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B.C. on the Move: A 10-Year Transportation Plan Public Engagement Summary Report – January 2015

Prepared by Kirk & Co. Consulting Ltd. & Mustel Group

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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY REPORT TransportationB.C. SUMMARY on the ENGAGEMENT Move: A 10-Year Plan PUBLIC Mustel Group is a Canadian marketing and public opinion research firm. All engagement input received by survey and written submission has been independently verified and analyzed by Mustel Group.

The views represented in this public engagement summary report reflect the priorities and concerns of engagement participants. They may not be representative of the views of the public and other stakeholders because participants self-selected into the B.C. on the Move: A 10-Year Transportation Plan engagement, and therefore do not reflect a random sample.

The views represented in the public attitude survey reflect the views of a representative sample of British Columbia residents who were randomly selected to complete the same online survey as engagement participants.

The final sample of 1,150 residents completing an online survey yields a margin of error of +/-2.9%, at the 95% level of confidence. The subsample of 250 residents from the Lower Mainland completing an online survey yields a margin of error of +/-6.2%, at the 95% level of confidence. The subsample of 100 residents from each of the remaining regions in the province completing an online survey yields a margin of error of +/-9.8%, at the 95% level of confidence. B.C. on the Move: A 10-Year Transportation Plan Public Engagement October 14 – December 12, 2014

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Background ...... 2 Purpose ...... 2 Public Engagement Overview: October 14–December 12, 2014 ...... 2 Public Engagement Participation...... 3 Public Engagement Topics...... 3 Notification...... 4 Public Engagement Methods ...... 6 Public Attitude Survey: November–December 2014...... 7 Roll-Up of Key Themes from Engagement Meetings ...... 8 Key Theme Summary from Engagement Meetings...... 10 Results: Engagement Survey and Public Attitude Survey ...... 48 Q1 0. Moving People and Goods Safely and Reliably ...... 48 Q2 0. Growing the Economy ...... 50 Q3 0. Connecting and Strengthening Communities ...... 55 Q4 0. Top 3 Priorities for Transportation Infrastructure Improvements ...... 58 Q5 0. Additional Comments ...... 61 Written Submissions ...... 64 Regional Distribution ...... 67

APPENDICES Appendix 1: Detailed Results for the Central Interior (Cariboo) Appendix 2: Detailed Results for the Central North Appendix 3: Detailed Results for the Fraser Valley Appendix 4: Detailed Results for the Kootenays Appendix 5: Detailed Results for the Lower Mainland Appendix 6: Detailed Results for the Northeast Appendix 7: Detailed Results for the Northwest Appendix 8: Detailed Results for the Okanagan Appendix 9: Detailed Results for the Thompson Nicola Appendix 10: Detailed Results for Vancouver Island–South Coast Appendix 11: Public Attitude Survey Appendix 12: Discussion Guide and Survey Appendix 13: Notification Materials Appendix 14: Twitter Town Hall Appendix 15: Engagement Meeting Summaries EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

BACKGROUND

In October 2014, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) initiated a province-wide public engagement to gather input regarding transportation opportunities and priorities as part of the development of B.C. on the Move: A 10-Year Transportation Plan.

The Ministry developed a Discussion Guide and Survey that included an overview of B.C.’s transportation network, completed projects and improvements, some of the Province’s current transportation commitments and future plans. It also outlined some of the challenges and opportunities B.C. faces over the next 10 years and invited the public to provide feedback about their transportation priorities.

PURPOSE

British Columbia is developing its next 10-year provincial transportation plan called B.C. on the Move, and the Province wanted to make sure that priorities and issues of importance to people across the province were considered in the development of the plan.

To do this, the Province initiated a province-wide public engagement to help identify transportation opportunities and priorities as the Province continues to build the economy, connect communities, protect the environment by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, provide transportation infrastructure such as road, rail, airports and ports, and to meet the growing desire to travel by transit, walking or cycling.

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY REPORT TransportationB.C. SUMMARY on the ENGAGEMENT Move: A 10-Year Plan PUBLIC PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT OVERVIEW: OCTOBER – DECEMBER 2014

Province-wide public engagement was held from October 14 to December 12, 2014. MoTI sought feedback from the public, local governments, First Nations, and stakeholders in a variety of ways, including the Discussion Guide and Survey, online survey, engagement meetings and a Twitter Town Hall.

The input received and summarized in this report will be considered, along with technical information, as the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure develops its next 10-year plan: B.C. on the Move. This plan will be ready in early 2015 and will set out a series of short-, medium- and longer-term goals focused on: • Moving goods and people safely and reliably • Growing the economy • Connecting and strengthening communities • Maximizing collaboration and investment with partners, including First Nations, the federal government, regional and local governments, and the private sector

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EXTENSIVE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PARTICIPATION

There were a total of 14,226 participant interactions during B.C. on the Move: A 10-Year Transportation Plan engagement: • 559 people attended 104 engagement meetings • 12,661 completed surveys were received EXECUTIVE SUMMARY • 825 additional submissions were received (including emails and letters 1 ) • 181 people participated in a Twitter Town Hall Some people may have participated through multiple methods, such as attending a meeting and completing a survey.

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT TOPICS 2

Engagement participants and those who participated in the public attitude survey were asked to provide feedback on strategies and actions for transportation investment in B.C. related to: • Moving goods and people safely and reliably • Growing the economy • Connecting and strengthening communities • Maximizing collaboration and investment with partners, including First Nations, the federal government, regional and local governments, and the private sector

Participants were also asked to provide feedback about their top priorities for transportation infrastructure improvements in the province.

VANCOUVER ISLAND COMMUNITY MEETING REPORT

In September 2014, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Jordan Sturdy, met with over 70 groups on Vancouver Island. Priorities were discussed with First Nations, local governments, Chambers of Commerce and other community leaders.

Throughout these meetings, Parliamentary Secretary Sturdy heard about the need for continued investment in the Island’s transportation network to support communities and local economies. The full report can be found at engage.gov.bc.ca/transportationplan/

1 588 of the 813 submissions were a in standard form letter submitted by residents requesting a bypass in Quesnel (see page 64). 2 Please see Discussion Guide and Survey in Appendix 12 for complete description of engagement topics.

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NOTIFICATION

Notification about opportunities to participate in the B.C. on the Move engagement was comprehensive, and included the following: • Invitation and Follow-Up Emails to Stakeholders 1,700 stakeholders were notified of opportunities to participate in engagement meetings or to complete a survey and submit it online or by email or mail. • Follow-Up Phone Calls 1,850 phone calls were made to remind stakeholders of the opportunity to participate in engagement meetings, or to complete a survey. • Social Media 167 tweets were sent from @TranBC, 126 tweets were sent from @govTogetherBC, and 100 tweets were sent from @BCGovNews. The hashtag ​#BContheMove was used 2,200 times (includes original, mentions and retweets). There was a total of 624 contributors, with a total reach of 1,062,300. • Highway Signs Notification of the opportunity to provide input online was posted on 86 changeable highway message signs throughout the province, from November 17 to December 12, 2014, on signs that did not require road condition and/or incident-specific messaging. • Website

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY REPORT TransportationB.C. SUMMARY on the ENGAGEMENT Move: A 10-Year Plan PUBLIC A dedicated engagement website, engage.gov.bc.ca/transportationplan was launched on October 14, 2014. All engagement materials were available on the website. • News Releases Four news releases were developed by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. News releases were sent to media throughout the province and were posted online on October 7, October 14 and December 4, 2014, to encourage participation in the engagement. A news release was posted online on November 15 to encourage participation in the Twitter Town Hall.

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• Advertising The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure notified stakeholders and the public about the opportunity to participate in the engagement through advertising in local and regional newspapers.

NEWSPAPER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE – B.C. ON THE MOVE

REGION PUBLICATION DAYS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Th Nov 20 Kootenay Rockies Trail Daily Times Th Dec 4 Fr Nov 21 Northern BC – West Northern Connector (Kitimat/Terrace/Pr. Rupert) Fr Dec 5 Th Nov 20 Northeast News (Ft. St. John/Dawson/Ft. Nelson) Th Dec 4 Northern BC – East Fr Nov 21 Prince George Free Press Fr Dec 5 Fr Nov 21 Quesnel Cariboo Observer Fr Dec 5 Cariboo Chilcotin Coast We Nov 19 Williams Lake Tribune We Dec 3 Tu Nov 18 Kamloops This Week Tu Dec 2 Th Nov 20 Thompson Nicola Merritt Herald Weekender (Prev. Valley Express) Th Dec 4 Th Nov 20 Valemount Valley Sentinel Th Dec 4 Th Nov 20 Kelowna Capital News Th Dec 4 We Nov 19 Penticton Western News Okanagan Similkameen We Dec 3 Fr Nov 21 Salmon Arm Lakeshore News Fr Dec 5 We Nov 19 Vernon Morning Star We Dec 3 We Nov Nelson Star We Dec 3 We Nov 19 Kootenay Rockies Revelstoke Times Review We Dec 3 Th Nov 20 Cranbrook, East Kootenay – The Valley Th Dec 4

A copy of all notification materials can be found in Appendix 13.

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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT METHODS

Public engagement materials were available online at engage.gov.bc.ca/transportationplan beginning on October 14, 2014. Input and feedback were collected through the following methods: • Discussion Guide and Survey The Ministry developed a Discussion Guide and Survey that included an overview of B.C.’s transportation network, complete projects and improvements, some of the Province’s current transportation commitments and future plans. It also outlined some of the challenges and opportunities B.C. faces over the next 10 years and invited the public to provide feedback about their transportation priorities.. The Discussion Guide and Survey formed the information foundation for meetings with stakeholders, First Nations, and local government, and was available in PDF format on the engagement website at engage.gov.bc.ca/transportationplan. An online version of the survey was also available. Results from the surveys can be found beginning on page 48 of this report. A copy of the Discussion Guide and Survey can be found in Appendix 12. • Online Engagement All public engagement materials were available on the website engage.gov.bc.ca/transportationplan, including the Discussion Guide, detailed information related to regional transportation infrastructure, and an online survey that could be submitted electronically. • Surveys completed online: 12,614 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY REPORT TransportationB.C. SUMMARY on the ENGAGEMENT Move: A 10-Year Plan PUBLIC • Website visits: 44,048 • Social Media The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure’s Twitter account (@TranBC) was used to notify stakeholders and the public of ways to participate in the engagement, including links to the online survey and engagement materials, the Twitter Town Hall, and reminders to submit feedback in hard copy or online before the December 12, 2014 deadline. • 167 tweets were sent from @TranBC, 126 tweets were sent from @govTogetherBC, and 100 tweets were sent from @BCGovNews. The hashtag​# BContheMove was used 2,200 times (includes original, mentions and retweets). There was a total of 624 contributors, with a total reach of 1,062,300. • 59 tweets were sent from @toddstonebc during the Twitter Town Hall, with a total reach of 150,332. • Engagement Meetings 104 engagement meetings were held across the province with local governments, First Nations and stakeholders. A Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure representative and an independent meeting recorder attended all the meetings, and at each meeting participants were provided with a copy of the Discussion Guide and Survey. A Ministry representative facilitated discussions, focusing on the engagement topics. Key themes from each of the meetings are summarized in this report beginning on page 10, and the meeting summaries can be found in Appendix 15.

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PUBLIC ATTITUDE SURVEY: NOVEMBER – DECEMBER 2014

MoTI commissioned a public attitude survey, completed by Mustel Group. From November to December 2014, Mustel Group recruited a representative sample of British Columbia residents to complete the same online survey as engagement participants. Approximately 2,300 residents were recruited, from which 1,150 went on to complete the online survey. Each

recruited participant provided a contact email address and was sent an electronic invitation to complete a EXECUTIVE SUMMARY survey. Each invitation contained a unique survey link allowing the participant to complete the survey just once. The margins of error at the 95% level of confidence for these samples are as follows: • Total British Columbia: n=1,150 participants yields a margin of error of +/-2.9% • Lower Mainland: n=250 participants yields a margin of error of +/-6.2% • All other regions: n=100 participants yields a margin of error of +/-9.8% Results from the public attitude survey can be found in this report beginning on page 48 and in Appendix 11.

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ROLL-UP OF KEY THEMES FROM ENGAGEMENT MEETINGS

1. Highways. B.C.’s highway and side road network needs continued investment for rehabilitation, maintenance and expansion. (a key theme at 79 meetings) Participants expressed a strong desire to see improved maintenance and reduced hazards on the roads to increase safety and reliability. Participants were also particularly concerned with mitigating impacts from, and ensuring that the provincial road network can accommodate, increased industrial traffic. Participants suggested that additional passing lanes, rest areas, and pullouts would help address some of these issues. Within the 79 meetings: • Safety on highways was a key theme at 47 meetings • Maintenance of highways was a key theme at 26 meetings • The impacts from industrial traffic on highways was a key theme at 17 meetings • Maintenance and safety on side roads was a key theme at 14 meetings • Concerns about speed and wildlife on highways was a key theme at 6 and 4 meetings, respectively

2. Transit. Increasing transit service is a priority across B.C. (a key theme at 37 meetings) Participants expressed a strong desire for improvements to public transit systems that carry residents within and between communities. Participants added that transit contributes to improved community connections and facilitates regional economic growth. Transit services are critical for providing access PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY REPORT TransportationB.C. SUMMARY on the ENGAGEMENT Move: A 10-Year Plan PUBLIC to health care and education, and are an important transportation alternative to accommodate an aging population across the province, particularly in smaller regional centres and rural communities. Participants felt that there should be different transit models for urban versus non-urban areas.

3. Cycling and Pedestrian. Cycling and pedestrian networks should be further developed. (a key theme at 32 meetings) Participants supported improvements and expansion to cycling and pedestrian infrastructure as a critical way to improve connections within and between communities. Participants also noted that investment in cycling and pedestrian networks should consider safety and health improvements.

4. Airports. Airports play a critical role in connecting communities in B.C. (a key theme at 32 meetings) Participants expressed that airports were critical for providing more remote communities with access to medical services, as well as providing important tourism and work-related connections across B.C. Participants added that airport rehabilitation and expansion provide opportunities to grow the economy through tourism and through fly-in/fly-out work models. However, since the federal divestiture of airports to municipalities and airport societies, small and regional airports are having difficulty funding expansion and improvement projects.

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5. Transportation Planning . Transportation planning should support economic development. (a key theme at 31 meetings) Transportation planning is an important part of economic and community development in the province. Participants expressed a strong desire for transportation planning to reflect and support planned economic development. Participants added that it is important to consider the differing needs and priorities of urban versus rural communities when it comes to transportation planning. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 6. Engagement with MoTI. Desire for ongoing engagement regarding transportation planning. (a key theme at 15 meetings) Participants expressed a desire for ongoing opportunities to engage with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure regarding transportation planning and initiatives. Other participants discussed the importance of ongoing relationships and engagement between transportation planning partners such as municipalities, TransLink, airports, railroads, ports and the provincial government.

7. Bridges. New or improved bridges needed. (a key theme at 11 meetings) Participants discussed the importance of improving or replacing some existing bridges, and the need to build new bridges at Lytton to replace the seasonally available ferry, and at Arrow Lakes to replace the inland ferry.

8. Ferries. Concerns about services reductions and increasing fares. (a key theme at 8 meetings) Participants raised concerns about reductions to ferry services and increasing costs, and the impacts these are having on communities and the economy of B.C.

Engagement meeting summaries, including key themes from the meetings, can be found in Appendix 15.

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The following table includes key themes from the engagement meetings held throughout the province as part of this engagement. The meetings are listed by region. As much as possible, the language expressed by the participants has been retained.

A key theme roll-up for all the meetings can be found on page 8.

