BC Gov News

Registration with TReO, the tolling system on the new Port Mann Bridge, has been open only since Sept. 17, but more than 200,000 vehicles have already been registered for electronic tolling accounts and decals.

The government of British Columbia and the Corporation of Delta are partnering on $7 million worth of upgrades to roads along the Highway 99 corridor to improve safety and access for motorists, and reduce congestion on both sides of the highway.

A public consultation and engagement process on the future of coastal ferry service in British Columbia will start today and run until Dec. 21. Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Mary Polak announced the consultation process today as part of the B.C. government's commitment to open government and in response to a recent review by the independent BC ferry commissioner.

Another early works construction contract for the Evergreen Line has been awarded to Surrey-based Hans Demolition and Excavating, bringing jobs to local families.

The Evergreen Line is issuing another tender for the installation of new underground power supply lines in Coquitlam and the documents are available on BCBid.

Kelowna's Rutland neighbourhood will join the Frequent Transit Network with links to RapidBus service by the end of next year. Construction of a new transit exchange is now underway.

The British Columbia government has completed its performance audit of TransLink and has found significant savings, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Mary Polak announced today.

Provincial highway maintenance is one of B.C.'s most important services. The government of B.C., BC Road Builders & Heavy Construction Association and the B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union have reached agreements to ensure high-quality highway maintenance services through to 2018-19.