"Highway" 101 was built in 1962
and is 50 miles in length taking into
account only the southern section of
the coast, from Langdale to
Egmont.
There are over 370 driveways that
enter onto Route 101.
There are 33 "S" curves on Route
101 between Madeira Park and
Egmont.
There is not one passing lane on
Route 101 traveling north between
Gibsons and Sechelt, the busiest
portion of the highway.
In the last 5 years there have been
652 accidents on Route 101.
Latest Updates
Fast Facts on the 101
Your Board of Directors continues to hold meetings and
working toward getting something done about the road which
we all know can NOT be called a highway.
President ...................Tony Richmond
Vice President .........Grant Thompson
Treasurer............... Marilyn Richmond
Secretary..................Sarah Vantnsdal
Director at Large...............Don James
BOARD OF THE SOCIETY
Passing On The Right - Do this only on a roadway that has
two or more lanes. Do not use the shoulder to pass. Bus stops
are not pull outs or passing lanes, never pass on the right through
a bus stop!
We have our new board of Directors!
President ...................Tony Richmond
Vice President .........Grant Thompson
Treasurer............... Marilyn Richmond
Secretary..................Sarah Vantnsdal
Director at Large...............Don James
Welcome and thank you to our two newest board
members: Sarah Vantnsdal, and Don James
A MESSAGE FROM YOUR DIRECTORS, AUGUST 2009
Nick Proach, our president, has reluctantly resigned due to business pressures. He has been
a real leader in promoting the objectives of our Society. He is missed greatly; we need to find a
new president. Connie Proach and Lanny Matkin have also resigned as directors. We need
new directors in order for us to continue our mission.
The period leading up to the recent provincial election was hectic. Some 25 agencies and
organizations were briefed on the need for a new highway. We were turned down flat by
Premier Campbell and Kevin Falcon. However, we have received support from the SCRD
Transportation Advisory Committee and the head of B.C. Ferries, David Hahn.
We can take comfort in the addition of bus shelters and bus pull offs, the paved bike
lanes, as well as continued support from SCRD, the Town of Gibsons and District of
Sechelt. We have introduced ourselves to the governments of both the City of Powell
River and the Powell River Regional District. We need to follow this up with actual
presentations, in order to receive advice and feedback from these governments.
Our mission is to reduce accidents on Route 101 by 50 percent by March 31, 2013. We
are convinced that the most effective way to achieve this is through the construction of a
new route along the power line between Gibsons and Sechelt. This would make a 12
minute trip between Sechelt and Langdale possible. This new route would be a two lane
road with passing lanes, on and off ramps together with left turn and merge lanes as
needed. It is important to get ½ hour bus service from Langdale to Sechelt, with hourly
service to other destinations.
Every time the government spends large amounts of tax payer dollars on points along
the current Route 101 the prospect of getting a new route less likely. There are several
options available to help make this happen. However, until someone decides to listen
instead of telling us that a new route is at least 25 years away, the death toll along Route
101 will continue to increase.
The directors will call for an annual general meeting at which we will need to elect a new
board – the sooner the better. Please watch for the meeting notice in the near future.
Tony Richmond, vice president
ROUTE 101 SAFETY SOCIETY
