BC Transit is looking to offer a Sea to Sky regional transit service. The new route would connect Metro Vancouver with Whistler, Squamish and finally, Pemberton.
Six public consultations will be taking place between March 2 to the 4th. BC Transit will also partner with Jordan Sturdy, MLA for West Vancouver – Sea to Sky.
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“I am looking forward to having a discussion about acting on the need to develop a regional transit service through the Sea to Sky corridor,” said Jordan Sturdy MLA West Vancouver – Sea to Sky on behalf of Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. “Through the initial public consultation we heard there is a desire for services from Pemberton through to Vancouver. The next step is to discuss potential route concepts with the public and local government partners, which will inform costs and determine what opportunities we have to move this project forward.”
The consultation will also discuss stops, and schedules for the potential new transit system.
“Exploring concepts with potential transit users is an important stage in assessing the feasibility of the new proposed service for the Sea to Sky region,” said Manuel Achadinha, BC Transit President and Chief Executive Officer. “It is our goal to connect people and communities, and gathering further feedback will help us achieve this goal.”
The Sea to Sky region has experienced tremendous growth and a boom in tourism over the last few years.
By increasing accessibility to these regions, it falls in line with BC’s 10-year transportation plan to provide more travel options.