Promoting the implementation of a safe, efficient transportation infrastructure on the Sunshine Coast
The President's Perspective
It seems that the planned project for the highway between Field Road and the conveyor belt in Sechelt is being reconsidered and much reduced in scope and scale from the original plan that was conceived several years ago. This is not definite but until we hear further this is the most up-to-date information that we have on this issue. Our Society is not convinced that even this reduction of the project will actually happen but it is at least under consideration. As to the when portion of this, we simply don't know. Stay tuned to our website for updates as more information becomes available.
There are a number of 'projects' that are currently under consideration along our Route 101.
1. The planned traffic signals at the intersection of the highway and Nor'West Bay Road is still a high priority. No date has been announced for this installation at present.
2. There are plans to upgrade the traffic signal at the intersection of Route 101 and Wharf to include a left turn component of the signal for traffic westbound to turn left onto 101 from Wharf.
3. There are a number of other minor projects along Route 101 but no time table has been made available at present. We are hopeful that more information will be available at the next SCRD Transportation Committee meeting on July 7th, 2008.
4. Plans for increased security at the Langdale and Horseshoe Bay ferry terminals are being discussed at the federal government level. It will likely be at least a year before any changes actually take place. Change will be implemented slowly as there is some construction required to put anything new into place. Stay tuned for developments on this inevitability. For now things will continue as is for likely through 2009.
There is still much to be done in the way of advocating for a new route between Gibsons and Sechelt. It is a slow process and we must be patient while continuing to get everything in place to lobby the provincial government. We have already presented our plan to the Sechelt Indian Band and are awaiting their thoughts on our proposal. We will be making presentations to the other levels of local government later in the year.
We will be holding our first Annual General Meeting at the Davis Bay Hall at 7 pm on Monday, June 23rd this year. It is very important that current members and prospective members attend. It will take more than just our small board of directors to make our goal a reality. There is power in numbers so I urge you to sign up, encourage friends and neighbors to join us in order that we can speak with a single unified voice to the powers that be.
For updates and more information check this website occasionally. We are a work in progress and with your support we will succeed. See you at the AGM on June 23rd.
There are a number of 'projects' that are currently under consideration along our Route 101.
1. The planned traffic signals at the intersection of the highway and Nor'West Bay Road is still a high priority. No date has been announced for this installation at present.
2. There are plans to upgrade the traffic signal at the intersection of Route 101 and Wharf to include a left turn component of the signal for traffic westbound to turn left onto 101 from Wharf.
3. There are a number of other minor projects along Route 101 but no time table has been made available at present. We are hopeful that more information will be available at the next SCRD Transportation Committee meeting on July 7th, 2008.
4. Plans for increased security at the Langdale and Horseshoe Bay ferry terminals are being discussed at the federal government level. It will likely be at least a year before any changes actually take place. Change will be implemented slowly as there is some construction required to put anything new into place. Stay tuned for developments on this inevitability. For now things will continue as is for likely through 2009.
There is still much to be done in the way of advocating for a new route between Gibsons and Sechelt. It is a slow process and we must be patient while continuing to get everything in place to lobby the provincial government. We have already presented our plan to the Sechelt Indian Band and are awaiting their thoughts on our proposal. We will be making presentations to the other levels of local government later in the year.
We will be holding our first Annual General Meeting at the Davis Bay Hall at 7 pm on Monday, June 23rd this year. It is very important that current members and prospective members attend. It will take more than just our small board of directors to make our goal a reality. There is power in numbers so I urge you to sign up, encourage friends and neighbors to join us in order that we can speak with a single unified voice to the powers that be.
For updates and more information check this website occasionally. We are a work in progress and with your support we will succeed. See you at the AGM on June 23rd.
Our Goals:
1. Promote construction of a highway corridor between Gibsons and Sechelt, complete with passing lanes and feeder roads connecting to major communities .
2. Advocate and assist with the development of a more regular, expanded public transportation system which would include Madiera Park/Pender Harbour .
3. Advocate remedial treatment for all major accident hotspots that threaten human life on the current Route 101.
4. Incorporate private and corporate membership, including businesses that utilize Route 101 for business purposes.
5. Continue participation in the RCMP/ICBC Speedwatch Program.
2. Advocate and assist with the development of a more regular, expanded public transportation system which would include Madiera Park/Pender Harbour .
3. Advocate remedial treatment for all major accident hotspots that threaten human life on the current Route 101.
4. Incorporate private and corporate membership, including businesses that utilize Route 101 for business purposes.
5. Continue participation in the RCMP/ICBC Speedwatch Program.
Started June 14/07
BOARD ELECTION RESULTS FROM ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
JUNE 23, 2008
President Nick Proach
Vice President Tony Richmond
Secretary/Treasurer Marilyn Richmond
Director Grant Thompson
Director Connie Proach
Director Lanny Matkin
JUNE 23, 2008
President Nick Proach
Vice President Tony Richmond
Secretary/Treasurer Marilyn Richmond
Director Grant Thompson
Director Connie Proach
Director Lanny Matkin