http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines by theme Transportation en-us Copyright © 2009, Province of British Columbia 5 PRINCE GEORGE – The safety and reliability of Highway 16 between Prince George and Fraser Lake will be improved with three highway improvement projects totalling $5.9 million. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009TRAN0028-000662.htm Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:40:51 GMT VICTORIA – B.C. is moving ahead with an aggressive road safety campaign to prevent the crashes that kill an average of 424 British Columbians each year, Solicitor General Kash Heed said as B.C. marked its second National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009PSSG0033-000625.htm Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:35:11 GMT KAMLOOPS – Rules for off-road vehicle registration and licensing, helmet use, youth safety and environmental measures will be implemented over the next two years under a new off-road vehicle (ORV) management framework, announced Tourism, Culture and the Arts Minister Kevin Krueger http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009TCA0012-000602.htm Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:06:14 GMT For many British Columbians, snowmobiling, dirt biking and riding all-terrain vehicles are exciting ways of enjoying the vast network of trails our province has to offer. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009TCA0013-000604.htm Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:04:29 GMT 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