Summary of twelve priorities for B.C. on the Move

1. Rehabilitating Highways, Bridges and Side Roads 95% of B.C. on the
Move survey respondents agreed that keeping existing highways, bridges
and side roads in good condition was important. The Province will
resurface 1,000 kilometres of provincial highway annually, increase its
investment in bridge rehabilitation funding by 50% over previous years,
and deliver up to 30 projects each year that will improve over 500
kilometres of side roads annually.

2. Improving Highway Safety
Safety on B.C.’s highways and side roads is the ministry’s number one
priority and B.C. on the Move contains a number of initiatives aimed at
improving safety. These include the launch of a new Road Safety
Improvement Program and improvements to intersections in communities.

3. Improving Highway Capacity and Reliability Government has budgeted
almost $1 billion over the next three years to ensure our
transportation network has the capacity and reliability to meet the
transport and trade needs of the province. Where possible, the Province
will work with Canada to secure federal funding for highway expansion
priorities.

4. Delivering a Provincial Trucking Strategy Trucking supports our
economy and helps to maintain a high quality of life for all British
Columbians. Government is delivering a Provincial Trucking Strategy
that will increase the economic efficiency and safety of the commercial
trucking industry.

5. Investing in Cycling
72% of B.C. on the Move survey respondents agreed that enhancing
cycling infrastructure and improving transportation choices was
important. Priorities for action include allocating a budget of $18
million over the next three years to partner with communities to build
new bike lanes and trails across B.C. Government will also widen
shoulders, double the frequency of sweeping and implement safety
improvements on provincial highways in areas with a high volume of
cyclists.

6. Supporting Transit
Public transit is an essential component of B.C.’s integrated
transportation network, and 90% of British Columbians have access to
transit. Government will maintain the highest level of operating
support for transit in Canada by targeting $312 million in operating
contributions to BC Transit over the next three years. On the Lower
Mainland, B.C. is reaffirming its commitment to fund 1/3 of the cost of
new rapid transit projects, and the Pattullo Bridge, provided they can
be accommodated within the provincial fiscal plan and the investments
are supported by a business case.

7. Investing in Airports
Aviation is critical to growing the B.C. economy. B.C. plans to invest
$24 million over the next three years in a new B.C. Air Access Program,
so that community airports can access funding to improve infrastructure
like runways, terminals and lighting.

8. Enabling Efficient Ports and Rail
Provincial investments which leverage private sector commitments to
port and rail infrastructure improvements are key to expanding trade
relationships through Canada’s Asia-Pacific Gateway, as identified in
the Pacific Gateway Strategy 2012-2020. Priorities for action through
B.C. on the Move include determining potential infrastructure upgrades
needed to support Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facilities, and investing
in infrastructure that enhances access to ports and increases port
bulk, break bulk and container capacity.

9. Sustaining and Renewing Ferries
Government will continue to pursue strategies to achieve its vision of
an affordable, sustainable, and efficient coastal ferry service. This
includes supporting BC Ferries’ move to LNG, alternative technologies
such as the new cable ferry to Denman Island, and its new reservation
system. Government will also continue to renew inland ferry assets.

10. Building Partnerships with First Nations The Ministry of
Transportation and Infrastructure builds positive relationships with
First Nations by working together to identify ways for First Nations to
benefit from related economic and employment opportunities, and to
resolve issues and impacts from projects.

11. Improving Accessibility
B.C. on the Move contains priorities for action that support
Accessibility 2024, a 10-year plan and shared commitment between
government, businesses and communities to make B.C. the most
progressive place in Canada for people with disabilities. A key goal of
this plan is for B.C. communities to have the most accessible
transportation options in Canada by 2024.

12. Protecting the Environment
B.C. is committed to taking action on environmental protection in the
transportation sector. Safeguarding the environment and taking measures
to reduce environmental impacts are key priorities in all the projects
and programs delivered to improve transportation.