The Government of Canada remains committed to making significant investments in infrastructure that will improve our public transit systems, strengthen Canadian communities, and help grow the economy.

Seniors and persons with mobility issues in Merritt will benefit by a new HandyDART service in the community, thanks to funding set aside by the Province and the City of Merritt.

Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone announced $2 million in new provincial and federal funding for the now $5-million Highway 16 Transportation Action Plan, outlined the progress made to put the plan in action and opened the application process for new community vehicles.

Construction will soon be getting underway on the Vinsulla passing lane and commercial truck pullout project that will improve safety and the flow of traffic on the Yellowhead Highway north of Kamloops.  

Beginning next week, the Government of British Columbia will be meeting with First Nations, local governments, chambers of commerce and other community leaders as part of initial consultations for the Sunshine Coast Fixed Link Feasibility Study.

Construction to improve safety and the flow of traffic at two key intersections on the Nanaimo Parkway has now been completed.

As part of the public-safety funding announced in the 2016 provincial budget, the Province is committing $1.6 million in funding toward a flood mitigation project in the City of North Vancouver and the District of North Vancouver that will protect an important, business area and parkland.

Keeping provincial highways, bridges and side roads in good condition is key to a safe and reliable transportation network, and government has earmarked more than $28 million for this year’s rehabilitation program on Vancouver Island.