KEY THEME SUMMARY FROM ENGAGEMENT MEETINGS

Central Interior (Cariboo) – see Appendix 1 for detailed results MEETING KEY THEMES

1. Cache Creek 1. Highways: Participants stressed the need for more passing lanes and pullouts Local Government (particularly for logging trucks) on Highway 97C. Meeting 2 . Highways and side roads: Participants requested that rest areas and October 28, 2014 washrooms be accessible and maintained year-round for tourists and others 2:00pm – 3:30pm travelling in the Fraser Canyon. Participants requested that litter barrels be provided and emptied regularly. 3. Bridges : Participants requested that the Bonaparte River crossing be widened and stated that this needs to be kept on the list of government priorities. 4 .Highways and side roads: Participants asked that speed issues near Clinton be addressed. 5. Highways: Participants requested that efforts be made to match new infrastructure to existing where they join on highway systems. 6. Airports : Participants stressed the importance of providing support for rural

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY REPORT TransportationB.C. SUMMARY on the ENGAGEMENT Move: A 10-Year Plan PUBLIC airports particularly for medevac access (i.e., the airport strip at Ashcroft).

2. Williams Lake 1 .Highways and side roads: Participants stressed the need for a bypass to Local Government move truck and highway commuter traffic safely out of the community of Meeting Quesnel. October 30, 2014 2 . Cycling and pedestrians: Participants requested funding for pedestrian paths 10:00am – 11:30am and cycling lanes, and wider shoulders in paving projects, especially near communities. 3. Highways: Participants asked that highway pullouts for trucks and more rest rooms (with year-round access) be provided. 4. Highways: Participants stressed the need to reduce speed limits at critical locations (i.e., near the school on Highway 26, which currently has an 80 kilometre/hour speed limit). 5. Highways: Improvements to the quality of paint used for highway line painting were requested, as lines needed to be repainted frequently. 6 .Highways and side roads: Participants requested support for intersection improvements at Highway 97 and Frontage in Williams Lake. 7. Airports (funding) : Participants requested support for rural airports. For example, enhancing the Quesnel Airport could allow access for larger planes, so residents could commute to and from work. 8. Bridges : Participants requested an east-west bridge over the Fraser River at 2 Mile Flats to accommodate further resource development in the northwest.

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Central Interior (Cariboo) continued– see Appendix 1 for detailed results

3. Bella Coola 1. Airports : Participants supported the need for airport runway enhancements. First Nations Meeting They stated that there are currently runway challenges that prohibit Pacific November 13, 2014 Coastal from filling larger planes, even though there is demand.

1:30pm – 3:00pm 2 . Highways and side roads: Participants encouraged the Ministry of SUMMARY THEME KEY Transportation and Infrastructure to consider ways to engage and employ First Nations community members in its next round of maintenance contracts. 3. Highways: Participants requested upgrades to Highway 20 between Anahim Lake and Tweedsmuir Provincial Park. Work was started around 15 years ago but was never completed. Efforts are needed to deal with (and straighten) the narrow sections of road, where it bottlenecks after the wide sections of road. 4 . Port : Participants requested provincial support for a study to look at the feasibility of a establishing a port in Bella Coola to support future industrial growth, specifically logging. 5. Ferries : Participants expressed strong concerns on behalf of the community regarding the significant impacts on tourism resulting from the BC Ferries cuts. Participants noted that First Nations are looking to expand tourism opportunities in the area and need a ferry system that supports the tourism industry.

4. Bella Coola 1 1. Ferries : Participants expressed concerns on behalf of the community Stakeholder Meeting regarding the severe impacts due to the loss of ferry service. November 14, 2014 2. Highways: Participants stressed the critical importance of continuing to 8:30am – 10:00am maintain and invest in Highway 20, as it is the community’s only reliable means of access in and out of the community. 3. Airports : Participants noted that, while rural airport funding was needed, the community did not have the tax base to contribute its portion to airport runway improvements. The participants stressed the need for a granting program that would allow rural communities with no tax base to access support. 4. Transit: Participants expressed the community’s appreciation for BC Transit’s service in the Bella Coola community and surrounding area.

5. Cache Creek 1 .Engagement with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI): First Nations Meeting Participants expressed a desire for increased participation and opportunities November 18, 2014 to work with MoTI on projects. 10:00am – 11:30am 2. Highways: Participants expressed a need for continued investments on the highway between Kamloops and Cache Creek to address reliability and safety issues. Participants asked that both long-term investments such as bypasses, and short-term investments to increase safety, be outlined in the 10-year plan. 3 . Side roads : Participants were supportive of increased investments to side roads. 4. Rail : Participants recognized the importance of CN and CP Rail in the region and discussed the need for a productive working relationship.

1 Stakeholder meetings included a combination of the following groups: community groups, Chambers of Commerce, local and provincial business organizations, airports, ports and Health Authorities.

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Central Interior (Cariboo) continued– see Appendix 1 for detailed results

6. Lillooet 1. Transportation planning : Participants requested a long-term plan for Stakeholder Meeting addressing the Fountain Slide. Further erosion of the slide area could impact the community’s main connection to Kamloops (including the hospital, November 18, 2014 goods and tourism). 1:30pm – 3:00pm 2 . Highways and side roads: Participants expressed safety concerns regarding the “backwards underpass” just outside of Lillooet. 3 . Highways and side roads: Participants expressed safety issues related to Duffy Lake Road, including: a. Passing lanes are needed (particularly where curves are too tight for a pullover lane) b. Reflective strips are needed (similar to those just south of Clinton) c. Near the bridge, at the east-facing bank, there is a tight corner that requires attention d. The road requires approximately 17 kilometres of resurfacing e. Pullouts with garbage cans and a restroom are needed (and must be maintained) 4. Highways: Participants requested more year-round pullouts (with garbage cans and washrooms) on all rural highways and that these must be maintained.

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY REPORT TransportationB.C. SUMMARY on the ENGAGEMENT Move: A 10-Year Plan PUBLIC 5 . Cycling and pedestrian: Participants supported cycling/pedestrian paths and shoulder-widening to help support tourism. The Sea to Sky trail in Whistler offers a viable alternative to travelling on the highway. 6. Highways: Participants stressed the need to improve and resurface Highway 12. The rock slide on Highway 12 needs to be addressed. 7. Transit: Participants noted that transit is desperately needed as Lillooet is under-serviced, with only a small bus that operates twice a week between Lillooet and Kamloops for medical appointments. Year-round transit within and outside the community is needed. 8 .Highways and side roads: Participants stressed the need for signage on major routes to Lillooet (with road safety information and to promote tourism). 9. Bridges : Participants urged confirmation on the anticipated replacement of the next bridge (over Seton River). 10. Highways: Participants strongly requested improved sand/salt application on the highways during poor conditions.

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Central Interior (Cariboo) continued– see Appendix 1 for detailed results

7. Williams Lake 1. Ferries : Participants indicated that discontinuation of service of BC Ferries’ Stakeholder Meeting Route 40 has greatly impacted the economic development of the region and November 27, 2014 that current service is not adequate.

1:30pm – 3:00pm 2. Airports : Participants were supportive of additional investments and support SUMMARY THEME KEY to local airports and noted their importance in the region. 3. Rail : Participants were supportive of investments and partnerships to revive passenger rail service in the region, noting that it would support tourism and economic development while connecting communities. 4 .Highways and side roads: Participants expressed continued support for the four-laning of the Cariboo Connector. 5 . Highways and side roads: Participants all agreed that industry and tourism are incredibly important for this region and supported additional investments in the region’s transportation network to support economic development.

Central North – see Appendix 2 for detailed results

8. Prince George 1 .Highways and side roads: Participants asked that traffic impacts from trucks and Local Government vehicles accessing the mines in the north be considered. Meeting 2 . Highways and side roads: Participants expressed that highway passing lanes, October 29, 2014 shoulder enhancements and pullouts (i.e., on Highway 97 North) should be 10:00am – 11:30am considered to improve safety. 3 . Highways and side roads: Participants recognized the need to enhance highways to accommodate increasing traffic volumes. The road from Dawson Creek to Fort St. John is busy, Highway 16 has experienced a huge increase in traffic to the port, and four-laning is needed on Highway 97 North. 4 . Cycling and pedestrian: Participants recognized the need to continue to invest in cycling and pedestrian networks as an important priority. 5 . Highways and side roads: Participants stressed the need to address much- needed improvements to the Prince George bypass intersection. 6. Transit: Participants requested transit expansion to the Prince George system, in particular improved connections to rural communities. 7. Airports : Participants requested support for enhancements to rural airport runways.

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Central North continued– see Appendix 2 for detailed results

9. Prince George 1 .Highways and side roads: Participants were supportive of continued Stakeholder Meeting investments to four-lane the highway from Prince George to Vanderhoof and November 25, 2014 noted that continued investments would support economic development in 10:30am – 12:00pm the LNG and mining industries. 2 . Highways : Participants were supportive of increased investments to Highway 5A and 16 to increase passing lanes, reliability and safety. 3 . Highways and side roads: Participants indicated height issues with rail overpasses in the Peace region and requested that the Ministry look at lowering the grade of the road to accommodate truck traffic with higher loads. 4. Highways: Participants were supportive of investments to address congestion on Highway 97. 5. Highways: Participants indicated safety issues with median barriers and requested that the Ministry look into providing adequate crossovers between barriers so that emergency vehicles can access both sides of the roadway. 6. Trucking : A participant indicated issues with CVSE permitting (commercial vehicle), noting that it is too restrictive.

10. Prince George 1 . Airport : The Prince George Airport Authority stressed that the funding model Airport Authority for airports was not working well. This participant noted that smaller National Stakeholder Meeting Airports System (NAS) airports, like Prince George, need additional funding

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY REPORT TransportationB.C. SUMMARY on the ENGAGEMENT Move: A 10-Year Plan PUBLIC November 28, 2014 or need to be able to access capital funds like the Build Canada fund and the 1:30pm – 3:00pm Airport Capital Assistance Program (ACAP). 2. Airport : The Prince George Airport Authority emphasized that it is critical for northern B.C.’s transportation infrastructure to be able to support economic development in the region. 3 . Airport : Prince George Airport Authority noted a need for support from the Province in funding the development of cargo facilities at the airport, which would support economic development in the region and would play an important part in the overarching multi-modal transportation strategy.

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Fraser Valley – see Appendix 3 for detailed results

11. Chilliwack 1 .Highways and side roads: Participants stressed the need for more efficient Local Government east-west connections for the movement of goods (along Highway 1, the Meeting Fraser River or otherwise).

November 4, 2014 2. Highways: Improvements to Highway 1 were requested (including SUMMARY THEME KEY 10:00am – 11:30am expansions where warranted, improved use of passing lanes, restricting trucks to the right lane, and reducing speeding). 3. Transit: Participants noted the importance of transit improvements (rail and bus) to help commuters travel to and from work. 4 . Cycling and pedestrian: Participants requested additional pedestrian and cyclist connections. 5 . Airport : Improved access to the Abbotsford International Airport was encouraged to accommodate tourists and the movement of goods. 6. Highways: Participants noted that in addition to Highway 1, another eastbound evacuation route should be available. It was also noted that another emergency access/egress route to and from Harrison is critically needed. 7 .Highways, side roads and bridges: Participants expressed the need for infrastructure improvements to bridges (i.e., Fraser River Bridge and Agassiz Road Bridge), overpasses (i.e., in Hope) and roads (i.e., the Othello Corridor and the pinch point where Highways 5 and 3 narrow into a branch east of Hope).

12. Abbotsford 1. Highways: Participants expressed the need to continue widening Highway 1 Stakeholder Meeting to Whatcom Road to accommodate the congestion on the road. November 13, 2014 2. Airports : Participants noted that improving connections to the airport 10:00am – 11:30am along Mt. Lehman Road, especially between Simpson Road and Abbotsford International Airport, are needed. 3 . Highways and side roads: Participants noted the need to improve 16th Street to move trucks from Highway 1 to this route.

13. Chilliwack 1. Highways: Participants agreed that the continuation of the Highway 7 Stakeholder Meeting expansion is a high priority to alleviate congestion. November 13, 2014 2 . Transit, cycling and pedestrian: Support for economic opportunities that 1:30pm – 3:00pm bring communities to Mission was requested. This includes West Coast Express improvements, support for Experience the Fraser project, and improving subsidies to the West Coast Express from other communities. 3 . Highways and side roads: It was noted that bypass opportunities are needed to transfer goods movement from Downtown Mission to another corridor. This would also increase safety for residents.

14. Chilliwack 1. Highways: Participants noted that safety is of utmost importance. With this in First Nations mind, widening Morris Valley Road would increase safety for fishermen and Meeting children, and accommodate those parking along the roadside. November 14, 2014 2 . Highways and side roads: Replacement of the Morris Valley Road one-lane 9:30am – 11:00am bridge would improve safety for all residents.

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Fraser Valley continued – see Appendix 3 for detailed results

15. Chilliwack 1 .Highways and side roads: The participant expressed the need for First Nations improvements to shoulder widths to improve safety for pedestrians and Meeting cyclists, and to accommodate parking along the road. November 14, 2014 2. Highways: The participant noted the need for lighting along Highway 7. 12:30pm – 2:00pm 3. Highways: The participant expressed the importance of protecting and improving the fish habitat along the highway. 4. Transit: It was noted that interconnectivity to communities via transit is important to allow residents to seek employment or access services in bigger city centres.

16. Hope (Chawathil) 1 . Cycling and pedestrian: Participants noted the importance of a pedestrian First Nations Meeting overpass to ensure the safety of schoolchildren crossing the highway to catch November 28, 2014 their bus. 9:00am – 10:30am 2 . Highways and side roads: Participants stressed the importance of addressing invasive plants due to their impact on the safety of the road. 3. Highways: Participants expressed the need to install lights through the bluffs to ensure pedestrian safety on the highway.

17. Hope 1 . Cycling and pedestrian: Participants expressed the need for a pedestrian and First Nations Meeting cycling overpass to provide safety for those wanting to cross the highway. PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY REPORT TransportationB.C. SUMMARY on the ENGAGEMENT Move: A 10-Year Plan PUBLIC November 28, 2014 2 . Highways and side roads: Participants expressed concern with access to 11:30am – 1:00pm and from the Chawathil community from the highway to maintain safety for residents and for children accessing school buses. 3 . Highways and side roads: Participants noted the need for improved incident management related to road closures and fatalities along major routes to better inform motorists to take detour routes.

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Kootenays – see Appendix 4 for detailed results

18. Revelstoke 1. Highways: Participants agreed that continued investment in the Trans-Canada Local Government Highway is the highest priority in the region. Meeting 2. Highways: Participants expressed agreement that investment in Highway 1 is

October 22, 2014 vital for economic development of the province. Highway 1 needs to be safe, SUMMARY THEME KEY 1:00pm – 2:30pm reliable and have capacity. 3. Highways: Participants agreed that a long-term plan is necessary and needs to include a granular breakdown of Highway 1 improvements, including delivery schedules and empirical evidence of delivery. 4. Connecting communities : Participants noted that increased interconnectivity between communities and airports is important for tourism and local economies and to support people who work in other regions.

19. Nakusp 1. Transit: Participants noted that transit connections between communities are Local Government vital for accessing health care and for commuting to work and school. Meeting 2 . Cycling and pedestrian: Participants expressed a desire for cycling paths and October 23, 2014 widened shoulders to provide for safe commuting and cycling tourism. 8:30am – 10:00am 3. Highways: Participants noted that inadequate drainage on highways is a safety concern. 4. Side roads : Participants noted that increased maintenance of side roads is important for access to recreation areas. 5 . Highways and side roads: Participants expressed a desire for traffic control and calming through municipalities.

20. Nelson 1. Airports : Participants noted that improvements to local airports are needed Local Government in order to accommodate access to health care and for tourism. Meeting 2. Transit: Participants agreed that the expansion of public transit services is October 23, 2014 needed for increased connectivity between communities. 2:30pm – 4:00pm 3. Highways: Participants expressed that Highway 33 between Rock Creek and Kelowna is a vital corridor for accessing health care in Kelowna and is in need of improvement. 4 .Highways and side roads: Participants expressed that improvements to Highway 3A (Balfour) are necessary for safe and reliable transportation and for connecting communities. 5 . Highways and side roads (tourism): Participants expressed a desire for infrastructure that supports tourism, such as safe pullouts and viewpoints on highways. 6. Highways: Participants noted that increased maintenance and redesign of culverts is necessary for adequate drainage on highways.

