Statement from Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone on Transit Driver Appreciation Day:

The Capital Regional District (CRD) and the Province of British Columbia have supported the establishment of a new regional emergency management partnership that will enhance emergency management activity across the Capital Region.

Traffic webcam data is now available to the public, entrepreneurs and software developers through B.C.’s open government license, data that can now be used to create new tools and services that could make driving in B.C. safer and more convenient.

Children’s safety is of the utmost importance to all of us, which is why drivers are required to stop when school bus lights are flashing.

An investment of $5-million to Ocean Networks Canada aims to increase the development and use of earthquake early warning systems in B.C. that could enhance life safety for British Columbians living in areas of the province with seismic risk.

Duncan MacPhail has been appointed as the new commissioner and Michael Crawford appointed deputy commissioner for the Container Trucking Commissioner’s Office.

Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone has issued the following statement on the announcement by BC Ferries of a tariff increase and fuel rebate effective April 1, 2016:

Based on further technical work and feedback received to date from the public and stakeholders, the ministry will present two refined options for the new McKenzie Interchange at the public open house.

“This weekend has brought more tragedy to our mountains because of avalanches. Our hearts break for the families of those who have lost loved ones to B.C.’s backcountry this season.