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At their April 27th Board meeting, the Strathcoan Regional District (SRD) Board approved a proposed bike park at Blenkin Memorial Park in principle, but is withholding its endorsement until it can ascertain the implications of this action.
Continue reading SRD Board Approves proposed bicycle project in Blenkin Park, in principle
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The Strathcona Regional District is launching its active transportation research project this week, beginning with a public survey. The SRD was granted $20,000 last year toward the project for Cortes Island (previously reported) from the Union of BC Municipalities.
Continue reading Active transportation study for Cortes Island launchedBy Greg Osoba, CKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca
Lengthy waits for travelers on BC Ferries’ Campbell River to Quadra Island route have been chronic for several years any time of year. Relief was to come this summer with the implementation of two vessels serving the route instead of one, increasing capacity by 80 per cent.
Continue reading BC ferries further delays needed capacity on Campbell River to Quadra Island routeCKTZ News, through an LJI grant from Canada-info.ca
During a community transportation webinar event hosted by the organization “Transition Salt Spring” last week, some island residents advocated for more community management of rural roads.
Continue reading Making rural island roads safer: Island advocates argue for community control
Regular water taxi trips between Lund and Cortes Bay are only one of services that the Access Point Marine Group is bringing to our area. They are transforming Finn Bay, a two minute walk north of Lund, into a hub for water transportation and tourism.
Continue reading Water taxis to Cortes, Savary Island and much more