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21. Invermere 1. Highways: Participants expressed that Highways 93 and 95 are important Local Government to the communities of Invermere and Radium Springs, and infrastructure Meeting improvements are necessary in order to safely accommodate high volumes October 29, 2014 of tourist and truck traffic. This is particularly an issue when closures affect 8:30am – 10:00am reliability of the Trans-Canada Highway, redirecting traffic through the communities on Highways 93 and 95. 2 .Cycling and pedestrian/Transit: Participants noted that connecting communities with cycling infrastructure and expanded transportation options (including transit between communities and to mountain resorts) is important for commuting and tourism. 3. Highways: Participants discussed the impact that highway closures due to avalanches have on communities, travellers and residents. 4. Highways: Participants noted that wildlife collisions are increasing on the highway, which is a safety and environmental concern.

22. Cranbrook 1. Highways: Participants expressed that improvements to Highway 3, including Local Government widening and creating passing lanes, are necessary to accommodate traffic Meeting volumes. October 29, 2014 2. Highways: Participants noted that traffic volumes on Highway 93/95 have 1:00pm – 2:30pm increased and are a problem for congestion and safety in communities.

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY REPORT TransportationB.C. SUMMARY on the ENGAGEMENT Move: A 10-Year Plan PUBLIC 3. Highways: Participants noted that wildlife on highways is an increasing concern. 4. Highways: Participants expressed that avalanche closures on Highway 1 affect traffic volumes through the region. 5. Highways: Participants discussed that the durability of highway paint in this region is poor due to impacts from climate, and that reflective paint and reflectors on highway are desired for safety. 6 .Cycling and pedestrian/Transit: Participants expressed the importance of expanded transit and cycling infrastructure within and between communities in this region.

23. Cranbrook 1 .Cycling and pedestrian/Transit/Airports: Participants expressed that Stakeholder Kimberley is a bedroom community, where many people live but choose to Meeting #1 work in other areas. Infrastructure that supports commuting is important, October 29, 2014 such as transit, cycling and airport improvements. 3:30pm – 5:00pm 2 . Highways and side roads: Participants noted that safe crossing for pedestrians in Marysville (south Kimberley) is necessary. 3 . Highways and side roads: Participants noted that people traveling to Cranbrook often bypass Kimberley. The Kimberley Chamber of Commerce would like to see more tourist traffic routed through Kimberley (suggested “scenic route” as alternate way to Cranbrook). 4 . Cycling and pedestrians: Cycling infrastructure is important for connecting communities and for recreation.

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24. Grand Forks 1. Highways: Participants expressed that addressing the need for improvements Local Government to Highway 3 is a regional priority. The Highway 3 corridor is an alternate route Meeting when Highway 1 is closed, and this region in particular feels the impacts.

November 3, 2014 2 . Cycling : Participants expressed that cycling infrastructure, including widened SUMMARY THEME KEY 10:00am – 11:30am shoulders on highways, is important for connecting communities and for recreation. 3. Highways: Participants expressed that continued improvements to Highway 33 between Rock Creek and Kelowna are necessary, as this is an important corridor for accessing health care, goods and services. Traffic is a concern along this route. 4. Highways: Participants noted that reliability of highways is important for moving goods and services to this region. Reliability can be affected by winter maintenance issues and road conditions. Participants expressed that truck traffic is a concern in the winter, and adequate pullouts to encourage chaining up are important. 5 . Highways and side roads: Participants noted that wildlife collisions on highways are a concern in the region. 6. Transportation options : Participants expressed that increased transportation options between communities are necessary.

25. Grand Forks 1. Airports : Participants expressed that airport reliability is a key issue in the Stakeholder Meeting region, particularly in Castlegar and Trail, and this is has significant economic November 3, 2014 impacts. 12:00pm – 1:30pm 2. Economic growth: Participants indicated that economic growth is directly connected to reliability. 3 .Collaboration with partners: Participants expressed that maximizing opportunities for collaboration is important for undertaking infrastructure projects, such as paving and cycling trails. Participants noted that identifying partnership and grant opportunities is important. 4 . Cycling and pedestrian: Participants noted that increased transportation options are important in this region, including improved transit connections and expanded cycling infrastructure, to support the needs of the communities. 5 . Highways and side roads: Participants noted inconsistencies with winter maintenance in this region, which impacts residents, tourists and businesses.

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26. Trail 1. Transit: Participants expressed that rural transit systems should be reassessed, Local Government noting that smaller buses are necessary, as the bigger ones do not suit the Meeting needs of these communities. November 3, 2014 2. Transportation planning : Participants noted there should be a separate 3:30pm – 5:00pm transportation strategy for rural B.C. in order to address the different needs of rural and urban areas. 3 . Highways and side roads: Participants noted that widened and maintained shoulders on roads are necessary for cycling and general traffic safety. 4. Highways: Participants noted that rest areas should be better equipped to service travellers and truckers who need to safely pull over for the night or to use facilities. 5. Airports : Participants noted that airport reliability is a problem that impacts the region. 6. Transportation options : Accessibility in the form of different transportation options is important for the future of these communities. The reliability of highways and other forms of transportation is vital to support the livelihoods of this region.

27. Revelstoke 1. Highways: Participants noted that the intersection of the Trans-Canada Stakeholder Meeting Highway at Victoria in Revelstoke is a significant concern, as congestion

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY REPORT TransportationB.C. SUMMARY on the ENGAGEMENT Move: A 10-Year Plan PUBLIC November 18, 2014 impacts businesses, tourists, residents and first responders. Participants from 9:00am – 10:30am Revelstoke noted this is the top priority for the community. 2. Highways: Participants agreed that continued improvement to the Trans- Canada Highway through this region is critical for safe, reliable transportation. 3. Highways: Participants noted that reliability of the Trans-Canada Highway, whether this is impacted by congestion within communities or by avalanche closures, has impacts that affect the economy and the transportation system as a whole. 4 .Highways and side roads: Participants noted that avalanche closures on the Trans-Canada Highway have a significant impact on the business community in this region. Managing the needs of residents, tourists and businesses is challenging with respect to road closures. 5 . Transit, cycling and pedestrian: Participants noted that transportation opportunities, such as increased public transit and cycling infrastructure, is important in the region.

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28. Parks Canada 1 .Collaboration with Partners: Participants expressed that Parks Canada is also (Golden) working on a similar plan and would like to continue to work closely with the Stakeholder Meeting Province to ensure work in the region is complementary.

November 18, 2014 2 . Highways and side roads: Participants noted that the biggest priority is SUMMARY THEME KEY 2:30pm – 4:00pm highway safety, but the visitor experience is just as important for Parks Canada. 3 . Highways and side roads/Engagement with MoTI: Participants highlighted a good working relationship with MoTI and emphasized the need to continue working together on addressing priorities in the region, particularly with respect to the Trans-Canada Highway through Glacier National Park.

29. Cranbrook 1. Highways: Participants expressed concerns with winter maintenance on Stakeholder Meeting highways in the region, particularly Highway 43 between Sparwood and #2 Elkford. November 19, 2014 2 . Cycling and pedestrians: Participants expressed that accommodating cycling 11:00am – 12:30pm and walking within and between communities (particularly Fernie and Sparwood) is a priority. 3. Highways: Participants noted that the intersection of Highways 3 and 43 in Sparwood is a concern as traffic volumes and congestion continue to increase. Improvements to this intersection are needed to accommodate traffic flow. 4. Highways: Participants noted that improvements to the Elko Tunnel are a priority and questioned whether there is an opportunity to address safety concerns here. This could include widening the tunnel, or implementing a warning signal when trucks are passing through. 5. Highways: Participants noted that traffic on Highway 3 is on par with traffic on the Trans-Canada Highway, as Highway 3 is used more frequently as an alternate route when the Trans-Canada is closed. 6. Transit: Participants noted that transit and other transportation alternatives within and between communities are necessary to accommodate a diverse and aging population.

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30. Cranbrook 1 .Collaboration with partners: The participant expressed that capacity First Nations Meeting building is the most important thing, noting that it should be incorporated November 19, 2014 into any transportation plan. 1:30pm – 3:00pm 2 . Highways and side roads: The participant noted that a focus on safety is important, highlighting Juniper Heights Road as the top priority for the community. The participant noted that having transportation corridors that are reliable and that service the needs of the population are very important economically. 3. Transit: The participant noted that transit is a priority in the community, as it is a way for aging members of the population to stay connected. 4. Rail : The participant noted that ensuring the safety of the railway is important, as the rail line runs through the reserve. 5. Airports : The participant noted that the airport on the reserve provides an important connection for the community. If funding was available, this would be a priority, as the airport is used by emergency services

31. Creston 1. Transit: Participants noted there is not enough transit in the region, and First Nations Meeting if transit were available near the reserve, this would allow more people to November 20, 2014 commute to employment opportunities in town. 8:30am – 10:00am 2. Rail : Participants noted that more opportunity for railway transportation in

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY REPORT TransportationB.C. SUMMARY on the ENGAGEMENT Move: A 10-Year Plan PUBLIC the community would be beneficial for the movement of goods from the region, so goods can be transported to B.C.’s ports, rather than across the border to Seattle. 3 . Highways and side roads: Participants expressed interest in partnering on projects such as improving infrastructure near the bridge in west Creston, side roads and paving projects. Participants also expressed that access to gravel would give them the ability to build and improve some of their own infrastructure. 4 .Highways and side roads: Participants expressed the need for improvements with respect to safety concerns, such as lighting on the highway near the reserve, as well as traffic calming and safe pedestrian crossings in some areas of the community. 5 . Highways and side roads: Participants noted that preserving the local traditional language is a priority, requesting that, where possible, signage include the traditional language.

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32. Nelson 1. Bridges : Participants presented and discussed a business case for a fixed-link Stakeholder Meeting crossing of Upper Arrow Lake to replace the ferry crossing, noting that this November 20, 2014 initiative would bring more people, goods and services to the region. The

2:30pm – 4:00pm participants noted that the ferry is a hindrance to attracting industry. SUMMARY THEME KEY 2 . Highways and side roads: Participants noted that closures on Highway 1 affect the movement of goods in this region and impact the local economy. Participants noted that the ferry cannot handle the capacity generated by closures and peak travel times, which causes a bottleneck. 3. Airports : Participants expressed the importance of the Castlegar Airport to the region, noting that improvements to the airport that address reliability issues are a priority. 4. Highways: Participants suggested that Highway 3 is more important to this region than Highway 1, and that improvements should be focused on Highway 3. 5. Highways: Participants noted that improvements to Highway 33 are also a priority, as this is the main corridor connecting the region to the Okanagan. Connecting to the Okanagan is important for tourism and health care.

33. Trail 1. Transportation options : Participants noted that transportation and transit Stakeholder Meeting alternatives are a priority in this region, suggesting that rural transit systems November 21, 2014 should be different from urban models. 8:30am – 10:00am 2. Airports : Participants suggested that small airports are the best way to connect communities in B.C., noting that the Trail Regional Airport is in need of a runway extension. 3. Goods Movement: Participants presented and discussed the case for a transportation corridor (road and rail) from Washington through this region, in order to transport goods from the U.S. through the interior and ultimately to the Port of Prince Rupert. 4. Goods Movement: Participants highlighted the importance of southern B.C. as an important transportation corridor and urged the Ministry not to lose sight of this region. 5 . Cycling : Participants suggested that cycling trails are important for connecting communities in this region.

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34. Coquitlam 1. Transit: Participants expressed the need to improve transit services and Local Government infrastructure to encourage ridership. Meeting 2. Rail : Participants expressed that the impact to connectivity on at-grade rail October 22, 2014 crossings cut residents off from other sections of the district. 9:00am – 10:30am 3. Engagement process: Participants expressed that the timing of this engagement, related to the Mayors’ Council and referendum, is inappropriate. 4 .Collaboration with partners: Participants noted the need to improve TransLink’s relationship between municipalities and the Province.

35. Surrey 1. Transit: Participants noted that improving the rapid transit on the south side of Local Government the river would improve residents’ connection to Vancouver. Meeting 2. Rail : Participants stressed the importance of safety improvements (as they October 22, 2014 pertain to cyclists, pedestrians and rail crossings) to decrease the number of 12:30pm – 2:00pm accidents on at-grade crossings. 3. Capacity/congestion : Participants noted the importance of alleviating congestion issues (related to interchanges), and accessing infrastructure for moving people and goods reliably.

36. Healthy Built 1. Transportation Planning : Participants noted that it is important to think of

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY REPORT TransportationB.C. SUMMARY on the ENGAGEMENT Move: A 10-Year Plan PUBLIC Environment health impacts related to transportation infrastructure and investment. Alliance 2. Engagement Process : Participants suggested engaging with health authorities Stakeholder Meeting and stakeholders in the health community. October 27, 2014 1:30pm – 2:30pm 3. Transportation Planning : Participants noted that “connecting and strengthening communities” is an important topic that should be discussed in more detail.

37. West Vancouver 1. Capacity/congestion : Participants noted safety concerns regarding traffic Local Government congestion along Taylor Way. Meeting 2 . Cycling and pedestrian: Participants expressed support for pedestrian October 28, 2014 and cycling connectivity to encourage the use of alternative forms of 8:30am – 10:00am transportation. 3. Transportation options : Participants noted the importance of alternative multi-transportation options (i.e., a passenger ferry throughout Howe Sound) to encourage alternative forms of transportation.

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38. Pemberton 1. Capacity/congestion : Participants noted that protecting capacity on roads Local Government was important to accommodate the increase in visitor traffic to the region. Meeting 2. Transportation options : Participants noted that alternative forms of October 28, 2014 transportation were important to enable residents to access work SUMMARY THEME KEY 2:00pm – 3:30pm opportunities in all communities. 3 . Cycling : Participants stressed the importance of addressing safety concerns to accommodate cyclists on the roads. 4 .Highways and side roads/Transportation options: Participants noted that rehabilitation of roads is important to be able to accommodate alternative forms of transportation (i.e., continuation of the highway improvements from Whistler and Pemberton, maintenance of the corridor).

39. Burnaby 1 .Collaboration with partners: Participants noted that their priority is the Local Government Mayors’ Council Transportation Vision, which they anticipate the MoTI will Meeting support. October 29, 2014 2. Urban planning : Participants expressed the importance of livable regions 2:00pm – 3:30pm (where you work, shop, play), which would reduce commuting. 3. Funding : Participants noted that a variety of funding strategies could benefit the region in building infrastructure.

40. ACEC (Vancouver) 1. Transportation planning : Participants expressed that transportation priorities Stakeholder Meeting in rural areas are different from those in urban centres and questioned how October 30, 2014 priorities will be addressed in the plan. Incorporating the transportation needs 9:00am – 10:30am and priorities of different municipalities will be a challenge. 2. Transportation planning : Participants noted that reliability is a diverse issue in urban and rural areas. In municipalities, reliability can be associated with congestion, but there are different concerns impacting reliability of highways. Participants noted that it is important to consider how the whole system interacts, affecting movement between highways and urban centres. 3. Transportation planning : Participants noted that main economic drivers, such as resource development and tourism, need to be considered in development of the plan, and suggested that economic drivers are liable to change over the course of the plan.

41. BC Road Builders 1. Economic growth: Growing the economy is most important thing. Economic (Vancouver) growth contributes directly to the quality of life. Stakeholder Meeting 2 . Meeting demand for engineers: Industry leaders anticipate challenges with October 30, 2014 having enough skilled engineers to meet demand. 11:30am – 1:00pm 3. Transportation planning : It is important to have a clear plan so that industry players will be able to see what projects are on the horizon.

