COMPLETEDSUBSTANTIAL

PROGRESSINITIAL

PROGRESS

Sustaining and Renewing Ferries

Price cap increases limited to 1.9% per year for the next 4 years

BC Ferries has applied for federal funding for two new projects

Contract being developed for 4 new inland ferries to serve the communities along the Kootenay River, Arrow Lakes and Adams Lake

Building Partnerships with First Nations

Agreement signed with Lax Kw’alaams to increase frequency of ferry service on the Tuck Inlet and improve Tuck Inlet Road

Facilitated employment and training opportunities for First Nations, including Pritchard to Hoffman’s Phase 2 (complete) and archaeological work for the Salmon Arm West projects (initial progress)

Negotiating with 40 First Nations communities on future section 35 agreements

Improving Accessibility

80% of rest area washrooms have mobility access

Policy requires accessible taxis in communities with 8 or more approved cabs

Partnered with TransLink to make additional accessibility upgrades at 4 SkyTrain stations currently underway

Automatic stop announcement system implemented in Victoria on all 281 buses

Working with BC Ferries to ensure new ferries are accessible for people with disabilities

Protecting the Environment

The BikeBC and Transit programs continue to provide travel choices and options for British Columbian’s

Over 15 fish and wildlife conservation and protection projects, $2 million

Over $2 million invested in delivering invasive plant management programs through 34 agreements

Delivered 1.8 million square meters of hot-in-place recycling paving through 6 projects

BC Ferries is building 3 new ferries with LNG fuel proposition capacity, first ferry to arrive in 2016

Comments:B.C. on the Move is in top gear. This Report Card showcases our success.

With these investments and policy changes, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is improving safety, growing the economy, building partnerships, protecting the environment and creating greater accessibility.

B.C. on the Move underpins and is consistent with government priorities.

Minister Todd StoneMinistry of Transportation and Infrastructure

BC on the Move – 2015/16 YEAR ONE Report Card

REPORT CARD2015/16

Priority actions in this plan are key to our transportation investments and strategic policy actions over the next 10 years. This plan will enhance our safety, mobility and connectivity, allowing us to keep pace with our many expanding sectors and ensuring that our transportation improvements remain affordable.

B.C. on the Move2015/16

YEAR ONE

COMPLETEDSUBSTANTIAL

PROGRESSINITIAL

PROGRESS

Rehabilitation Highways, Bridges and Side Roads

Rehabilitation Program delivered over $300 million, over 230 projects across B.C. (40 highway resurfacing projects, 30 bridge projects, 160 side road and oil and gas improvements projects)

Developing a plan with FLNRO and MoE to explore opportunities to maintain public access to resource and back-country roads

Upgraded over 20 rest areas throughout B.C., including the Kalamalka Lake Rest Area along Highway 97

Improving Highway Safety

Road Safety Improvement Program invested $30 million in over 70 projects across B.C.

Invested $10 million to make safety improvements at 5 intersections

Installed variable speed signs and wildlife detection signs. Both signage systems are now in testing stage

Working with provincial policing agencies and other incident-response partners to reduce the duration of highway closures

Undertaking a review in partnership with provincial policing agencies of traffic management and safety aspects associated with pulling drivers over in traffic

Enhanced Driver Information Systems by adding over 25 new cameras, providing 60 new highway webcam views

Developed and implemented strategies for improving roadside worker safety through an update to the Traffic Management Manual

Implemented legislation for passing lanes – keep right, let others pass

Implemented legislations for municipalities to allow motorcycle parking near intersections

New regulations introduced to clarify the definition of winter tires and traction devices

Working with ICBC to explore opportunities to allow drivers more choices to use slow-moving vehicles and other mobility devices in smaller communities

Improved public safety in B.C.’s “party bus” and limousine industry by introducing special authorization licenses to increase the accountability of operators

Improving Highway Capacity and Reliability *see addendum

Highway 1 – Kamloops to Alberta Border – 2 projects completed, 2 projects under construction, 8 projects in planning/engineering

Highway 97 – Okanagan Valley Highways – 1 project completed, 2 projects under construction/tendered, 4 projects in planning/engineering

Highway 3 – Crowsnest – 1 project completed, 2 projects under construction

Highway 5 – Yellowhead – 3 projects completed, 3 projects in planning/engineering

