Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Jordan Sturdy wrapped up his series of regional meetings on Vancouver Island’s transportation network today.

In his meetings with over 70 groups, including local governments, port and airport authorities, First Nations and other community leaders, Sturdy heard the need for continued investment in the Island’s transportation network to support local and regional economies. 

Priorities raised included reducing congestion on key corridors, improving multi-modal connections between communities, adding cycling infrastructure for commuters and tourists, continued improvement to our marine ports and airports and the importance of ferries. 

Sturdy also heard the important role transportation plays in supporting tourism and economic development and building healthy sustainable and vibrant communities on the Island.

The information gathered during these meeting will help inform a broader public discussion about future transportation needs on Vancouver Island as part of the government’s new 10-year provincial transportation plan, which is under development.

Meetings took place in Victoria, Duncan, Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Courtenay, Campbell River, Port McNeil and Port Hardy.

Quotes:

Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone −

“Vancouver Island is a large, diverse region of the province with its own transportation challenges. It was important for us to hear from Island communities about their priorities as we set about developing our 10-year transportation plan, and we received good input during these meetings.”

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transportation Jordan Sturdy −

“It was a pleasure to connect with community leaders up and down Vancouver Island and hear their ideas first hand. Their input was well thought out and will certainly help inform our work as we shape a new 10-year transportation plan for the province.”

Media Contacts:

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