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42. BC Truckers 1. Transportation planning : Participants noted that the reliability of highways, Association airports and border crossings are important to the industry. Improvements to (Langley) main trucking routes are a priority to decrease delays. Stakeholder Meeting 2 . Economic growth: Participants expressed that growing the economy is a priority. October 30, 2014 3:00pm – 4:30pm

43. Vancouver 1. Transportation planning : Participants suggested the need for a balanced Board of Trade plan, noting that the content in the Discussion Guide makes it seem as (Vancouver) though the plan will be primarily focused on roads. Participants emphasized Stakeholder Meeting the need for a balanced plan that considers all transportation priorities. November 13, 2014 2. Transportation planning : Participants noted that transportation is an 11:30am – 1:00pm interdisciplinary network and suggested the Province should take more of a leadership role in saying what needs to be done, and then work with disciplines to implement the plan. Participants emphasized the need for leadership and governance to implement a balanced plan. 3. Transit: Participants expressed that transit systems in the Lower Mainland are a priority and more focus should be placed on Metro Vancouver, as this is where population growth is likely to occur. Participants suggested that transit and transportation networks in the Lower Mainland affect the entire system. PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY REPORT TransportationB.C. SUMMARY on the ENGAGEMENT Move: A 10-Year Plan PUBLIC 44. Pemberton 1. Connecting communities : Participants stressed the importance of transit Stakeholder Meeting connecting all communities to allow employment opportunities for residents. November 18, 2014 2 . Cycling : Participants noted that improvements to shoulders for bikes and 12:00pm – 1:30pm pedestrians would increase safety for all users. 3. Transportation planning : Participants expressed the importance of removing barriers to tourism and increasing the number of visitors to the area (i.e., train stops, open skies air travel).

45. Pemberton 1. Transit: Participants stressed the importance of improving transit for First Nations Meeting members to travel to work. November 18, 2014 2 . Highways and side roads: Participants noted the importance of improving 3:00pm – 4:30pm road conditions, due to the unreliability of the roads. 3. Transportation planning : Participants expressed the importance of collaboration with municipalities to ensure priorities are aligned. 4. Side roads : Participants noted the need to upgrade community roads to make them more accessible for residents.

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46. BC Chamber 1. Transportation planning : Participants noted that transportation issues in of Commerce Metro Vancouver are a key concern, and a comprehensive goods movement Stakeholder Meeting strategy is necessary in the region. November 24, 2014 2. Transportation planning : Participants expressed that a coordinated approach SUMMARY THEME KEY 9:00am – 10:00am to transportation priorities is necessary, given that there are a variety of groups with different interests that have control over the transportation network in B.C. 3. Transportation planning : Participants discussed transportation and transit funding concerns, noting that considering an optimal funding mechanism for urban regions may be necessary.

47. Surrey Board 1. Rail : Participants suggested that rail capacity is an issue in the region, of Trade and without pipelines, rail lines will have to carry more liquids, limiting Stakeholder Meeting the capacity for moving other goods by train, which will in turn increase November 24, 2014 movement of goods by truck. 3:00pm – 4:00pm 2 . Cycling and Transit: Participants noted that public transit and cycling infrastructure are key issues and priorities in the region. 3 . Airport : Participants noted that the Abbotsford International Airport is very important to the region and should not be discounted. 4. Transportation planning : Participants highlighted the importance of the Fraser River in terms of its economic impact, and suggested the Province should work with the federal government to ensure this is fully utilized as a working river. 5. Transit: Participants highlighted public transit as an important issue in this region.

48. RCMP/FCABC 1. Transportation planning : Participants noted there needs to be more Stakeholder Meeting provincial coordination between jurisdictions for first responders. With November 25, 2014 respect to fire service, there is no formalized agreement regarding who will 9:00am – 10:30am respond in areas outside local jurisdiction. 2 . Highways and side roads: Participants noted it is necessary to consider how provincial roads and infrastructure are going to be serviced. 3 . Highways and side roads: Participants noted that considerations related to roads and enforcement are the main priorities from a policing perspective. 4 .Highways and side roads: Participants noted that geolocation technology and location signage should be made available on roads in order to improve emergency response times and accuracy. 5. Transportation planning : Participants noted that infrastructure needs to support emergency services, such as incorporating more emergency access points on highways, wider shoulders for safe policing, and features that limit the impact of accidents. 6 .Highways and side roads: Participants agreed that road markings are an issue, as paint is not visible in certain conditions. This is one of the biggest hazards for public safety.

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49. Disability 1. Transit: The participant noted that increased and accessible public transit Alliance BC is important for servicing the diverse needs of the population, for reducing Stakeholder Meeting congestion on roads, and for providing people with the necessary services so November 25, 2014 they can get where they need to go. 11:30am – 12:30pm 2. Transit: The participant noted that transit on the Lower Mainland is a model in terms of accessibility, but there are some considerations that need to be made. The participant noted that real consultation with the community is necessary in this respect, as there are small considerations that go a long way when servicing the needs of the population. 3. Transit: The participant noted there are challenges associated with the HandyDART service, including cost, and more people are beginning to use taxi services to get where they need to go. 4. Transit: The participant noted it is important to consider the aging population in terms of expanding and integrating more accessible public transit in rural and urban areas. 5 . Highways and side roads: The participant noted that having well-maintained roads is important.

50. Business 1. Transportation planning : The participant suggested this is not the time to Council of BC cut back on capital spending.

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51. BC Healthy 1. Transportation planning : Participants expressed that it is necessary to Living Alliance undertake a health impact assessment and cumulative effects assessment as Stakeholder Meeting part of the 10-year transportation plan, and community members should be November 25, 2014 engaged further. 3:30pm – 5:00pm 2. Transportation options : Participants noted it is important to create the conditions that allow people to make healthy transportation choices. 3 .Transit/Cycling and pedestrians: Participants noted that accessible public transit, cycling and walking areas are important from a public health perspective, and these need to be given priority. Participants noted it is necessary to give people more transportation options to reduce the number of cars on the road. 4. Transportation planning : Participants suggested it is necessary to reframe the conversation around moving goods and people, noting that these should be considered two very different things. 5. Transportation planning : Participants suggested that the aging population needs to be considered more fully in the development of a plan.

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52. TransLink 1. Transportation planning : Participants noted that the transportation plan Stakeholder Meeting should include elements of the Mayors’ Council Vision for transit in the region. November 26, 2014 2. Transportation planning : Participants noted the Mayors’ Council Vision will

9:00am – 10:00am still stand, regardless of the outcome of the referendum, so this part of the SUMMARY THEME KEY plan should be more aspirational and visionary, and less specific with respect to particular projects and funding. 3. Transportation planning : Participants suggested the transportation plan needs to show that the Province’s role is in providing leadership and coordination among the different jurisdictions, and should include a piece around partnerships, roles and responsibilities to provide that jurisdictional clarification. 4. Transportation planning : Participants noted that policy integration is critical. 5. Transportation planning : Participants noted that language around managing the capacity of the current system is necessary, as a goal for this region is not to build more capacity, but to manage what already exists. 6. Transit: Participants noted that transit is important in terms of growing the economy and facilitating the movement of goods.

53. Air Canada 1. Airports : The participant noted that the cost of landing in B.C. is high, which Stakeholder Meeting makes it difficult for B.C. to remain competitive in international aviation. November 26, 2014 2. Airports : The participant noted that airlines typically run on a hub-and-spoke 11:30am – 12:30pm system in order to maximize efficiency, and Air Canada is the only airline that has made Vancouver a hub airport. The participant noted they would like to continue to grow the hub-and-spoke system in Vancouver. 3. Airports : The participant noted there are regulatory issues presenting challenges for airlines, and there are economic factors that make it unappealing for airlines to touch down in Canada, as opposed to the U.S.

54. Vancouver Airport 1. Airports : Participants noted that the Vancouver International Airport plays Authority (YVR) a number of different roles, in terms of connecting and strengthening Stakeholder Meeting communities, contributing to the wider transportation network, and growing November 26, 2014 the economy. Participants noted that they see the importance of laying out 4:00pm – 5:00pm these themes in the plan. 2. Airports : Participants noted that there are elements of the transportation network that need to be improved to support the Airport’s strategic plan and to facilitate the movement of people and goods. 3. Transit: Participants highlighted the importance of public transit in servicing access to the Airport, noting their support for further expansion of transportation services. 4. Airports : Participants highlighted key areas of Highway 99 and other road infrastructure, where improvements will be beneficial for access to the airport and movement of goods and cargo. 5. Transportation planning : Participants noted that YVR’s mandate is to create jobs and economic opportunity, and the strategic plan is to become a world- class sustainable gateway connecting Asia to the Americas. Participants noted that there are some policies and regulations that will need to be reviewed at the federal level so YVR can remain competitive in this respect.

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55. Coquitlam 1 .Highways and side roads: Participants expressed the need to improve the Stakeholder Meeting access and egress of interchanges, to move people and goods safely (i.e., Mary November 27, 2014 Hill Bypass, Brunette Interchange). 9:00am – 10:30am 2 . Highways and side roads: Participants noted that improved signage was needed to guide motorists to their destinations. 3. Transit: Participants stressed the need to improve transit between communities, to move residents through the cities.

56. BC Automobile 1 .Highways and side roads: Safety is the highest priority for BCAA and its Association members. Infrastructure investments that reflect the potential for distraction (Vancouver) are important, as well as anything that can improve intersection safety, which Stakeholder Meeting is high on the list for BCAA and its members. November 27, 2014 2 . Cycling and pedestrians: The participant noted that a very important role of 10:00am – 11:00am BCAA is safety. In terms of cycling and pedestrian facilities, it is important for cyclists and drivers to coexist safely. 3. Seniors’ transportation : In terms of connecting and strengthening communities, BCAA spends a lot of resources to support senior driving safety. Particularly in this province, alternative mobility for seniors is a priority. 4. Transportation planning : The participant noted that any changes that are made need to be evidence-based. PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY REPORT TransportationB.C. SUMMARY on the ENGAGEMENT Move: A 10-Year Plan PUBLIC 5. Disaster planning : The participant questioned whether earthquake and disaster readiness is being incorporated as part of the plan, noting that there is an appetite among BCAA members for disaster preparedness.

57. Coquitlam 1. Funding : Participants expressed the importance of researching options to fund Stakeholder Meeting improvements to transportation infrastructure. November 27, 2014 2 . Transit: Participants stressed the need to improve transit to connect communities. 11:30am – 1:00pm 3 .Highways and side roads: Participants requested access and egress points onto highways (i.e., Mary Hill Bypass), to alleviate congestion as it relates to signals.

58. Coquitlam 1. Engagement Process : The participant thought the meeting was a First Nations Meeting consultation, rather than garnering feedback, and attended to gather November 27, 2014 information. He declined to indicate which First Nation Band he represented. 2:00pm – 3:30pm

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59. Port Metro 1 .Highways and side roads: Participants noted there should be focus on goods Vancouver movement and on the major arteries that support this. Stakeholder Meeting 2. Goods movement: Participants noted that permitting complexities present November 28, 2014 challenges for the movement of goods through Metro Vancouver. SUMMARY THEME KEY 3:00pm – 4:00pm 3. Goods Movement: Participants expressed that they would like to make sure projects that support gateway growth and meeting demand are being fully realized. Maintaining the strategic advantage of this gateway is important. 4. Rail/road crossing : Participants noted that the general theme for Port Metro Vancouver is always with respect to crossings, road and rail interface issues, and borders. 5 . Engagement with communities: Participants expressed the need to continue to be mindful of communities, recognizing that the success of the gateway relies on the support of its communities. 6. Transportation planning : Participants noted that the Fraser River will be important for goods movement and economic development in the region.

60. BC Cycling 1 . Cycling : Participants stressed the need for a Cycling Advisory Committee to Coalition ensure road accessibility for all cyclists in B.C. and Hub 2 . Cycling : Participants stressed the need for a Cycling Strategy to inform future Stakeholder Meeting transportation projects as they relate to cycling for all ages and abilities, future December 2, 2014 rehabilitation projects, and assessing existing infrastructure. 10:00am – 11:30am

61. Mt. Currie 1. Highways: Participants expressed safety concerns regarding the significantly First Nations Meeting different maintenance standards along the highway between Mt. Currie and December 3, 2014 Lillooet, as the poorly maintained areas create safety concerns (particularly 10:30am – 11:30am en route to Darcy). 2. Side roads : Participants stressed that the side roads should be deactivated, rather than opened up to the public, as there are fewer conservation officers able to monitor visitors who may not respect the values of the area. 3 . Highways and side roads: Participants requested improvements to signage, including signs to warn drivers of cattle/horses and cyclists on the road. It was noted that signs should be in two languages (similarly to the signs near Squamish). 4. Transportation Planning : Participants requested that the province’s administrative boundaries be adjusted to accommodate the tribal affiliations (for maintenance, etc.). 5. Transit: Participants strongly requested improvements to transit (via rail or bus) to get members to and from Whistler primarily, and to Pemberton as well. 6. Cyclists : Participants expressed concerns regarding an increased number of cyclists using the roads through the territory. 7 . Highways and side roads: Participants stressed the need for centre lines to be painted on Highway 40, to improve safety.

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62. CN Rail 1. Rail : The participant expressed that capacity on rail lines in the Lower Stakeholder Meeting Mainland was an issue, and that overpasses are needed to remedy specific December 9, 2014 constraints. 9:30am – 10:30am 2. Rail : The participant noted that rail access from Vancouver to the North Shore is constrained by a tunnel and bridge that has to lift for marine traffic. The participant stressed that if rail access could be opened, there would be economic development opportunities on the North Shore. 3. Rail : The participant indicated that it would be important for CN to work with the Province in order to maximize federal funding.

63. Tsawwassen 1. Transportation Planning : Participants noted that clarifying responsibility and First Nation jurisdiction in terms of movement of goods and people is important, and December 9, 2014 suggested that a coordinated approach is necessary. 1:00pm – 2:30pm 2. Highways: Participants noted they would welcome the opportunity to discuss provincial investment in Highway 17 improvements. 3 . Highways and side roads: Participants noted that partnership on pedestrian overpasses at Deltaport Way and Highway 17 at Tsawwassen Drive is needed, and that connecting the region with a recreation path is a priority. 4. Transit: Participants noted that overall transit service is limited in the region. One participant noted they have been working with TransLink to discuss

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64. Fort St. John 1. Highways: Participants agreed that there was a need to pave or hard-surface Local Government the 40-kilometre unpaved section of Highway 52 East. Meeting #1 2. Highways: Participants agreed that the rehabilitation of existing infrastructure October 23, 2014 is generally preferred over four-laning or other capital projects for the region. SUMMARY THEME KEY 9:30am – 11:00am 3. Highways: Participants noted that there was a need for safe passing lanes in certain sections (especially on Highway 29 near Moberly Hill). 4. Side roads: Participants agreed that Murray River Forest Service Road to Kinuseo Falls is in poor condition, and needs either hard-surfacing or more frequent grading. 5 . Engagement with Ministry: Participants expressed a strong interest in the establishment of a regional advisory committee for transportation issues.

65. Fort St. John 1 .Highways and side roads: Participants noted a need for transportation Local Government infrastructure to facilitate heavy trucking traffic. There was a concern that Meeting #2 heavy traffic from provincial roads is impacting municipal roads. October 23, 2014 2 . Highways and side roads: Participants noted concerns with industrial 1:00pm – 2:30pm development happening adjacent to cities and how industrial activity, and its transportation of goods, affects the cities. 3 . Highways and side roads: Participants voiced concerns with engineering standards of the roads. Some suggested that the Peace should have a higher standard of roads (including wider shoulders and less steep ditches) in order to accommodate the heavy equipment coming through the region. The mayor of Fort St. John supports twinning the highway between Fort St. John and Alberta in order to make it safer. 4 .Highways and side roads: Participants noted concerns with line painting in terms of durability and timeliness of application, and how that impacts safety. 5. Airports (funding) Participants were interested in attaining provincial funding to support YXJ (Fort St. John) airport. Participants noted that passenger numbers have grown greatly and the airport is in need of apron and terminal expansions.

66. Dawson Creek 1 .Highways and side roads: Participants noted a need to accommodate the Local Government heavy loads that will be increasing in the region if the development of Site C or Meeting LNG facilities is approved. November 3, 2014 2. Highways: Participants noted the poor condition of the unpaved section of 9:30am – 11:00am Highway 52 East and indicated that many drivers avoid this area because of the bad condition. 3. Highways: Participants from Pouce Coupe requested to be consulted on the routing of the Highway 2 bypass. They expressed a desire for the Ministry to bring forward a handful of feasible options from an engineering/technical perspective. 4 .Highways and side roads (safety): Participants expressed interest in providing pedestrian safety measures while waiting for the Pouce Coupe Bypass Project to be undertaken.

