B.C.'s new transportation minister is making no promises when it comes to tolls on the new Port Mann Bridge. Mary Polak says we'll have to wait and see if the government goes ahead with its initial plan for one-way tolls of $ 3, or finds some way to lower the cost. "We have to work that out between ourselves and the ministry of finance. … [Read more...]
Tell the city what you want to see regarding transportation
June 18, 2012 by
The City of Vancouver wants your input on its draft Transportation 2040 plan. Walking, cycling, and transit are highlighted in the plan with a goal for 2040 of at least two-thirds of all trips in the city to be on foot, bike, or transit. Director of Transportation, Jerry Dobrovolny, "The goals of the overall plan are to enhance the economy, and the … [Read more...]
Transit police overtime costs are a concern says BC’s Transportation minister
May 22, 2012 by
BC's Transportation Minister is admitting he shares concerns some people may have after the review into Transit police was released last week. Blair Lekstrom says the report has some good news, but not where it comes to overtime, where costs came in at a million and a half dollars. "Obviously the costs are very significant and … [Read more...]
BC’s Transportation Minister serves notice to Translink fare cheats
May 7, 2012 by
Fare evaders take notice, Translink is getting some new teeth. The provincial government is making big changes to the legislation that governs the agency in order to crack down on cheaters. The changes follow an investigation by CKNW that found Translink has no ability to enforce the tickets it hands out to fare evaders. Transportation Minister … [Read more...]
Transportation Minister promises action on unpaid fares
April 17, 2012 by
The Transportation Minister suggests legislative changes may be coming to deal with the problem of unpaid transit tickets. Blair Lekstrom says he's working on the problem and is looking at all options including legislative change, "What I can assure the public is, that it makes very little sense, I think, to anybody to have the ability … [Read more...]
BC’s Transportation Minister says Translink expansion is on pause, not stopped.
April 17, 2012 by
Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom says it makes sense for Translink to delay some expansion plans while it awaits the results of a government-ordered audit. He said "I think to delay it right now is probably a very prudent decision based on the issue that there's an audit coming, we are going to do an audit of Translink, we're gonna work … [Read more...]
BC’s Transportation Minister says at first look the Translink commissioner’s report seems to be on target.
April 12, 2012 by
Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom says he needs time to review Translink commissioner Martin Crilly's full report on the agency today but in general he agrees with its conclusions. He said "but it does build upon I think what the public sentiment is out there which is look, we understand we have a world class transit system, we … [Read more...]
BC’s Transportation Minister weighs into Mayors demands for drivers to pay more for transit.
March 19, 2012 by
Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom says he'll take some time to consider the mayors' requests before respondingvbut he says at least a couple of their requests are non-starters. He said "there was a request for a portion of the provincial carbon tax for example, all of that money is committed and I've had that discussion with the mayors … [Read more...]
BC’s Transportation Minister preaches patience when it comes to “possible” transit fare hikes.
January 10, 2012 by
BC's Transportation Minister says he understands the concern over possible transit fare hikes but is stressing they aren't garanteed to happen. Blair Lekstrom says every aspect of Translink will be looked at by an independant commissioner. He says "Mister Crilly the Commissioner, who is independant, is going to go out and engage the … [Read more...]
Learn what will make for trouble-free transportation in Beijing.
October 14, 2011 by
Point at a Chinese character for your cabbie in Beijing and he'll know where to go. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