Highway 97 – Cariboo Connector – 1 project completed, 2 projects under construction, 2 projects in planning/engineering

Northwest B.C./Highway 16 – Yellowhead – 1 project completed, 2 projects under construction, 4 projects in planning/engineering

Northeast B.C./Highway 97 N and 2 – 1 project completed, 4 projects under construction, 3 projects in planning/engineering

Vancouver Island Highways – 3 projects completed, 6 projects in planning/engineering

Lower Mainland Highways – 1 project completed, 1 project under construction, 8 projects in planning/engineering

COMPLETEDSUBSTANTIAL

PROGRESSINITIAL

PROGRESS

Delivering a Provincial Trucking Strategy

Upgraded 10 major bridges throughout the interior and northern B.C. to accommodate increasingly heavy and large loads

Worked with industry to expand 85-metric-tonne and develop 125-metric-tonne load corridors: Highway 16 from Port of Prince Rupert to Alberta Border (complete), Highway 1 and 5 from Vancouver Ports to Highway 16 (in development), Highway 97 from Prince George to Ft. St. John (in development)

Streamlined permiting through a fee issue and fine update, and the piloting of a new truck permitting system Spring 2016

9 new truck inspection pullouts built, 1 new truck parking area is under construction and a shortlist of other sites has been created

Review and updating of the Pilot Car Guidelines is underway

Additional resources have been added to the Office of the Independent Container Trucking Commissioner to support auditing, enforcement and licensing

Investing in Transit

A three-year contribution agreement has been finalized with BC Transit to ensure the highest level of operating support for transit in Canada

25 replacement buses added this year, and over 125 regular and mini-buses have been ordered

Partnered with local communities to build: 15 bus pullouts, 8 new bus shelters, 9 wheelchair accessible sidewalk/bus pads, 3 upgraded signage systems and 2 park and ride facilities

25 CNG buses deployed in Kamloops

TransLink is developing business case to support federal funding for the Pattullo Bridge

Investing in Cycling

BikeBC contributed $6 million to 26 projects in 25 municipalities

Widening of shoulder on Highway 14 is complete and provisions for additional sweeping are planned to be included in new maintenance contract language

Implemented signage for the South Okanagan Cycling Network in Kamloops

Investing in Airports

Contributed $6 million to 10 airports across B.C., including the Long Beach Airport in Tofino and New West Regional Airport in Terrace

Consulted with aviation stakeholders, including Transport Canada to identify needs and opportunities

Working with the inter-governmental aviation working group to enhance B.C.’s aviation sector

Enabling Efficient Ports and Rail

Studies underway to determine potential infrastructure upgrades to support LNG

New governance structure recommended for the Port of Kitimat

Studies underway in the lower mainland, in collaboration with Greater Vancouver gateway partners, to identify potential infrastructure for upgrades

Philip Avenue Road/Rail Overpass completed in the District of North Vancouver to enhance efficiency of goods movement

60-year lease signed and construction underway to revitalize the Belleville Terminal in Victoria

BC on the Move – 2015/16 YEAR ONE Report Card

COMPLETEDSUBSTANTIAL

PROGRESSINITIAL

PROGRESS

Rehabilitation Highways, Bridges and Side Roads

Rehabilitation Program delivered over $300 million, over 230 projects across B.C. (40 highway resurfacing projects, 30 bridge projects, 160 side road and oil and gas improvements projects)

Developing a plan with FLNRO and MoE to explore opportunities to maintain public access to resource and back-country roads

Upgraded over 20 rest areas throughout B.C., including the Kalamalka Lake Rest Area along Highway 97

Improving Highway Safety

Road Safety Improvement Program invested $30 million in over 70 projects across B.C.

