Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Blair Lekstrom has designated a new chair and has appointed four prominent municipal leaders from the capital region to the Victoria Regional Transit Commission (VRTC).

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is proceeding to fully enclose the Pat Road pedestrian overpass, to protect motorists on Highway 1 from objects thrown from the overpass.

A free traffic information line is now available 24/7 to help the travelling public plan their commutes during construction of the Evergreen Line.

British Columbia has delivered on its promise to eliminate the aviation fuel tax for international flights, reducing costs for airlines, creating jobs, giving travellers more choice and supporting the 'Canada Starts Here - The BC Jobs Plan' goal of expanding markets. The change is effective April 1.

McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd. took the top award for specialized engineering services at the 8th annual Deputy Minister's Consulting Engineers Awards, for its work on the Peace flood road repairs.

Urban Systems Ltd. took the top award for design and contract preparation of roads at the 8th annual Deputy Minister's Consulting Engineers Awards, for its work on the Marine Drive/Lions Gate Transit Priority project.

R.F. Binnie and Associates took the top award for construction management and supervision services at the 8th annual Deputy Minister's Consulting Engineers Awards, for work on the John Hart-Highway 97, Bennett Creek to Link Creek project.

CWMM Consulting Engineers Ltd. took the top award for design and contract preparation of structures at the 8th annual Deputy Minister's Consulting Engineers Awards, for its work on the Akokli Bridge Replacement project.