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Northeast continued – see Appendix 6 for detailed results

67. Dawson Creek 1. Engagement process: All participants noted concerns with the consultation Stakeholder Meeting process. They indicated some that it would make more sense to consult on an November 3, 2014 already-existing draft of the plan, and strongly indicated that they should get 11:00am – 12:30pm the opportunity to comment once the plan has been developed. 2. Transportation planning: Participants noted that the transportation planning process should be more strongly and more explicitly linked to the provincial economic strategy of LNG development. 3. Transportation planning: Participants agreed that the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure should ensure that the northeast part of the province gets a larger, more appropriate amount of resources that takes into account the revenues that the province receives from that region.

68. Fort Nelson 1. Bridges: Participants agreed that the Fort Nelson River Bridge needs Stakeholder Meeting improvement or replacement. November 24, 2014 2. Highways: Participants agreed that safety on Highway 97 (the Alaska Highway) 12:30pm – 2:00pm was critical for their communities. 3. Rail: Participants agreed that rail freight services were critical for moving goods to and from the town. Participants indicated that Fort Nelson needed increased or more efficient rail service. 4. Airport: Participants agreed that the airport was key to the connectivity and

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY REPORT TransportationB.C. SUMMARY on the ENGAGEMENT Move: A 10-Year Plan PUBLIC the economy of the region. Participants noted a need for airport security services and infrastructure improvements. 5. Commercial Vehicles: Participants expressed frustration at some CVSE (commercial vehicles) regulations and noted that such stringent regulation causes inefficiencies.

69. Fort Nelson 1. Highways (safety): Fort Nelson First Nation noted that highway safety is a main First Nations Meeting concern. November 24, 2014 2. Bridges : Fort Nelson First Nation pointed out that the Fort Nelson River Bridge 2:30pm – 4:00pm is crucial to the interests and safety of the community and MoTI should provide more information about any upcoming projects.

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70. Fort St. John 1. Highways: Participants agreed that there was a need for highway Stakeholder Meeting improvements and expansion between the Alberta border and Pink Mountain November 25, 2014 to address safety and increasing congestion. Participants especially noted

9:30am – 11:00am problems with the South Taylor Hill. SUMMARY THEME KEY 2. Airport : Participants agreed that the North Peace Regional Airport needs more funding to keep up with safety regulations and to expand facilities to accommodate dramatic growth in the region. 3. Commercial Vehicles: Participants agreed that there was a need for commercial driver training programs and better safety regulation for commercial vehicles to ensure the safety of all road users. 4. Rail : Participants noted that there was a need for rail to serve industries other than oil and gas. 5. Commercial Vehicles: Participants noted that there was a need for commercial vehicle regulations to focus on safety. 6. Transportation planning : Participants noted that the government should not forget wildlife, tourism and other industries, not necessarily related to oil and gas, in transportation planning.

71. Fort St. John 1 .Highways and side roads: Road safety was an important concern for the First Nations Meeting Halfway River First Nation. This participant pointed to a need for additional November 25, 2014 pullouts, rest-areas, and better signage in the region. 1:00pm – 2:30pm 2 . Highways and side roads: The Halfway River First Nation noted that smooth connections between cities should be a top concern for the 10-year transportation plan. 3 . Highways and side roads: The Halfway River First Nation also noted a need for more tourism planning and better information and reservation services.

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Northwest – see Appendix 7 for detailed results

72. Prince Rupert 1 .Highways and side roads: Participants noted a need to facilitate heavy and Local Government oversized truck hauling, especially with the development of LNG facilities Meeting in the area. This will be vital to the economic development of the area and October 28, 2014 communities’ ability to benefit from LNG development. 1:30pm – 3:00pm 2. Airports: Participants noted a need for better access to the Prince Rupert Airport, which will be key for the development of LNG facilities in the area. There was a concern that without expansion of, and better access to the airport, cities with better facilities, such as Terrace, will gain the economic benefits. 3 . Engagement with the Ministry: Participants requested a follow-up meeting with MoTI to discuss how the input of municipalities, First Nations, and stakeholders has been worked into the 10-year plan. 4. Highways: Highway 16 will form an important link through which construction materials for LNG facilities will pass, and participants noted a need for upgrades on Highway 16 to increase safety and to support economic growth. 5 . Cycling and pedestrian: Participants had an interest in the development of a walking/cycle trail along Highway 16 . PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY REPORT TransportationB.C. SUMMARY on the ENGAGEMENT Move: A 10-Year Plan PUBLIC

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73. Masset 1. Ferries: Participants felt strongly that communities in Haida Gwaii have Local Government suffered from the fare increases and service cutbacks on BC Ferries. The Meeting limited transportation options and high prices are having adverse effects on

October 29, 2014 residents’ access to medical, educational and social services. Participants see SUMMARY THEME KEY 1:30pm – 3:00pm the ferries as a marine highway, and a vital lifeline for economic prospects both on and off the islands. 2. Ferries: Participants noted that the ferry reservation system is inefficient, and agreed that the poor system has cost their communities lost tourism revenue. The Mayor of the Village of Masset noted that a capital investment in the reservation system will help BC Ferries’ bottom line by ensuring that ferries run at capacity. 3 .Travel Assistance Program (TAP): Participants expressed that the Travel Assistance Program (TAP) for claiming discounts on airfare is frustrating and inefficient. Participants also found the TAP system for ferries frustrating because the minimum time investment for travelling by ferry to the mainland to access services is over three days. With cuts to ferry sailings, the TAP coverage for ferries is becoming less useful to residents who need access to medical services, so the TAP for airline services needs to be more efficient and affordable. 4. Engagement process: Participants expressed concern that this process of consultation will not truly address their issue and that they felt that the plan has already been written. The Mayor of Masset noted that the government did not listen to their communities’ concerns during the last round of consultation for BC Ferries. 5. Shipping safety: Participants noted that with the government’s focus on resource development including LNG and the Enbridge Pipeline, there should be an attendant focus on ensuring that vessel safety is at an adequate standard to protect the coast.

74. Masset 1. Ferries: Participants felt strongly that their communities’ main concern was First Nations Meeting with BC Ferries services. The service cutbacks have negatively impacted October 29, 2014 communities on the islands in terms of access to medical services, food and 3:30pm – 5:00pm connectivity with the outside world. There are especially dire consequences for people in Sandspit who cannot access ambulance services. 2 . Highways and side roads: Participants felt that the maintenance contractor on the island was not performing satisfactorily. The representative from Old Masset Village expressed interest in taking over the maintenance contract or in being a subcontractor for the Masset area. 3 . Engagement with Ministry: Participants felt that the government had not been collaborating with the First Nations of the North.

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75. Queen Charlotte 1. Ferries: Participants all noted that BC Ferries service reductions on the City inter-island and mainland route is proving an extreme challenge for island Local Government communities, in terms of accessing services and economic development. Meeting 2 . Service reductions (ferry/airline): The participant from Sandspit Airport October 30, 2014 noted that the reductions in both ferry and airline services has caused the 9:00am – 10:30am population in Sandspit to drop dramatically. It is no longer possible for people who live in Skidegate to commute to work in Queen Charlotte City. 3 . Service reductions (ferry/airline): Participants also noted that service reductions raise concerns with residents’ ability to access emergency medical services. 4. Ferries: Participants welcome an opportunity to develop creative solutions to fill in the gaps caused by BC Ferries cutbacks. Participants agreed that there is an opportunity to improve the efficiency of BC Ferries reservations systems. 5 . Cycling and pedestrians: Representatives from the Village of Queen Charlotte noted that there is an opportunity to develop and improve pedestrian and cycling facilities. The Mayor noted that cycling and pedestrian facilities are important for rural areas, and that Bike BC should offer grants not just for cycling, but also for pedestrian corridors. She also noted an opportunity to build a cycle/pedestrian corridor between Queen Charlotte and Masset.

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY REPORT TransportationB.C. SUMMARY on the ENGAGEMENT Move: A 10-Year Plan PUBLIC 76. Terrace 1. Highways/Transportation planning: Participants agreed that there was a Local Government need to consider the expected growth in the region and to carefully analyze Meeting that when redesigning portions of the highway. They also noted that the November 4, 2014 Highway 16 corridor will play a critical role in the province’s economic strategy 1:30pm – 3:00pm of LNG development. Participants expressed concerns with both safety and capacity issues that can be expected to arise with increased heavy trucking traffic on that corridor. 2 . Highways and side roads: Participants agreed that there are capacity problems with the Sande-Keith intersection and the Sande overpass in Terrace. 3. Rail: Participants felt that the railroad through Terrace presented a connectivity problem for the community, as there is only one overpass (Sande). More broadly, many participants were interested in promoting their communities’ connectivity through pedestrian walkways. 4 .Forest roads/MoTI roads: Participants indicated a frustration with the jurisdictional split between forest service roads and MoTI roads in the region. Certain forest service roads are no longer used or supported by industry, but there are other uses and participants felt that the maintenance was not appropriate for these uses. Participants expressed a need for MoTI to take a closer look at these and to work closely with the forest industry to find a kind of middle-ground jurisdiction.

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Northwest continued – see Appendix 7 for detailed results 77. Smithers 1 .Highways and side roads: Participants agreed that transportation planning Local Government and investments should focus on the rehabilitation of existing roads in the Meeting area, instead of focusing mainly on capital projects.

November 5, 2014 2. Airports: Participants noted a major concern with the terminal capacity SUMMARY THEME KEY 9:30am – 11:00am of the Smithers Airport in terms of current passenger levels. A terminal expansion would open up opportunities for more competition, which would advantageously impact prices. 3 . Highways and side roads: Participants noted a need for more rest areas and pullouts. 4 .Highways and side roads: There was a general concern with increased heavy hauling in the region and especially on Highway 16. 5. Rail: Participants indicated a concern with the safety risks with the transportation of hazardous materials by rail. 6. Highways: Participants noted that with the Highway 16 corridor getting busier, there are concerns with higher traffic volumes and speed and safety. 78. Smithers 1. Airports: Participants urged the Ministry to take a more active interest in Stakeholder Meeting the running and funding of airports in the northwest. The participant from November 5, 2014 Smithers Airport indicated a concern with the terminal capacity of the 1:00pm – 2:30pm Smithers Airport. 2 . Collaboration with Partners: Both participants expressed a strong interest in developing more partnerships with the Ministry and other transportation authorities (e.g. other airports) to exploit economies of scale and the expertise of other organizations. 79. Burns Lake 1. Transit: Participants agreed that public transportation into, out of and within Local Government their communities was critical to residents’ well-being. The District of Fort St. Meeting James and the Village of Granisle were particularly concerned with being able November 6, 2014 to provide transportation for residents to access medical services. 9:30am – 11:00am 2 . Highways and side roads: Participants agreed that the growth of the resource industry represented both a challenge and an opportunity. There were concerns that industry has increased the traffic on, and damage to, the roads, but participants agreed there was the potential to work with industry to help cover such costs. 3. Highways: Participants expressed a need to upgrade parts of Highways 16 and 27, to add extra capacity through passing lanes, and to add extra width at certain points. 80. Burns Lake 1. Highways: Participants expressed concerns with safety on Highway 16, First Nations Meeting especially as trucking traffic increases in the region. They agreed that there November 6, 2014 could be measures implemented that would improve safety on 1:00pm – 2:30pm the corridor. 2 . Highways and side roads: Participants agreed that speed readerboards have had a positive impact on highway safety in the region and indicated that they would like to see that continue. 3. Highways: Participants agreed that extra capacity on Highway 16 was needed to increase safety along the corridor.

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81. New Aiyansh 1 .Highways and side roads: Participants agreed that safety on Highway 113 First Nations Meeting and roads in the area in the area was a prime concern for their communities. November 13, 2014 2. Bridges: All participants agreed that the single-lane bridges should be made 10:00am – 11:30am into double-lane bridges, especially with the expected increase in wide/ heavy-load traffic from upcoming pipeline construction. 3 . Highways and side roads: All participants indicated concerns with the condition of the Cranberry Connector, and expressed a need for better year- round maintenance to increase accessibility. 4. Highways: All participants agreed that the highway maintenance class of Highway 113 (the Nisga’a Highway) should be increased from its present Class C to Class B or A. 5 . Investment in communities: Participants all expressed concern that the government’s investment in their communities was not equal to the resources that have been extracted from the area. They expressed frustration at this unequal distribution of resources.

82. New Hazelton 1. Transit: Participants agreed that transit and connecting communities in the First Nations Meeting area was a concern for their people. Participants noted that transit access to November 13, 2014 either Terrace or Smithers was critical for residents’ work, medical, educational 3:30pm – 5:00pm or personal purposes.

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY REPORT TransportationB.C. SUMMARY on the ENGAGEMENT Move: A 10-Year Plan PUBLIC 2 . Highways and side roads: Participants expressed interest in the local delivery of the road maintenance contract. 3 . Highways and side roads: Participants agreed that maintenance, especially dealing with erosion spots and damage from trucking, was a concern for their communities. 4 .Highways and side roads: Participants expressed an interest in restoring alternate access to their communities by reopening the Hazelton-Kitwanga back road.

83. Prince Rupert 1. Airport: Participants agreed that airport accessibility was their top concern, Stakeholder Meeting and that it is vital to communities’ connectivity and to business development November 17, 2014 in the region. Participants agreed that the airport is already lagging in terms 1:00pm – 2:30 pm of capacity and accessibility, and these factors will be absolutely critical to moving enough labour to support LNG expansion. 2. Highways: Participants noted that safety and capacity on Highway 16 was a key concern, given increased trucking traffic and “pinch-points” that cause problems between Prince Rupert and Terrace. 3. Highways: Participants noted a key concern with maintenance and pedestrian safety on the Highway 16 arterial road in Prince Rupert, especially with growing heavy-haul presence in the area.

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84. Terrace 1 .Highways and side roads: Participants agreed that their communities had First Nations Meeting concerns about maintenance and safety (including pedestrian safety) on the November 18, 2014 roads between the reserves and Terrace, especially with potential safety issues

9:30am – 11:00am arising from increased dangerous goods hauling. SUMMARY THEME KEY 2. Highways: Participants noted that capacity on Highway 37 will present a challenge in terms of highway safety and industrial development in Kitimat and the surrounding region. 3. Transportation planning: Participants expressed concerns about increased trucking and rail traffic that is expected with LNG and other economic development for the region.

85. Terrace 1 .Highways and side roads: Participants agreed that a top concern is the fate Stakeholder Meeting of the Sande Overpass and the Sande-Keith intersection. Participants noted November 18, 2014 that the Ministry should move quickly to address the capacity issues on the 1:00pm – 2:30pm overpass and at the intersection, especially because the purchase of extra lands may be required for these projects. 2 . Highways and side roads: Participants agreed that there is a need for a second overpass to better connect the north and south sides of Terrace, and to develop the local economy. Participants also expressed a sense of urgency in planning for this structure because of the need to acquire land, and because of the need to consider a second overpass in planning for the changes to the existing overpass and intersection. 3. Airport: Participants agreed that the airport is growing, and there is a need to plan for safety improvements at intersections leading into/out of that area. Participants also noted that expanding the airport and increasing connections to airports like Bob Quinn and Dease Lake would open up opportunities for economic development in the region.

86. Dease Lake 1. Highways: Participants noted that highway safety on Highway 37 and First Nations Meeting Telegraph Creek Road (Highway 51) were key concerns. Participants indicated November 20, 2014 that highway maintenance of erosion areas and winter maintenance were 9:00am – 10:30am critical for improving the safety and connectivity of their communities. 2. Highways: Participants also stressed the need for increased capacity of Highway 37, especially with the expected increase in industrial trucking traffic, like that expected to come through the development of Red Chris mine. 3. Airports: Participants noted that increased funding for the airport to maintain year-round scheduled flight service is critical to communities’ connectivity and economic development in the region.