Invested $10 million to make safety improvements at 5 intersections

Installed variable speed signs and wildlife detection signs. Both signage systems are now in testing stage

Working with provincial policing agencies and other incident-response partners to reduce the duration of highway closures

Undertaking a review in partnership with provincial policing agencies of traffic management and safety aspects associated with pulling drivers over in traffic

Enhanced Driver Information Systems by adding over 25 new cameras, providing 60 new highway webcam views

Developed and implemented strategies for improving roadside worker safety through an update to the Traffic Management Manual

Implemented legislation for passing lanes – keep right, let others pass

Implemented legislations for municipalities to allow motorcycle parking near intersections

New regulations introduced to clarify the definition of winter tires and traction devices

Working with ICBC to explore opportunities to allow drivers more choices to use slow-moving vehicles and other mobility devices in smaller communities

Improved public safety in B.C.’s “party bus” and limousine industry by introducing special authorization licenses to increase the accountability of operators

Improving Highway Capacity and Reliability *see addendum

Highway 1 – Kamloops to Alberta Border – 2 projects completed, 2 projects under construction, 8 projects in planning/engineering

Highway 97 – Okanagan Valley Highways – 1 project completed, 2 projects under construction/tendered, 4 projects in planning/engineering

Highway 3 – Crowsnest – 1 project completed, 2 projects under construction

Highway 5 – Yellowhead – 3 projects completed, 3 projects in planning/engineering

Highway 97 – Cariboo Connector – 1 project completed, 2 projects under construction, 2 projects in planning/engineering

Northwest B.C./Highway 16 – Yellowhead – 1 project completed, 2 projects under construction, 4 projects in planning/engineering

Northeast B.C./Highway 97 N and 2 – 1 project completed, 4 projects under construction, 3 projects in planning/engineering

Vancouver Island Highways – 3 projects completed, 6 projects in planning/engineering

Lower Mainland Highways – 1 project completed, 1 project under construction, 8 projects in planning/engineering

COMPLETEDSUBSTANTIAL

PROGRESSINITIAL

PROGRESS

Delivering a Provincial Trucking Strategy

Upgraded 10 major bridges throughout the interior and northern B.C. to accommodate increasingly heavy and large loads

Worked with industry to expand 85-metric-tonne and develop 125-metric-tonne load corridors: Highway 16 from Port of Prince Rupert to Alberta Border (complete), Highway 1 and 5 from Vancouver Ports to Highway 16 (in development), Highway 97 from Prince George to Ft. St. John (in development)

Streamlined permiting through a fee issue and fine update, and the piloting of a new truck permitting system Spring 2016

9 new truck inspection pullouts built, 1 new truck parking area is under construction and a shortlist of other sites has been created

Review and updating of the Pilot Car Guidelines is underway

Additional resources have been added to the Office of the Independent Container Trucking Commissioner to support auditing, enforcement and licensing

Investing in Transit

A three-year contribution agreement has been finalized with BC Transit to ensure the highest level of operating support for transit in Canada

25 replacement buses added this year, and over 125 regular and mini-buses have been ordered

Partnered with local communities to build: 15 bus pullouts, 8 new bus shelters, 9 wheelchair accessible sidewalk/bus pads, 3 upgraded signage systems and 2 park and ride facilities

25 CNG buses deployed in Kamloops

TransLink is developing business case to support federal funding for the Pattullo Bridge

Investing in Cycling

BikeBC contributed $6 million to 26 projects in 25 municipalities

Widening of shoulder on Highway 14 is complete and provisions for additional sweeping are planned to be included in new maintenance contract language

Implemented signage for the South Okanagan Cycling Network in Kamloops

Investing in Airports

Contributed $6 million to 10 airports across B.C., including the Long Beach Airport in Tofino and New West Regional Airport in Terrace

Consulted with aviation stakeholders, including Transport Canada to identify needs and opportunities

Working with the inter-governmental aviation working group to enhance B.C.’s aviation sector

Enabling Efficient Ports and Rail

Studies underway to determine potential infrastructure upgrades to support LNG

New governance structure recommended for the Port of Kitimat

Studies underway in the lower mainland, in collaboration with Greater Vancouver gateway partners, to identify potential infrastructure for upgrades

Philip Avenue Road/Rail Overpass completed in the District of North Vancouver to enhance efficiency of goods movement

60-year lease signed and construction underway to revitalize the Belleville Terminal in Victoria

BC on the Move – 2015/16 YEAR ONE Report Card

COMPLETEDSUBSTANTIAL

PROGRESSINITIAL

PROGRESS

Sustaining and Renewing Ferries

Price cap increases limited to 1.9% per year for the next 4 years

BC Ferries has applied for federal funding for two new projects

Contract being developed for 4 new inland ferries to serve the communities along the Kootenay River, Arrow Lakes and Adams Lake

