As part of the public safety funding announced in February 2016, the Province is committing $15.52 million in funding toward two flood mitigation projects in the City of Surrey that will protect thousands of homes, landmark institutions, and business and industries employing thousands of people. 

The Dease Lake Airport will soon receive $861,950 in provincial funding under the B.C. Air Access Program to improve emergency service access with work beginning mid-July.

As part of the public safety funding announced in February 2016, the Province is committing $33,000 toward an assessment of the flood risk around Mara Lake shores.

Owners of qualifying specialty cars without mud flaps or fenders can now operate legally, thanks to an amendment to the Motor Vehicle Act Regulation.

Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone released the following statement on Metro Vancouver’s position on the George Massey Tunnel:

Senior citizens and persons with mobility issues in Comox Valley will benefit from an expansion of the handyDART service in the community, thanks to funding set aside by the province and the Comox Valley Regional District.

New data released by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure shows that crash rates have dropped, or are unchanged, on 19 of 33 sections of highway where speed limits were increased in 2014.

Several stretches of highway in the Surrey area are about to get a new look as work begins on a $5.2 million highway rehabilitation project for highways 10, 15, 91 and 99.

Kelowna will see expanded handyDART service hours that will benefit seniors and persons with disabilities, thanks to a funding lift by the province and the City of Kelowna.

Several repaving projects, including the resurfacing of over 60 kilometres of Highway 23N, will soon be underway in the Revelstoke area, bringing smoother roads and a more comfortable ride for local motorists, cyclists, tourists and industry.