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Okanagan – see Appendix 8 for detailed results

87. Penticton 1 .Highways and side roads: Participants agreed that continued investments in Local Government Highway 1 and 97 and side roads were a priority in the region. Meeting 2 . Cycling and pedestrians: Participants were very supportive of cycling October 28, 2014 initiatives in the region and requested that the plan include projects that 2:00pm – 3:30pm would support the growth of cycling, such as improved trails, signed routes and additional safety precautions for recreational cyclists. Participants noted the economic importance of cycling for the region’s tourism industry. 3. Airport: Participants from Penticton requested that the Ministry look into providing funding to the Penticton Airport for needed upgrades to the terminal facilities, which would allow the Airport to be able to support growing demand for its services. 4 .Highways and side roads: Participants requested that the plan include projects that would promote and support safe and efficient access between communities, including an expansion of the road network between Osoyoos and Kelowna. 5. Transportation planning: Participants reiterated that the plan should facilitate and support tourism-based growth and initiatives in the Okanagan region.

88. Vernon 1. Highways: Participants expressed a need for continued investments on Local Government Highway 97 to address reliability and safety issues. Participants asked that

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY REPORT TransportationB.C. SUMMARY on the ENGAGEMENT Move: A 10-Year Plan PUBLIC Meeting long-term investments such as bypasses, and short-term investments to October 29, 2014 increase safety, be outlined in the 10-year plan. 9:30am – 11:00am 2. Rail: Participants were in agreement that the Province has an increased role to play in the short- and long-term plans for the decommissioned CP Rail line, and that the land should be used to connect the community as a cycling/ pedestrian trail. 3. Side roads: Participants indicated the importance of improvements and maintenance of side roads to the region’s economic development, and requested that the 10-year plan outline additional investments in side roads. 4. Airports (funding): Participants were in agreement that additional funding mechanisms should be developed by the Province in collaboration with the federal government for rural airports, such as the one in Vernon.

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89. Kelowna 1. Bridges: Participants requested clarity surrounding the second crossing of Local Government Okanagan Lake project and reiterated their desire for the project to move Meeting ahead.

October, 29, 2014 2. Highways: Participants expressed concern with congestion and safety issues SUMMARY THEME KEY 1:30pm – 3:00pm on Highway 97. 3 . Highways and side roads: Participants from Peachland reiterated their desire for a bypass and requested that the Ministry keep them abreast of their plans as they move towards a strategic community plan. 4. Cycling: Participants reiterated the importance of cycling for the region’s economy and requested that additional investments be made towards cycling paths and road side maintenance. Participants suggested that a vision be created for cycling in the region.

90. Penticton 1. Highways: Participants reiterated the importance of investments in Stakeholder Meeting Highway 3 to improve safety and mobility throughout the region. November 4, 2014 2. Highways: Participants reiterated the need for continued improvements 2:00pm – 3:30pm along Highway 97 south of Penticton to address reliability issues. 3 . Highways and side roads: Participants from Peachland expressed the community’s desire for a bypass and requested that the Province share planning strategies with the community as soon as they are developed. 4. Transit: Participants expressed a need for, but lack of, community public transit connections throughout the region. Participants highlighted the usefulness and need for public transit from both a social and economic perspective. 5. Airports: Participants noted that increased interconnectivity between communities and airports is important for tourism. 6. Cycling: Participants agreed that cycling is a priority for the region’s tourism industry and requested that the Ministry look into widening road shoulders to provide safer routes.

91. Vernon 1. Highways: Participants expressed a need for continued investments on Stakeholder Meeting Highway 97 to address reliability and safety issues. November 5, 2014 2. Rail: Participants were in agreement that the Province has an increased role 9:30am – 11:00am to play in the short- and long-term plans for the decommissioned CP Rail line and that the land should be used to connect the community as a cycling/ pedestrian trail. 3. Airports (funding): Participants were in agreement that additional funding is needed for rural airports with no regularly scheduled flights. 4. Transit: Participants expressed concerns about the lack of community public transit connections throughout the region.

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92. Kelowna 1 . Highways and side roads/Bridges: Participants were in agreement that Stakeholder Meeting increased investments in Highway 97 and the second crossing of Okanagan November 5, 2014 Lake were needed to address safety and reliability concerns. 1:30pm – 3:00pm 2. Transit: Participants indicated that increased investments in public transportation were necessary for the region to improve connections between communities and access to services, and to facilitate economic growth. 3. Airports: Participants were in agreement that investments in the Kelowna Airport, including public transportation connections and improved interchange access from Highway 97, were a priority. 4 .Highways and side roads: Participants from Peachland indicated that the community would like a bypass.

93. Kelowna 1 .Collaboration with Partners: Participants expressed a desire for increased First Nations Meeting participation and opportunities to work with the Ministry on projects. November 19, 2014 2 .Collaboration with Partners: Participants indicated that open 1:30pm – 3:00pm communication with them is appreciated and also expected. 3. Funding : Participants were in agreement that they should receive the gas tax. 4 .Collaboration with Partners: Participants reiterated that they are rights and lands holders, not stakeholders, and should not be treated as stakeholders. PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY REPORT TransportationB.C. SUMMARY on the ENGAGEMENT Move: A 10-Year Plan PUBLIC 5 . Highways and side roads: Participants indicated that investments to increase access to reserves is a priority for their communities.

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Thompson Nicola – see Appendix 9 for detailed results

94. Kamloops 1 .Highways and side roads: Participants stressed the need for an alternate road Local Government up to the Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality, to support tourism and Meeting economic development opportunities.

October 28, 2014 2. Highways: Participants requested that the reliability, safety and maintenance SUMMARY THEME KEY 9:00am – 10:30am of Coquihalla Highway be addressed promptly. 3. Highways: Participants requested improvements to Highway 1 (specifically to Trans-Canada East) to encourage transportation with Alberta. 4. Highways: Participants asked that efforts be made to maintain and address the beautification of Highway 8. 5. Highways: Safety enhancements to Highway 5 (i.e., passing lanes, pullouts) were requested. 6 . Pedestrians and cycling: Enhancements to pedestrian/cyclist routes were strongly encouraged. 7 . Highways and side roads: Participants requested that access be provided to municipal programs/funding for shoulders and/or off-road pathways. 8 .Highways and side roads: Participants requested that the access to the Kamloops Southwest Industrial Park be addressed.

95. Kamloops 1 .Collaboration with Partners: Participants expressed a desire for increased First Nations Meeting participation and opportunities to work with MoTI on projects. November 18, 2014 2. Highways: Participants expressed a need for continued investments and 2:30pm – 4:00pm four-laning on the highway to address reliability and safety issues. 3 . Side roads : Participants were supportive of increased investments to side roads. 4 . Cycling : Participants noted that increased interconnectivity between communities such as cycling and pedestrian trails is a priority.

96. Kamloops 1. Transit: Participants indicated that investments in public transportation and Stakeholder Meeting community access was a priority for this region. November 19, 2014 2. Highways: Participants were supportive of continued investments on major 9:00am – 10:30am highways in the region to improve safety and reliability. 3 .Collaboration with Partners: Participants were interested in seeing additional provincially and federally funded partnership projects. 4 .Highways and side roads: Participants indicated a need for the Ministry to advance its education alongside its engineering to better prepare drivers in high-speed travel and passing of slower vehicles (trucks).

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KEY THEME SUMMARY FROM ENGAGEMENT MEETINGS

Thompson Nicola continued – see Appendix 9 for detailed results 97. Lytton 1 .Highways and side roads (speed): Participants expressed safety concerns First Nations Meeting related to recent speed limit increases (i.e., near Hells Gate), and requested they November 19, 2014 be reduced. 10:00am – 11:30am 2. Highways/Bridge: P articipants expressed safety concerns regarding industrial traffic pulling off the highway near Alexander Bridge. 3 .Highways and side roads: Participants expressed concerns regarding the shutting down of rest areas. Rest areas should be kept open and maintained at least a month after summer ends. 4 .Highways and side roads: Participants noted safety issues related to Highway 12 and the blind corner on Mile Hill. Pedestrians or cyclists on the highway, particularly at the top of Mile Hill, have minimal space between traffic and the guardrail. To improve safety, reduce speed limits and switch the non- enforceable yellow traffic speed signs (curve warnings) to enforceable white traffic speed signs. 5. Bridges: Participants confirmed Lytton First Nations’ priority for a bridge, to replace the seasonally available ferry. 98. Merritt 1. Highways: Participants expressed safety concerns regarding an increase in First Nations Meeting truck traffic on Highway 5A between Merritt and Kamloops, and requested November 19, 2014 trucks be banned from the route. 2:30pm – 4:00pm 2 .Highways and side roads: Participants expressed safety concerns regarding

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY REPORT TransportationB.C. SUMMARY on the ENGAGEMENT Move: A 10-Year Plan PUBLIC the transportation of dangerous goods on roads through their communities. If a truck should tip over, the dangerous cargo would contaminate the area and the adjacent watershed. 3 .Highways and side roads: Participants requested better enforcement of traffic using Highway 1, Highway 8 and Coldwater Road during Coquihalla closures. These roads are not designed to handle the heavy truck traffic volumes. Better communication and improvements are needed to support the traffic. 4. Highways: Participants requested a designated suitable chain-up area on the Coquihalla (at Box Canyon). Truckers are currently installing chains on the highway. 5 . Highways and side roads: Participants requested increasing CVSE officers’ patrol of trucks, and expressed concerns regarding the potential deregulation of the trucking industry. 6. Transportation planning: Participants confirmed that First Nations want to be more involved in highway projects (and possible employment opportunities). 99. Barriere 1. Highways: Participants requested more passing opportunities on the straight Stakeholder Meeting stretches of Highway 5N (between Kamloops and Blue River) to accommodate November 20, 2014 increased traffic. 10:00am – 11:30am 2 .Highways and side roads: Participants requested enhancements (rehabilitation and base repairs) to Clearwater Valley Road (and other side roads). Improved cornering and some straightening is also required. 3 .Highways and side roads: Participants expressed concerns regarding “Hotel Corner”, and requested improvements to Clearwater Village Road (i.e., the intersection at Highway 5). 4 . Cycling : Participants requested wider shoulders on the highway (south to Little Fort) to accommodate cyclists, and improved signage to remind drivers to drive cautiously around cyclists.

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KEY THEME SUMMARY FROM ENGAGEMENT MEETINGS

Vancouver Island–South Coast – see Appendix 10 for detailed results

100. Sechelt 1. Transit: Participants stressed the need to improve BC Transit service to allow Local Government residents to commute to and from work. Meeting 2 . Cycling : Participants stressed that the safety of cyclists along the highways is October 29, 2014 important, as the number of cyclists to the area has increased. SUMMARY THEME KEY 9:00am – 10:30am

101. Sechelt 1. Ferries : The participant expressed the importance of improvements to First Nations Meeting BC Ferries to allow accessibility for residents to the mainland. November 19, 2014 2 . Cycling : The participant expressed the importance of widening shoulder to 11:00am – 12:30pm accommodate cyclists and improve safety.

102. Powell River 1. Ferries : Participants stressed the importance of ferries as an extension of the Stakeholder Meeting highways. Ferries should improve service and affordability. The community November 20, 2014 felt unfairly treated relative to the rest of the province. 2:30pm – 4:00pm 2. Transportation planning : Participants noted that an alternate route to open up the Sunshine Coast to the Lower Mainland would help to promote Powell River’s economy. 3. Airports : Participants recognized the need to extend the airport runway and improve the terminal to accommodate larger planes. Supporting alternate forms of transportation would encourage people to come to the area.

103. Port Alberni 1 .Highways and side roads: Participants expressed concern for public safety First Nations Meeting on roads that are owned by the Huu-ay-aht First Nations that need to be December 1, 2014 declared public roads. 10:30am – 12:00pm 2 . Highways and side roads: Participants expressed the need for support in terms of roadways in the Huu-ay-aht First Nations’ potential economic opportunities in resource development and tourism.

104. Chemainus 1. Transportation planning : The participant strongly encouraged a balanced (Lyackson First approach that considers the socio-economic impacts of transportation Nation) improvements. Any improvements considered should not drive up prices and First Nations Meeting the cost of living, as this would adversely impact Aboriginal citizens. December 8, 2014 2. Transportation planning : The participant requested that any transportation 11:00am – 12:30pm improvements be mindful of climate change implications and opportunities for greenhouse gas reductions (i.e., avoid traffic changes that result in more vehicle idling). 3 . Highways and side roads: The participant stressed that consideration be given to future opportunities for Lyackson to connect with existing provincial services and access points (i.e., transit, roads, rail, etc.). 4 .Highways and side roads (signage): The participant requested that the reflectivity of existing directional signage be improved as soon as possible, to avoid drivers missing their turnoff and having to backtrack.

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RESULTS: ENGAGEMENT SURVEY AND PUBLIC ATTITUDE SURVEY

The results shown below are for questions 1–3 from the surveys completed as part of the engagement process and the public attitude survey. These reflect both province-wide and regional results. For complete regional and public attitude survey results, please see Appendices 1–11.

Q1.0 MOVING PEOPLE AND GOODS SAFELY AND RELIABLY

Q1.1 KEEPING HIGHWAYS, BRIDGES AND SIDE ROADS IN GOOD CONDITION Participants were asked to provide their feedback by indicating their overall level of agreement with this strategy.

Engagement Survey Public Attitude Survey Total Total Agree Agree Total 95% 79% 16% 98% 84% 14%

(n=12,661) (n=1,150)

Lower Mainland 93% 71% 23% 4 97% 81% 16%

(n=3,962) (n=250)

Vancouver Island 94% 74% 20% 99% 87% 13% South Coast

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY REPORT TransportationB.C. SUMMARY on the ENGAGEMENT Move: A 10-Year Plan PUBLIC (n=2,167) (n=100)

Kootenays 96% 87% 9 96% 90% 6

(n=1,039) (n=100)

Central Interior 96% 90% 6 95% 77% 18% (n=1,014) (n=100)

Fraser Vallley 96% 84% 12% 97% 86% 12%

(n=936) (n=100)

Okanagan 96% 85% 11% 97% 83% 14%

(n=1,648) (n=100)

Northwest 96% 87% 10 97% 93% 4

(n=323) (n=100)

Central North 97% 87% 10 96% 90% 5

(n=425) (n=100)

Thompson Nicola 97% 88% 9 99% 92% 7 (n=737) (n=100)

Northeast 94% 86% 8 96% 93% 4 (n=299) (n=100)

STRONGLY SOMEWHAT NEITHER AGREE SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE NOR DISAGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE

*Totals may not add up due to rounding.

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Q1.0 MOVING PEOPLE AND GOODS SAFELY AND RELIABLY

Q1.2 CONTINUING TO EXPAND AND IMPROVE HIGHWAY CAPACITY, BRIDGES AND SIDE ROADS Participants were asked to provide their feedback by indicating their overall level of agreement with this strategy. OVERVIEW OF RESULTS

Engagement Survey Public Attitude Survey Total Total Agree Agree Total 73% 50% 23% 8 10 8 81% 48% 33% 6 9

(n=12,661) (n=1,150)

Lower Mainland 57% 36% 21% 10 16% 16% 77% 47% 30% 7 10 5

(n=3,962) (n=250)

Vancouver Island 61% 36% 24% 11 16% 12% 82% 42% 40% 5 11 South Coast (n=2,167) (n=100)

Kootenays 84% 57% 27% 7 5 79% 47% 32% 9 9

(n=1,039) (n=100)

Central Interior 91% 73% 19% 4 84% 58% 25% 4 9 (n=1,014) (n=100)

Fraser Vallley 87% 68% 20% 5 4 95% 60% 35%

(n=936) (n=100)

Okanagan 86% 62% 24% 5 6 82% 47% 34% 7 11

(n=1,648) (n=100)

Northwest 83% 63% 20% 8 6 82% 56% 27% 5 8 4

(n=323) (n=100)

Central North 88% 67% 21 5 4 94% 55% 40

(n=425) (n=100)

Thompson Nicola 86% 59% 27% 6 5 91% 55% 36% 4 4 (n=737) (n=100)

Northeast 93% 74% 20% 97% 75% 22% (n=299) (n=100)

STRONGLY SOMEWHAT NEITHER AGREE SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE NOR DISAGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE

*Totals may not add up due to rounding.

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Q2.0 GROWING THE ECONOMY

Q2.1 SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF LNG AND OTHER RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT Participants were asked to provide their feedback by indicating their overall level of agreement with this strategy.