Building Partnerships with First Nations

Agreement signed with Lax Kw’alaams to increase frequency of ferry service on the Tuck Inlet and improve Tuck Inlet Road

Facilitated employment and training opportunities for First Nations, including Pritchard to Hoffman’s Phase 2 (complete) and archaeological work for the Salmon Arm West projects (initial progress)

Negotiating with 40 First Nations communities on future section 35 agreements

Improving Accessibility

80% of rest area washrooms have mobility access

Policy requires accessible taxis in communities with 8 or more approved cabs

Partnered with TransLink to make additional accessibility upgrades at 4 SkyTrain stations currently underway

Automatic stop announcement system implemented in Victoria on all 281 buses

Working with BC Ferries to ensure new ferries are accessible for people with disabilities

Protecting the Environment

The BikeBC and Transit programs continue to provide travel choices and options for British Columbian’s

Over 15 fish and wildlife conservation and protection projects, $2 million

Over $2 million invested in delivering invasive plant management programs through 34 agreements

Delivered 1.8 million square meters of hot-in-place recycling paving through 6 projects

BC Ferries is building 3 new ferries with LNG fuel proposition capacity, first ferry to arrive in 2016

Comments:B.C. on the Move is in top gear. This Report Card showcases our success.

With these investments and policy changes, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is improving safety, growing the economy, building partnerships, protecting the environment and creating greater accessibility.

B.C. on the Move underpins and is consistent with government priorities.

Minister Todd StoneMinistry of Transportation and Infrastructure

BC on the Move – 2015/16 YEAR ONE Report Card

REPORT CARD2015/16

Priority actions in this plan are key to our transportation investments and strategic policy actions over the next 10 years. This plan will enhance our safety, mobility and connectivity, allowing us to keep pace with our many expanding sectors and ensuring that our transportation improvements remain affordable.

B.C. on the Move2015/16

YEAR ONE

Highway 1 – Kamloops to Alberta BorderContinue to advance four-laning projects between Kamloops and Golden2 projects completed: Monte Creek to Pritchard Phase 2, Pritchard to Hoffmans Bluff Phase 1 2 projects under construction: Pritchard to Hoffman’s Bluff Phase 2, Malakwa Bridge 6 projects in planning/engineering: Hoffmans Bluff to Chase Creek, Chase Creek to Chase West, Salmon Arm West (3 projects), IllecillewaetPursue federal partnership funding to enable completion on the final 4 km of the Kicking Horse Canyon ProjectPreliminary designs complete for Phase 4 – final 4 kms of the Kicking Horse Canyon ProjectBusiness case submitted to Federal Government under New Building Canada FundDeliver projects to improve highway reliability with a specific focus on improving avalanche infrastructurePlanning/Engineering: underway for avalanche mitigation strategy system in Three Valley GapHighway 97 – Okanagan Valley Highways

Continue project planning and initiate community engagement for a future second crossing of Okanagan Lake, including assessment of the Highway 97 corridor through the communities of Kelowna, West Kelowna and PeachlandConsultation/Planning underway: Central Okanagan Planning Study, Peachland Transportation Study Public ConsultationConstruct new passing lanes and four-laning on highways throughout the Okanagan Valley, including six-laning through KelownaCompleted: Big White Passing LaneTendered: Highway 97 – six-laning in Kelowna between Highway 33 and Edwards RoadConstruct intersection improvements, new interchanges, and safety improvements on highways and roads throughout the Okanagan ValleyConstruction underway on Westside Road safety improvements and resurfacing 3 projects in planning/engineering: Concrete median barrier Kelowna and Vernon, Stickle Road Intersection Improvement, Sicamous Main Street RoundaboutHighway 3 – CrowsnestConstruct realignments and new passing lanes on section of Highway 3 between Hope and Princeton and from Cranbrook to the Alberta Border2 projects under construction: Sunday Summit to Sunday Creek, Saturday Creek Widening and RealignmentMultiple sites are being studied for future passing lanesWork with communities along the corridor to improve safety through their downtown coresCompleted: Creston Pine and Railway Intersection ImprovementHighway 5 – YellowheadConstruct additional passing lanes between Kamloops and Tete Jaune Cache to promote safety and efficiency3 projects completed: Chapel Creek North Passing Lane, Chapel Creek South Passing Lane, Camp Creek Passing Lane 3 projects in planning/engineering: Vinsulla Passing Lane, Darfield Passing Lane, Clearwater Village Road Intersection Highway 97 – Cariboo ConnectorComplete the final four projects announced under Phase 2, including four-laning south of Williams Lake, and initiate planning for future priority projectsCompleted: 74 to 76 Mile South2 projects under construction: Stone Creek Bridge and Williams Road, Quartz Road to Dragon Lake Road2 projects in planning/engineering: Williams Lake IR to Lexington Road, Carson Drive to Fox Mountain Road, including Toop Road IntersectionQuesnel and Cache Creek Transportation Studies – underway

