A weekly roundup of noteworthy news in municipalities across B.C.
The provincial government was right to choose SkyTrain technology to build the Evergreen Line to Coquitlam, but it did so with incomplete information, according to B.C.’s Auditor General. John Doyle’s latest audit concludes SkyTrain and not light rail was the best option because of its greater capacity at similar cost, its easy integration with the existing rapid transit system and because it’s well understood by transit users.
Nanaimo residents have an appetite for a municipal food strategy. Earlier this month, more than 65 people attended a workshop to begin the discussion on a local food strategy that includes food security, developing local food systems, encouraging partnerships in food distribution and ensuring access to nutritious food for all of Nanaimo’s citizens.
Walkers, hikers and cyclists in Kamloops now have a plan. Two plans, actually. City council gave the final nod Tuesday to the pedestrian and the trails master plans, which set out proposed networks throughout Kamloops. City transportation planner Erin Felker said the goal is to create cohesive networks and prioritize trails and walkways for future construction.
Richmond is the latest city in Metro Vancouver to push forward with cultural centre expansions — and this one is a “destination museum” with a $59-million price tag. A proposal to move the Richmond Museum from its current home in the Richmond Cultural Centre was laid out in a staff report presented to the parks, recreation and culture committee meeting Tuesday. It will be presented to councillors at the next council meeting, on April 8.
Travel times and warm shelters were key topics raised during a BC Transit open house designed to solicit public feedback [in Fort St. John]. Increasing ridership is key, because that will generate revenue for the City and fall in line with environmental initiatives, said Todd Dupuis, senior regional transit manager.
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A selected image from the Spacing Vancouver Flickr pool. Image courtesy of Stephen Rees.