational J 1 Swan Lake 1o Monte Creek 97 Other AC-3,0-1 sites 0 0 0 0 0 0

SCORING LEGEND 0 =LEAST IMPACT (LOWER SCORE) () = MEDIUM IMPACT Mlni"ryof' rr.a.ruporurion • = MOST IMPACT {HIGHER SCORE) uul lnfr.anmro.1 r~· OKANAGAN VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SYMPOSIUM NORTH OKANAGAN- NEEDS RATING

EVALUATION CRITERIA

ECONOMIC SOCIO- TRAVEL TIME OVERALL ITEM TABLE SEGMENT HIGHWAY CATEGORY ASSOCIATED NEEDS NEEDS ITEMS SAFETY ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY & DELAY RAn,_G

A 2 Swan lake to Sicamous 97A Intersection Safety Pedestr an mpro~ment.s to 2 intersectJons IS-!i,IS~ 0 0 0 0 0 0

Page 70 of 73 tmprovements to 3 inter1;ectians; Improvements to Mcleod Road & Pleasant Intersection Safety IS-3 ,1S-TO,IS-11 ,IS- B 2 Swan lake to S1camor.~s 97A VaRey Road in te~e c:ticns; 1nteT3ection improvemen1s to accommodate Intersection conge~tion 12,1S-20,HC-1 ,IC-5 0 0 0 0 0 0 fLture demands

97A Improvements tc road maintenance. Improve drnin.age a1 Hummingbird HS-2,HS-4,HS-5, H$- c 2 Swt=~n Lake to Sieamous Highway Safety Local Roads Creek: lmpi"CCved comm1.m ication regarding maintenance 6.HS-8.0-2.0-3 0 0 0 0 0 0

D 2 Swan Lake to S1camous 97A Actess Safety Consolidation of accesses & driveways AS-1 0 0 0 0 0 0

Access to Salmon River community; Access 1o Splatsin land for E 2 Swan Lake to Sic:am.ot...s 97A Access Safety AS-5,A5-6,AS-7 development 0 0 0 0 0 0

F 2 SWan L..lke to s·c4mous 9/A Access Congestion Access improvements at rest areas & stops of interest AC-2 0 0 0 0 0 0

97A Signage & all weather accessibility to viJrious roiJds: Improved cfsta11ee G Swan Lake to Sicamous Road Netl'

... 2 Swan Lake to Siearnous Okana.gan Valley Transi1 Improve railway f or eeonomic developm!nt RN-7 0 0 0 0 0 0

I 2 Swan Lake to Sicamous Okanagan Valley Trans~ Improved inter-city & intr<~-c !y nnsil T-l.T-2 RGMAC - REGULAR AGENDA 0 0 0 0 0 0 17, 2014 - Item E.3 December

PC-1,PC-2,PC-3,PC- J 2 Swan Lake to Sicamous 97A P!destrians & CycJists Separate pedestrian & cycling facarties; Shoulders for pedestrians & cyclists 4,PC-8 0 0 0 0 0 0

K 2 Swan Lake 10 Sicamous 97A Other l.,...,rove parking a1 recreatiol"!al sites 0-1 0 0 0 0 0 0

SCORING LEGEND 0 LEAST IMPACT (LOWER SCORE)

() MEDIUM IMPACT ~fini'lt)' Of l'r:uuporution • =MOST IMPACT (HIGHER SCORE) 3.nd lnfr.l.Stn.l('tun; OKANAGAN VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SYMPOSIUM NORTH OKANAGAN - NEEDS RATING

EVALUATION CRITERIA

ECONOMIC SOCIO- TRAVEL TIME OVERALL ITEM TABLE SEGMENT HIGHWAY CATEGORY ASSOCIATED NEEDS NEEDS ITEMS SAFETY ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY &DELAY RATING

Page 71 of 73 A 3 Hi-ghway 97 to Lumby 6 Intersection Congestion Improvements to various intersections IC 2,15 14,15-15,15-16 0 0 0 0 0 0

e 3 t'lignway q7 to Lumby 6 Access Congestion All movement access at existlng development at Abercleen Road AC-1 0 0 0 0 0 0

c 3 Highway 97 to .... umtry 6 Pedestrians a. Cyclists Pre vide pedestrian & cycling improvement! PC.S,PC\ 1-PC-12 0 0 0 0 0 0

D 3 Highway 97 to Lumby 6 Road Net~ork Identify tourist routes RN-8 0 0 0 0 0 0

E 3 HEghway 97 to Lumby 6 T ransit Improved inte r~city & intra-city transit T-1,T-2 0 0 0 0 0 0