IMPROVING HIGHWAY CAPACITY AND RELIABILITY ADDENDUM

BC on the Move – 2015/16 YEAR ONE 2015/16 Report Card – ADDENDUM

Northwest B.C. / Highway 16 – YellowheadConstruct passing lanes on Highways 16 and 37 in the northwest and around Prince George, and take action to reduce rail/road conflictsCompleted: Highway 16 – Telachick Passing Lane2 projects under construction: Highway 16 Degal Pitt Passing Lane, Bunce Road to Blackwater Road four laning4 projects in planning/engineering: Highway 16 Mile 28 Dumont Level Crossing, Highway 16 Rainbow Hill Passing Lane, Highway 16 Tyhee Passing Lane, Tuck Inlet RoadNortheast B.C. / Highway 97 N and 2Continue to four-lane highways 97 and 2 from the Alberta border to Fort. St. John, and construct new passing lanes north of Fort St. JohnCompleted: Highway 97N Mile 63 north of Fort St. John Passing Lane 4 projects under construction: Highway 2 8th Street to Rolla Road, Highway 97 Tower Lake Four Laning, South Taylor Hill Bottom Section Four Laning, Highway 77 Fort Nelson River Bridge Replacement3 projects in planning/engineering: Taylor Bridge Improvements, Mile 58 north of Fort St. John Passing Lane, Salmon River Bridge ReplacementVancouver Island HighwaysDeliver upgrades to reduce congestion and improve commuter mobility along Highway 1 between Langford and VictoriaCompleted: Leigh Road Interchange 2 projects in planning/engineering: McKenzie Interchange, Douglas Street Bus Lanes from Tolmie Avenue to Saanich RoadWork in partnership with local communities to deliver projects to improve access to and from provincial highways and traffic flow through communitiesCompleted: Highway 14 Sooke Resurfacing, Widening and Roundabout 2 projects planning/engineering: Admirals Road Upgrade, North Courtenay ConnectorStudy Underway: Horne Lake ConnectorPlan and deliver key highway safety improvements in locations such as Highway 4 west of Port Alberni and the Malahat corridor of Highway 1Completed: Highway 4 Cameron Lake barrier safety, shoulder widening and roadside barrier installed near Cathedral Grove 2 projects in planning/engineering:Malahat Village Median Barrier (Phase 3), Highway 4 – Kennedy Lake RealignmentLower Mainland HighwaysAdvance development of the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project Project Definition Report released/public consultation underway: George Massey Tunnel Replacement Initiate design for the construction of six-laning on Highway 1 from Langley to Abbotsford Completed: Preliminary engineering and business case for the expansion of Highway 1 from 216 Street to Highway 11Work with communities to plan and deliver highway interchange and overpass projects throughout the Lower MainlandUnder Construction: Philip Avenue Overpass6 projects in planning/engineering: Western Lower Levels Route, Highway 1 Mountain Highway Interchange, Highway 1 Fern Street, Highway 1 Main and Dollarton Interchange, Highway 1 202nd to 216th six-laning, Highway 91 72nd Avenue InterchangePublic Consultation: 216th Street Interchange – design work currently underwayConstruct highway widening, capacity, safety and operational improvements on provincial highways throughout the Lower MainlandCompleted: Stanley Park Causeway safety improvements

IMPROVING HIGHWAY CAPACITY AND RELIABILITY ADDENDUM

BC on the Move – 2015/16 YEAR ONE 2015/16 Report Card – ADDENDUM