Engagement Survey Public Attitude Survey Total Total Total Agree Disagree Agree Total 48% 24% 24% 19% 13% 20% 33% 50% 25% 25% 21% 13% 16%

(n=12,661) (n=1,150)

Lower Mainland 18 20% 19% 16% 27% 43% 49% 26% 23% 19% 15% 18%

(n=3,962) (n=250)

Vancouver Island 15 20% 17% 15% 32% 47% 41% 21% 20% 23% 9 27% South Coast (n=2,167) (n=100)

Kootenays 50% 23% 27% 23% 11 14% 43% 20% 23% 22% 26% 8

(n=1,039) (n=100)

Central Interior 62% 31% 31% 19% 9 9 62% 31% 31% 19% 17% PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY REPORT TransportationB.C. SUMMARY on the ENGAGEMENT Move: A 10-Year Plan PUBLIC (n=1,014) (n=100)

Fraser Vallley 55% 30% 25% 22% 11 11 66% 22% 44% 20% 9 4

(n=936) (n=100)

Okanagan 59% 31% 27% 19% 10 11 46% 26% 20% 29% 17% 8

(n=1,648) (n=100)

Northwest 65% 41% 24% 10 11 13% 65% 27% 38% 13% 11 11

(n=323) (n=100)

Central North 55% 29% 25% 19% 13% 13% 61% 25% 36% 25% 5 8

(n=425) (n=100)

Thompson Nicola 58% 31% 27% 21% 10 10 68% 36% 32% 15% 10 8 (n=737) (n=100)

Northeast 79% 55% 24% 8 8 5 77% 47% 30% 15% 4 4 (n=299) (n=100)

STRONGLY SOMEWHAT NEITHER AGREE SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE NOR DISAGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE

*Totals may not add up due to rounding.

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Q2.0 GROWING THE ECONOMY

Q2.2 IDENTIFYING AND UPGRADING KEY HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES TO FACILITATE HEAVY AND OVERSIZED HAULING TO KEEP COMMERCIAL TRAFFIC FLOWING SMOOTHLY ACROSS B.C. Participants were asked to provide their feedback by indicating their overall level of agreement with this strategy. OVERVIEW OF RESULTS

Engagement Survey Public Attitude Survey Total Total Agree Agree Total 73% 44% 29% 12% 9 6 78% 42% 36% 13% 5

(n=12,661) (n=1,150)

Lower Mainland 62% 30% 31% 16% 13% 8 77% 41% 36% 13% 5 4

(n=3,962) (n=250)

Vancouver Island 59% 26% 33% 17% 14% 9 73% 34% 39% 16% 6 5 South Coast (n=2,167) (n=100)

Kootenays 81% 50% 31% 9 6 4 74% 43% 30% 11 14%

(n=1,039) (n=100)

Central Interior 89% 71% 18% 5 84% 52% 32% 5 9 (n=1,014) (n=100)

Fraser Vallley 84% 58% 26% 9 4 81% 39% 42% 16%

(n=936) (n=100)

Okanagan 83% 54% 28% 9 5 82% 47% 35% 16%

(n=1,648) (n=100)

Northwest 82% 63% 19% 8 5 4 91% 57% 35% 6

(n=323) (n=100)

Central North 87% 64% 23% 6 5 86% 63% 23% 8

(n=425) (n=100)

Thompson Nicola 81% 53% 28% 9 6 4 86% 60% 26% 9 (n=737) (n=100)

Northeast 91% 78% 13% 4 95% 78% 17% (n=299) (n=100)

STRONGLY SOMEWHAT NEITHER AGREE SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE NOR DISAGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE

*Totals may not add up due to rounding.

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Q2.0 GROWING THE ECONOMY

Q2.3 SUPPORTING INCREASED TRADE WITH ASIA AND AROUND THE WORLD Participants were asked to provide their feedback by indicating their overall level of agreement with this strategy.

Engagement Survey Public Attitude Survey Total Total Agree Agree Total 58% 28% 31% 19% 12% 10 66% 31% 36% 19% 10 5

(n=12,661) (n=1,150)

Lower Mainland 55% 25% 31% 21% 13% 10 69% 31% 37% 17% 9 6

(n=3,962) (n=250)

Vancouver Island 48% 20% 29% 19% 17% 16% 58% 25% 33% 22% 13% 7 South Coast (n=2,167) (n=100)

Kootenays 55% 27% 28% 21% 12% 10 59% 23% 36% 14% 23% 4

(n=1,039) (n=100)

Central Interior 65% 30% 35% 18% 9 7 58% 19 39% 29% 10 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY REPORT TransportationB.C. SUMMARY on the ENGAGEMENT Move: A 10-Year Plan PUBLIC (n=1,014) (n=100)

Fraser Vallley 62% 32% 30% 19% 12% 7 67% 35% 33% 24% 7

(n=936) (n=100)

Okanagan 66% 34% 32% 17% 10 6 69% 35% 35% 20% 7 5

(n=1,648) (n=100)

Northwest 65% 36% 29% 17% 9 8 65% 34% 32% 16% 11 5

(n=323) (n=100)

Central North 62% 31% 32% 18% 10 9 73% 34% 40% 14% 9

(n=425) (n=100)

Thompson Nicola 63% 32% 31% 18% 10 8 68% 44% 24% 22% 7 4 (n=737) (n=100)

Northeast 71% 40% 31% 16% 8 4 78% 38% 40% 12% 6 4 (n=299) (n=100)

STRONGLY SOMEWHAT NEITHER AGREE SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE NOR DISAGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE

*Totals may not add up due to rounding.

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Q2.0 GROWING THE ECONOMY

Q2.4 STRENGTHENING B.C.’S TRUCKING SECTOR Participants were asked to provide their feedback by indicating their overall level of agreement with this strategy. OVERVIEW OF RESULTS

Engagement Survey Public Attitude Survey Total Total Agree Agree Total 56% 27% 30% 26% 11 6 61% 22% 38% 29% 7

(n=12,661) (n=1,150)

Lower Mainland 43% 17 26% 33% 15% 9 56% 21% 35% 35% 7

(n=3,962) (n=250)

Vancouver Island 42% 14 28% 33% 15% 10 59% 17% 42% 21% 13% 6 South Coast (n=2,167) (n=100)

Kootenays 63% 32% 32% 21% 10 5 64% 19% 44% 29% 5

(n=1,039) (n=100)

Central Interior 76% 42% 34% 16% 5 66% 32% 34% 19% 12% (n=1,014) (n=100)

Fraser Vallley 69% 39% 30% 20% 7 4 62% 24% 38% 31% 5

(n=936) (n=100)

Okanagan 68% 32% 35% 21% 7 4 73% 29% 45% 24%

(n=1,648) (n=100)

Northwest 70% 42% 29% 20% 5 77% 43% 34% 16% 4 (n=323) (n=100)

Central North 70% 43% 28% 20% 7 69% 42% 27% 21% 9 (n=425) (n=100)

Thompson Nicola 65% 32% 33% 19% 10 4 78% 23% 56% 14% 5 (n=737) (n=100)

Northeast 79% 48% 32% 14% 5 83% 39% 44% 15% (n=299) (n=100)

STRONGLY SOMEWHAT NEITHER AGREE SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE NOR DISAGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE

*Totals may not add up due to rounding.

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Q2.0 GROWING THE ECONOMY

Q2.5 STRENGTHENING B.C.’S AVIATION SECTOR Participants were asked to provide their feedback by indicating their overall level of agreement with this strategy.

Engagement Survey Public Attitude Survey Total Total Agree Agree Total 63% 30% 33% 26% 7 4 67% 29% 38% 27%

(n=12,661) (n=1,150)

Lower Mainland 53% 22% 31% 32% 9 5 64% 29% 35% 30%

(n=3,962) (n=250)

Vancouver Island 51% 19% 31% 32% 11 6 64% 19% 45% 23% 8 4 South Coast (n=2,167) (n=100)

Kootenays 71% 37% 34% 21% 4 67% 29% 38% 29%

(n=1,039) (n=100)

Central Interior 74% 36% 38% 21% 68% 31% 37% 26% 6 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY REPORT TransportationB.C. SUMMARY on the ENGAGEMENT Move: A 10-Year Plan PUBLIC (n=1,014) (n=100)

Fraser Vallley 73% 37% 37% 20% 4 66% 25% 41% 30%

(n=936) (n=100)

Okanagan 75% 39% 36% 20% 76% 38% 38% 21%

(n=1,648) (n=100)

Northwest 75% 47% 28% 19% 79% 40% 39% 15%

(n=323) (n=100)

Central North 76% 42% 34% 19% 77% 48% 29% 21%

(n=425) (n=100)

Thompson Nicola 70% 36% 35% 23% 4 84% 42% 42% 15% (n=737) (n=100)

Northeast 79% 43% 36% 18% 88% 44% 44% 10 (n=299) (n=100)

STRONGLY SOMEWHAT NEITHER AGREE SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE NOR DISAGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE

*Totals may not add up due to rounding.

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Q3.0 CONNECTING AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES

Q3.1 SUPPORTING REGIONAL AND SMALL COMMUNITY AIRPORTS TO IMPROVE INFRASTRUCTURE SUCH AS RUNWAYS AND TERMINALS Participants were asked to provide their feedback by indicating their overall level of agreement with this strategy. OVERVIEW OF RESULTS

Engagement Survey Public Attitude Survey Total Total Agree Agree Total 70% 33% 37% 20% 7 75% 31% 44% 18% 5

(n=12,661) (n=1,150)

Lower Mainland 59% 20% 39% 27% 10 70% 24% 45% 21% 6

(n=3,962) (n=250)

Vancouver Island 65% 24% 41% 22% 9 4 73% 31% 42% 19% 5 South Coast (n=2,167) (n=100)

Kootenays 83% 54% 29% 12% 91% 57% 33% 6

(n=1,039) (n=100)

Central Interior 86% 49% 37% 11 83% 43% 40% 16% (n=1,014) (n=100)

Fraser Vallley 74% 35% 39% 18% 5 75% 25% 51% 18% 7

(n=936) (n=100)

Okanagan 75% 39% 36% 18% 5 87% 34% 54% 8

(n=1,648) (n=100)

Northwest 91% 61% 29% 6 96% 78% 18%

(n=323) (n=100)

Central North 80% 42% 37% 15% 4 86% 47% 40% 10

(n=425) (n=100)

Thompson Nicola 77% 39% 38% 15% 5 91% 54% 37% 8 (n=737) (n=100)

Northeast 80% 52% 27% 12% 6 93% 63% 30% 4 (n=299) (n=100)

STRONGLY SOMEWHAT NEITHER AGREE SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE NOR DISAGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE

*Totals may not add up due to rounding.

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Q3.0 CONNECTING AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES

Q3.2 IMPROVING AND INCREASING TRANSIT SERVICES FOR COMMUNITIES ACROSS B.C. Participants were asked to provide their feedback by indicating their overall level of agreement with this strategy.

Engagement Survey Public Attitude Survey Total Total Agree Agree Total 87% 64% 23% 8 90% 67% 23% 7

(n=12,661) (n=1,150)

Lower Mainland 93% 76% 17% 4 92% 72% 20% 4

(n=3,962) (n=250)

Vancouver Island 90% 70% 20% 7 83% 59% 24% 14% South Coast (n=2,167) (n=100)

Kootenays 84% 55% 30% 11 4 89% 63% 26% 7

(n=1,039) (n=100)

Central Interior 84% 54% 30% 11 87% 48% 39% 8 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY REPORT TransportationB.C. SUMMARY on the ENGAGEMENT Move: A 10-Year Plan PUBLIC (n=1,014) (n=100)

Fraser Vallley 83% 57% 26% 8 5 96% 67% 29%

(n=936) (n=100)

Okanagan 84% 54% 30% 11 91% 65% 27% 7

(n=1,648) (n=100)

Northwest 84% 57% 27% 11 92% 71% 22% 5

(n=323) (n=100)

Central North 83% 56% 27% 13% 86% 56% 30% 8 4

(n=425) (n=100)

Thompson Nicola 82% 53% 29% 11 4 92% 62% 30% 5 (n=737) (n=100)

Northeast 71% 41% 30% 19% 7 87% 42% 45% 8 5 (n=299) (n=100)

STRONGLY SOMEWHAT NEITHER AGREE SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE NOR DISAGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE

*Totals may not add up due to rounding.

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Q3.0 CONNECTING AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES

Q3.3  ENHANCING CYCLING INFRASTRUCTURE AND IMPROVING TRANSPORTATION CHOICES Participants were asked to provide their feedback by indicating their overall level of agreement with this strategy. OVERVIEW OF RESULTS

Engagement Survey Public Attitude Survey Total Total Agree Agree Total 72% 51% 21% 14% 8 5 68% 41% 27% 17% 8 6

(n=12,661) (n=1,150)

Lower Mainland 80% 63% 16% 8 6 6 65% 39% 25% 18% 10 8

(n=3,962) (n=250)

Vancouver Island 81% 63% 18% 10 5 4 78% 47% 30% 12% 6 South Coast (n=2,167) (n=100)

Kootenays 71% 47% 24% 17% 7 5 64% 43% 21% 27% 6

(n=1,039) (n=100)

Central Interior 65% 36% 28% 22% 7 5 67% 38% 29% 22% 8 (n=1,014) (n=100)

Fraser Vallley 55% 32% 23% 20% 14% 11 53% 25% 28% 23% 18% 6

(n=936) (n=100)

Okanagan 71% 47% 24% 15% 8 5 76% 46% 30% 15% 6

(n=1,648) (n=100)

Northwest 58% 35% 23% 24% 10 7 85% 55% 23% 10 4 9

(n=323) (n=100)

Central North 66% 38% 28% 18% 10 5 71% 41% 30% 20% 7

(n=425) (n=100)

Thompson Nicola 64% 39% 24% 19% 12% 5 76% 52% 24% 15% 7 (n=737) (n=100)

Northeast 51% 25% 25% 27% 13% 9 77% 42% 35% 12% 10 (n=299) (n=100)

STRONGLY SOMEWHAT NEITHER AGREE SOMEWHAT STRONGLY AGREE AGREE NOR DISAGREE DISAGREE DISAGREE

*Totals may not add up due to rounding.

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Q4.0 TOP 3 PRIORITIES FOR TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS

Participants were asked to identify their top three priorities for transportation infrastructure improvements. Province-wide results are shown below for the engagement participants. Results are listed by total mentions. Regional and public attitude survey results for this question can be found in Appendices 1–11.

