http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines by theme Transportation en-us Copyright © 2009, Province of British Columbia 5 VICTORIA – A review of the business operations of TransLink and BC Ferry Services was released by Transportation Minister Shirley Bond and Finance Minister Colin Hansen. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009TRAN0027-000587.htm Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:43:25 GMT VICTORIA – In many parts of British Columbia, the winter driving season has arrived and that requires motorists to plan ahead for a safe highway trip, reminds Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Shirley Bond. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009TRAN0026-000579.htm Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:19:34 GMT Premier Gordon Campbell and Randy Kamp, Member of Parliament for Pitt Meadows—Maple Ridge—Mission, on behalf of the Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, officially opened the new Pitt River Bridge today, which will reduce congestion and cut travel times for the almost 90,000 vehicles that cross each day. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009PREM0056-000533.htm Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:41:33 GMT VICTORIA – The public is invited to provide feedback about the Evergreen Line Rapid Transit Project’s preliminary design as part of the public consultation period taking place until Nov. 13, 2009. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009TRAN0022-000436.htm Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:27:54 GMT Civic, provincial and federal representatives officially unveiled the $28-million Boundary Road Connector Project. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009TRAN0025-000484.htm Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:46:18 GMT SURREY – Luxury vehicles seized as tools for criminal activity under the Province’s civil forfeiture law are now on the auction block, Solicitor General Kash Heed announced. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009PSSG0024-000469.htm Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:27:31 GMT SEATTLE – Ahead of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympics Winter Games, Washington State Gov. Chris Gregoire joined British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell in Seattle today to celebrate the start of the long-awaited second Amtrak Cascades train service to Vancouver. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009PREM0047-000463.htm Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:43:40 GMT SEATTLE – Premier Gordon Campbell and Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire signed a framework agreement today that will see B.C. and Washington co-operate on transportation and other initiatives, including developing a shared vision for high-speed rail service and jointly advocating for direct harbour-to-harbour air service between Vancouver and Seattle. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009PREM0045-000458.htm Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:38:01 GMT VICTORIA – British Columbia is on track to complete $20 million in targeted upgrades to more than 200 Forest Service Roads that serve as crucial transportation links, improving travel and safety conditions for residents in about 70 rural communities, Forests and Range Minister Pat Bell announced today. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009FOR0066-000428.htm Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:50:41 GMT SMITHERS – The Nilkitkwa Forest Service Road will be closed for construction upgrades at the 18- and 19-kilometre marks, nightly from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m., as of Monday, Sept. 28, for up to three weeks. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009FOR0065-000417.htm Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:07:37 GMT