#commuter modes

[thejamesbaycritic]

Transportation Options

B.C. says it’s moving rapidly on McKenzie interchange plans by Lindsay Kines / Times Colonist, April 25, 2015.

"Transportation Minister Todd Stone said: engineering and technical work is underway to identify possible options for an interchange (at the TC1 intersection with McKenzie Rd). Cost $80-100 Million !!!

Read more:

LS Comment: What a waste of money and time! The Minister would reap far greater benefits by putting that money to work right now in getting the E&N commuter service running all the way from Duncan, if not Nanaimo, so that up-Island travelers would have another option for getting to and from Victoria. 

Every car or van taken off the Malahat will relieve road space for residents of the West Shore communities who must now funnel through the Six Mile interchange and, ultimately, the McKenzie and Tillicum intersections.

[thejamesbaycritic]

E&N Rail Services

ISLAND CORRIDOR FOUNDATION Making Vancouver Island Rail a Reality

Board Meeting Notes – January 2015 Posted February 4, 2015

"Track Infrastructure Upgrade" The complete set of business, bridge and track plans has been in the hands of the provincial and federal governments since late October 2014. ... so, Once provincial and federal approvals are given SVI will tender the work." **

"Discussions are ongoing with Bayview Properties and the City of Victoria to determine the location(s) for the Victoria terminus that would accommodate inter-city passenger service,(VIA Rail) and provide for a future commuter service between Langford and Victoria."

Read more:

LS Comment: **Alright Minister of BC Transportation & Infrastructure, please announce your approval and obtain the support of federal authorities ASAP. Malahat and Cities of the Capital Region traffic where congestion is costing us lives and productivity loses that we can no longer afford! Rail services are our only alternatives.