Total Commenting PROVINCIAL RESULTS – TOTAL MENTIONS (12,661) Highways and Side Roads 7,962 Maintenance (i.e., resurfacing, snow removal, concerns regarding maintenance) 2,201 Improvements to provincial highways (i.e., suggestions for improvements included 2,016 upgrades for safety, 4-laning, intersection upgrades) Safety: need for wildlife fencing, reflectors, signage, speeding, aggressive driving 1,350 Improvements to the Trans-Canada Highway/Hwy. 1 (i.e., suggestions for improvements 1,235 included upgrades for safety, 4-laning, intersection upgrades) Improve traffic flow (i.e., reduce/remove lights, increase speed limit, HOV/bus lanes) 879 Improvements to Highway 97, 97A, 97B, 97C, 97D (i.e., suggestions for improvements 704 included upgrades for safety, 4-laning, intersection upgrades) Improve secondary/rural access roads (i.e., paving, maintenance issues) 691

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY REPORT TransportationB.C. SUMMARY on the ENGAGEMENT Move: A 10-Year Plan PUBLIC Reroute commercial traffic/highway traffic to bypass community/dedicated routes/lanes 591 Reroute commercial and highway traffic to bypass Quesnel 495 Overpass Hwy. 1 at McKenzie Ave./Admirals Rd./Tillicum Rd. (Victoria) 367 Improvements for commercial vehicle transportation (i.e., permits, dedicated lanes, CVSE) 350 Build more roads/highways (i.e., new routes, connectors to other major highways) 308 Improvements to Vancouver Island highways such as: Malahat, 1A, 4, 4A, 14, 17, 18, 19, 19A, 30 (i.e., suggestions for improvements included upgrades for safety, 4-laning, intersection 264 upgrades) Support user pay/toll roads to fund transportation infrastructure 207 Improvements to Hwy 16 – Queen Charlottes/Yellowhead (i.e., suggestions for 183 improvements included upgrades for safety, 4-laning, intersection upgrades) Improvements to Hwy 3, 3A, 3B, Crowsnest (i.e., suggestions for improvements included 180 upgrades for safety, 4-laning, intersection upgrades) Build more rest stops/full-service areas (i.e., food, seating, covered area, washrooms) 171 Build/provide electric vehicle charging stations/hydrogen/alternative fuel stations 164 Improvements to Hwy 5, 5A, Coquihalla, Southern Yellowhead, Princeton-Kamloops (i.e., suggestions for improvements included upgrades for safety, 4-laning, intersection 120 upgrades) Build road connection to Sunshine Coast 54

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Q4.0 TOP 3 PRIORITIES FOR TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS

Transit (BC Transit and TransLink) 4,399 Increase government funding to expand public transit options 1,574

Increase public transit options for communities outside of Lower Mainland 861 OVERVIEW OF RESULTS SkyTrain/LRT expansion 638 Improve public transit schedule/frequency 492 Broadway Corridor/UBC SkyTrain/LRT 468 SkyTrain expansion/LRT for South of Fraser/Surrey 429 Provide regular (rapid) bus intercommunity services 355 Skytrain expansion/LRT for areas outside of the Lower Mainland 233 Comments related to TransLink (i.e., SkyTrain problems, management issues) 58 Cycling and Pedestrian 2,784 More bike lanes/protected cyclist access 2,144 Healthy living/good for the environment/fund new active transportation infrastructure/ 609 walkable communities/trails More sidewalks/protected pedestrian access 334 Ferries (Inland/Coastal) 1,553 Reduce fares/offer discounts 610 Ferries are a priority and an essential service/coastal communities are completely 554 dependent/basic service levels must be maintained BC Ferries are part of the highway system/should be funded by the provincial 372 government/run by Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Cost reduction suggestions (e.g., reducing administration/management salaries/ 137 pensions/compensation) Kootenay Lake/Inland Ferries are a priority 21 Bridges 1,450 Maintenance issues/replace/upgrade older bridges 733 Build a fixed link to Vancouver Island/other islands/coastal communities 255 Build more bridges (i.e., Quesnel, North Shore) 230 Replace/upgrade Pattullo Bridge 187 Build a second crossing of Okanagan Lake at Kelowna 58 Build a fixed link for Arrow Lakes/Nakusp area 30

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Q4.0 TOP 3 PRIORITIES FOR TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS

Rail 1,238 Provide (affordable/high-speed) Intercommunity commuter/passenger rail service 499 Rail – improve, increase use of, maintain railways 349 Increase commercial train usage to decrease truck traffic 286 E&N passenger rail service linking Victoria (CRD) to Nanaimo/other areas of Vancouver 154 Island Airports 821 Increased funding for improvements (i.e., all-weather operational equipment, enlarge 599 runways, more regional airports) Flight suggestions (i.e., cheaper fares, frequent regional flights, more destinations) 228 Tunnels 184 George Massey Tunnel replacement 162 Tunnels: suggestions for tunnels to be built in various locations 20 Ports 114 Ports are an priority 92 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY REPORT TransportationB.C. SUMMARY on the ENGAGEMENT Move: A 10-Year Plan PUBLIC Belleville Terminal upgrade (Victoria) 21

(*1,208 respondents did not state a priority)

Note: The number of comments may exceed the total commenting, as participants may have commented on more than one topic.

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Q5.0 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Participants were asked to provide any additional comments they might have. Province-wide results are shown below for the public engagement participants. Approximately half of all participants provided additional comments. Results are listed by total mentions. Regional and public attitude survey results for this question can be found in Appendices 1–11. OVERVIEW OF RESULTS

Total ADDITIONAL COMMENTS – PROVINCIAL TOTALS (12,661) Highways and Side Roads 2,017 Safety: need for wildlife fencing, reflectors, signage, reduction of speeding and 649 aggressive driving Maintenance (i.e., resurfacing, snow removal, concerns regarding maintenance) 545 Improve traffic flow (i.e., reduce/remove lights, increase speed limit, increase number of 305 HOV/bus lanes) Improvements to provincial highways (i.e., suggestions for improvements included 262 upgrades for safety, 4-laning, intersection upgrades) Improvements to Trans-Canada Hwy./Hwy. 1 (i.e., suggestions for improvements included 186 upgrades for safety, 4-laning, intersection upgrades) Improve secondary/rural access roads (i.e., paving, maintenance issues) 150 Support user-pay/toll roads to fund transportation infrastructure 146 Reroute commercial and highway traffic to bypass Quesnel 132 Improvements to HWY 97, 97A, 97B, 97C, 97D (i.e., suggestions for improvements included 131 upgrades for safety, 4-laning, intersection upgrades) Improvements for commercial vehicle transportation (i.e., permits, dedicated lanes, 125 Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement) Reroute commercial/highway traffic to bypass community/dedicated routes/lanes 111 Improvements to Vancouver Island highways such as: Malahat, 1A, 4, 4A, 14, 17, 18, 19, 19A, 30 (i.e., suggestions for improvements included upgrades for safety, 4-laning, intersection 64 upgrades) Improvements to Hwy 5, 5A, Coquihalla, Southern Yellowhead, Princeton-Kamloops (i.e., suggestions for improvements included upgrades for safety, 4-laning, intersection 56 upgrades) Build more roads/highways (i.e., new routes, connectors to other major highways) 55 Overpass Hwy. 1 at McKenzie Ave./Admirals Rd./Tillicum Rd. (Victoria) 52 Improvements to Hwy 16 – Queen Charlottes/Yellowhead (i.e., suggestions for 45 improvements included upgrades for safety, 4-laning, intersection upgrades) Build more rest stops/full-service areas (i.e., food, seating, covered area, washrooms) 43 Improvements to Hwy 3, 3A, 3B, Crowsnest (i.e., suggestions for improvements included 39 upgrades for safety, 4-laning, intersection upgrades) Build a road connection to the Sunshine Coast 16

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Q5.0 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Transit (BC Transit and TransLink) 749 Increase government funding for public transit/expand public transit options 373 Increase public transit options for communities outside of Lower Mainland 188 Provide regular (rapid) bus intercommunity services 87 Improve public transit schedule/frequency 80 TransLink comments (i.e., SkyTrain problems, management issues) 57 SkyTrain expansion/LRT for South of Fraser/Surrey 52 SkyTrain/LRT expansion 52 Build Broadway Corridor/UBC SkyTrain/LRT 44 SkyTrain expansion/LRT for areas outside of the Lower Mainland 39 Cycling and Pedestrian 459 Build more bike lanes/protected cyclist access 283 Healthy living/good for the environment/fund new active transportation infrastructure/ 153 walkable communities/trails

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY REPORT TransportationB.C. SUMMARY on the ENGAGEMENT Move: A 10-Year Plan PUBLIC Build more sidewalks/protected access for pedestrians 100 Ferries (Inland/Coastal) 411 Ferries are an essential service/coastal communities are completely dependent/basic 187 service levels must be maintained Reduce fares/offer discounts 178 BC Ferries are part of the highway system/should be funded by the provincial 120 government/run by Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Save costs by reducing administration/management salaries/pensions/compensation 113 Rail 249 Provide (affordable/high-speed) intercommunity commuter/passenger rail service 133 Increase commercial train usage to decrease truck traffic 79 Rail – improve, increase use of, maintain railways 41 E&N passenger rail service linking Victoria (CRD) to Nanaimo/other areas of Vancouver 24 Island Bridges 149 Maintenance issues/replace/upgrade older bridges 61 Build a fixed link to Vancouver Island/other islands/coastal communities 48 Build more bridges (i.e., Quesnel, North Shore) 18 Replace/upgrade Pattullo Bridge 11

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Q5.0 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS

Bridges continued 149 Build a fixed link for Arrow Lakes/Nakusp area 10

Build a second crossing of Okanagan Lake at Kelowna 3 OVERVIEW OF RESULTS Tunnels 17 George Massey Tunnel replacement 15 Tunnel improvements 1 Airports 81 Increased funding for improvements (i.e., all-weather operational equipment, enlarge 47 runways, more regional airports) Flight suggestions (i.e., cheaper fares, frequent regional flights, more destinations) 35 Airports 4 Ports 15 Ports – expand/improve 13 Belleville Terminal upgrade (Victoria) 2 Other Comments Should focus on things that are environmentally friendly (i.e., carpooling, electric vehicle 571 charging stations) Economic benefits for B.C. with improved infrastructure 345 Against spending funds on road infrastructure expansion 343 Comments (positive and negative) regarding the survey/consultation process 306 Supportive of proposed 10-year plan/recent infrastructure improvements/MoTI is doing 285 a good job Spread funding/projects throughout the province/don’t forget the north/rural B.C./areas 273 outside the Lower Mainland Against LNG/oil & gas industry/development 265 Infrastructure financing comments (i.e., tolls, taxes, accountability) 232 Negative comments regarding the B.C. government/accountability 171 Comments related to appreciation of providing a method of feedback/consultation with 100 the public Supportive of LNG/oil & gas/resource development 58 Metro Vancouver TransLink referendum comments 55 Against spending funds on cycling/transit expansion 53

Note: The number of comments may exceed the total commenting, as participants may have commented on more than one topic.

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WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS

In addition to comments on the surveys, open-ended feedback was also received in the form of written submissions, by mail or email, and telephone messages. A total of 822 people provided open-ended feedback. *588 of the 813 submissions were in a standard form letter submitted by residents requesting a bypass be built so commercial traffic could be directed away from Quesnel.

Total Commenting WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS REGARDING ANY ASPECT OF B.C. ON THE MOVE (825) Highways and Side Roads 743 Safety issues: need for enforced speed limits, traffic lights, crossings, wildlife fencing, 649 reflectors, signage, speeding, aggressive driving Improvements to HWY 97, 97A, 97B, 97C, 97D (i.e., suggestions for improvements included 591 upgrades for safety, 4-laning, intersection upgrades) Reroute commercial/highway traffic to bypass Quesnel 588* Improve secondary/rural access roads (i.e., paving, maintenance issues) 30 Improvements to provincial highways (i.e., suggestions for improvements included 27 upgrades for safety, 4-laning, intersection upgrades) Maintenance issues (i.e., resurfacing, snow removal, concerns regarding maintenance) 24

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY REPORT TransportationB.C. SUMMARY on the ENGAGEMENT Move: A 10-Year Plan PUBLIC Improvements to Trans-Canada Hwy./Hwy. 1 (i.e., suggestions for improvements included 24 upgrades for safety, 4-laning, intersection upgrades) Improve traffic flow (i.e., reduce/remove lights, increase speed limit, HOV/bus lanes) 20 Improvements for commercial vehicle transportation (i.e., permits, dedicated lanes, CVSE) 18 Reroute commercial/highway traffic to bypass community/dedicated routes/lanes 13 Build more roads/highways (i.e., new routes, connectors to other major highways) 13 Improvements to Hwy 16 – Queen Charlottes/Yellowhead (i.e., suggestions for 12 improvements included upgrades for safety, 4-laning, intersection upgrades) Improvements to Hwy 5, 5A, Coquihalla, Southern Yellowhead, Princeton-Kamloops (i.e., suggestions for improvements included upgrades for safety, 4-laning, intersection 8 upgrades) Improvements to Vancouver Island highways such as: Malahat, 1A, 4, 4A, 14, 17, 18, 19, 19A, 30 (i.e., suggestions for improvements included upgrades for safety, 4-laning, intersection 7 upgrades) Improvements to Hwy 3, 3A, 3B (i.e., suggestions for improvements included upgrades 5 for safety, 4-laning, intersection upgrades) Support user-pay/toll roads to fund transportation infrastructure 5 Build road connection to Sunshine Coast 5 Build more rest stops/full-service areas (i.e., food, seating, covered area, washrooms) 4 Roads 1 Overpass Hwy. 1 at McKenzie Ave./Admirals Rd./Tillicum Rd. (Victoria) 1

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WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS

Transit (BC Transit and TransLink) 82 Increase government funding to expand public transit options 54 Provide regular (rapid) bus intercommunity services 25

Increase public transit options for communities outside of Lower Mainland 24 OVERVIEW OF RESULTS Improve public transit schedule/frequency 24 SkyTrain expansion/LRT for South of Fraser/Surrey 10 Build Broadway Corridor/UBC SkyTrain/LRT 6 Translink comments (i.e., SkyTrain problems, management issues) 2 SkyTrain/LRT expansion a priority 1 Cycling and Pedestrian 78 Healthy living/for the environment/fund new active transportation infrastructure/ walkable 46 communities/trails Build more bike lanes/protected cyclist access 34 Build more sidewalks/protected pedestrian access 25 Cycling/pedestrian a priority 1 Bridges 34 Maintenance issues/replace/upgrade older bridges 19 Replace/upgrade Pattullo Bridge 6 Build a fixed link to Vancouver Island/other islands/coastal communities 5 Build more bridges (i.e., Quesnel, North Shore) 5 Build a fixed link for Arrow Lakes/Nakusp area 1 Rail 34 Provide (affordable/high-speed) intercommunity commuter/passenger rail service 12 E&N passenger rail service linking Victoria (CRD) to Nanaimo/other areas of Vancouver 10 Island intercommunity commuter/passenger service Increase commercial train usage to decrease truck traffic 9 Commercial/passenger railway 7 Ferries 20 Ferries are an essential service/coastal communities are completely dependent/basic 15 service levels must be maintained Reduce fares/offer discounts 14 BC Ferries are part of the highway system/should be funded by the provincial 10 government/run by Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Save costs by reducing administration/management salaries/pensions/compensation 8 Ferries are a priority 2

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WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS

Airports 16 Increased funding for improvements (i.e., all-weather operational equipment, enlarge 14 runways, more regional airports) Airports are a priority 3 Flight suggestions (i.e., cheaper fares, frequent regional flights, more destinations) 1 Ports 9 Ports – expand/improve 8 Belleville Terminal upgrade (Victoria) 2 Tunnels 5 George Massey Tunnel replacement 4 Tunnel improvements 1 Other Comments Comments related to appreciation of providing a method of feedback/consultation with 624 the public 1 Economic benefits for B.C. with improved infrastructure 609 Should focus on things that are environmentally friendly (i.e., carpooling, electric vehicle 39

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT SUMMARY REPORT TransportationB.C. SUMMARY on the ENGAGEMENT Move: A 10-Year Plan PUBLIC charging stations) Supportive of proposed 10-year plan/recent infrastructure improvements 32 Comments regarding the survey/consultation process 24 Infrastructure financing comments (i.e., tolls, taxes, accountability) 15 Metro Vancouver TransLink referendum comments 11 Against LNG/oil & gas industry/development 4 Negative comments regarding B.C. government/accountability 4 Supportive of LNG/oil & gas/resource development 3 Spread funding/projects throughout the province/don't forget the north/rural B.C./areas 3 outside of the Lower Mainland Against spending funds on road infrastructure expansion 2 Against spending funds on cycling/transit expansion 1

Note: The number of comments may exceed the total commenting, as participants may have commented on more than one topic.

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REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION AND FURTHER INTEREST

Participants were presented with a map of the province divided into 10 regions and asked to indicate where they lived: OVERVIEW OF RESULTS

DETAILED RESULTS TOTAL COMMENTING FROM SURVEY 12,661* 1 Central Interior (Cariboo) Appendix 1 1,014 2 Central North Appendix 2 425 3 Fraser Valley Appendix 3 936 4 Kootenays Appendix 4 1,039 5 Lower Mainland Appendix 5 3,962 6 Northeast Appendix 6 299 7 Northwest Appendix 7 323 8 Okanagan Appendix 8 1,648 9 Thompson Nicola Appendix 9 737 10 Vancouver Island–South Coast Appendix 10 2,167 11 Province-Wide Public Attitude Survey Appendix 11 1,150

* 111 respondents did not state their region.

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