BTA News – Vote for Better Transit on Sat Oct 15!

The Better Transit Alliance is a member of Victorians for Transportation Choice (VTC), a collection of seven groups who work for better transportation solutions for all. We have received numerous responses to our questionnaire on transportation issues, and more are still coming in.

Candidates who responded have overwhelmingly supported a target of reducing car traffic 25% by 2030 as called for in the provincial climate plan, and a set of supportive policies to make public transit, walking, rolling and cycling more appealing in Greater Victoria. Both mayoralty candidates in Saanich support the 25% traffic reduction target.

Specific questions regarding public transit include one regarding bus lanes, with variations by municipality. The City of Victoria question is “Do you support rapidly completing 24/7 bus lanes along Douglas Street through downtown Victoria, as well as similar measures along all of BC Transit’s proposed RapidBus routes in Victoria?” The Saanich question asks about support for “rapidly completing 24/7 bus lanes along McKenzie to UVic.”

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Media Release – Greater Victoria Election Candidates overwhelmingly support 25% traffic reduction target: Responses support wheelchairs on bike and roll routes, bus lanes & more

Victoria – Candidates in the October 15 municipal election have overwhelmingly supported a target of reducing car traffic 25% by 2030, and a set of supportive policies to make public transit, walking, rolling and cycling more appealing in Greater Victoria.

Victorians for Transportation Choice (VTC), a collection of seven groups who work for better transportation solutions for all, has received numerous responses to their questionnaire on transportation issues. And the overwhelming majority support radical change in how people get around our region.

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