F 3 Kelo.....na to Vemon 97 Pedestrians & Cyc,ists Cycl'ng facilities to Okanagan College PC-to 0 0 0 0 0 0

G 3 Vernon to Swan Lake Local Roads Higoway Satery Improvements to Westside Road to accommodate ongo(ng development HS-S.HS-16 0 0 0 0 0 0

H 3 Vemon to Swan Lake Okanagan Varley Trilr'ISit Improve railway for eco rtOm~c oo~pment RN-7 0 0 0 0 0 0 RGMAC - REGULAR AGENDA December 17, 2014 - Item E.3 December 3 Vemon to Swan Lake Okanagan Valley Trans1t Improved inter-city & intra-<:ity 1ra11sit T-1 ,T·2 0 0 0 0 0 0

J 3 Vemon to Swan Lake 97 Access Congestion Access to Okanagan 18 lands AC-4 0 0 0 0 0 0

SCORING LEGEND 0 = LEAST IMPACT {LOWER SCORE)

() = MEDIUM IMPACT ~ hn i\tryof r~rwlon • =MOST IMPACT {HIGHER SCORE) .md ff'lfr.utntcttlt OKANAGAN VALLEY TRANSPORTATION SYMPOSIUM NORTH OKANAGAN- NEEDS RATING

EVALUATION CRITERIA

ECONOMIC SOCIO- TRAVEL TIME OVERALL ITEM TABLE SEGMENT HIGHWAY CATEGORY ASSOCIATEO NEEDS NEEDS ITEMS SAFETY ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY & DELAY RATING Page 72 of 73 978 Improvements to road maintenance; Improved communication regarding A 4 Highway 97A to Salmon Arm Highway Safety H:>S,0-3,HS-4 Local Roads ma'nten.ance 0 0 0 0 0 0

Aoeeos S.fety Con$Oiidation of aeeesses & driveways; Access improvements at res1 areas B 4 Highway 97A to Salm~:~n Arm 976 AS-1,AC -2 ,AC-3 Access Congesfcn & stops of int.efest 0 0 0 0 0 0

97B Signage & all weather accessibility to various roads; Improved distance c 4 Highway 97A to Sa!mon Ar'T'ri Road Ne~YA>rl< RN-4.RN-8,D-< .ocal Roads sign age; Identify tourist ror..ltes 0 0 0 0 0 0

E 4 Highway 97A to Salmon Arm 97B Other Improve parking at recreational Sites 0-1 0 0 0 0 0 0

F 4 Highw..y 97A lc Sa man. Arm 978 Intersection Safety Improvements to intersection at Highway 978 & Deep Creek Road 1:>3 0 0 0 0 0 0

G 4 H gnway 97A 1o Salmen Arm Okanagan Val\ey Transit Improved inter-city & intra-city transit T-1,T-2 0 0 0 0 0 0

lntersecticn Safety Improvements to 3 inter~ecticns; Inte-rsection a! 40th Ave SE: Finish closure IS-7 ,IS-8,1S-9.RN- ti 4 Salmon Arm 976 Road Net'M:>/'11:. of 60th St interseC'\ion 1,RN-5 0 0 0 0 0 0 RGMAC - REGULAR AGENDA I 4 Salmon Arm 978 Improvements for all n $0... Sa mon 1vm Highway Safety modes dh HS-14 0 0 0 0 0 0 17, 2014 - Item E.3 December

J 4 Salmon Arm 976 Acces~ Safety Access "mprowmem &. cor1 s.oli

SCORING LEGEND 0 =LEAST IMPACT (LOWER SCORE)

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EVALUATION CRITERIA

ECONOMIC SOCIO- TRAVEL TIME OVERALL ITEM TABLE SEGMENT HIGHWAY CATEGORY ASSOCIATED NEEDS NEEDS ITEMS SAFETY ENVIRONMENT DEVELOPII\ENT COIIIIUMTY & DELAY RATING

lntersection Congestion A 5 Enderby 97A Jntersection capoacity through urban Enderby; Congestion in urban Enderby IC-4,HC-3 Highway Congestion 0 0 0 0 0 0

B 5 Encerby 97A Road Nelll

Intersection Safety lmprovemenh> to intersection at Htr;hway 97A & 1: lmprovemel"lts to c 5 S'c.amoJs 97A S-2•. C-! Intersection Congestion Highways 97 A & 1 interseo\ion 0 0 0 0 0 0

D 5 .Sicamous 97A Pedestrians & Cyclists Safety for pedestrians & cyclists PC-3,PC-7 0 0 0 0 0 0

E 5 Sicamous 9/A,t Other Relocate visi1or information centre 0-5 0 0 0 0 0 0 RGMAC - REGULAR AGENDA December 17, 2014 - Item E.3 December

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