Not too late for sober second thought
on Johnson Street Bridge replacement
BY IRWIN HENDERSON, JUDY LIGHTWATER AND BLAIR HUMPHREY AND DIANE CARR,
TIMES COLONIST OCTOBER 13, 2012 7:01 AM
“ We urge council to act before it is too late! " (Read More)
Choosing Our Future
A coalition with a vision to dynamically transform the way Vancouver Islanders live, work and play in their communities. We envision Vancouver Island being a safe, progressive, environmentally sensitive, energy self sufficient and life‐sustaining place for all its inhabitants.
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Membership
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The Former Elegance of Victoria
Help us regain that elegance!
Vic Council Cautioned
Posted October 14, 2012
Why BRT vice E&N Commuter?
Posted September 30, 2012
Public Response to the Bus Only Lanes
Recently the CRD announced the intention of asking BCTransit to study and report on the costs of prompt introduction of Bus Only lanes on the Trans Canada and Douglas corridor, at least at peak hours; that being the most rapid solution prior to the Region being in position to fund the proposed LRT infrastructure for that corridor.
Here are the comments of two CRD citizens:
Louis Guibault & Patrick O.Hind
Their contention that the E&N corridor would be a far more economical and prompt action to take is certainly that which is endorsed by IslandTransformations.Org wherein the rationale for re-thinking the Johnson Street bridge options which are due for a hearing on 18 October 2012 (Read More)
Your responses to that proposition should go directly to your Mayor or Councillor at any time.
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Our Mission
To collaborate with others to connect the following ideas
- An ecosystem approach to environmental protection and planning;
- Less dependency on Carbon based energy sources;
- Sustainable urban design, planning and energy use;
- Transportation options that promote community, healthy lifestyles and real Choice;
- Local economic development models that encourage local food production;
- Diversity in accommodation that promotes resiliency and respect for all;
By developing proposals based on these interconnected ideas, IslandTransformations.Org will provide individuals, organizations and governments the tools and resources required to meet the challenges of climate change and the end of cheap oil.
Welcome to ITO
Imagine! Victoria's Government Street with light rail and pedestrians only.
Our Vision:
(18 min)
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Our Annual General Meeting, 21 May 2013, was lightly attended by non members, but current and prospective members were presented with a couple of exciting public engagements this summer and fall that should promote our objectives; we will keep you posted.
Remember to check our Calendar for some of these events; the first will be on June 6th at UVic.
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Recent negatives for Victoria CRD:
A sad day in the history of the E&N
Old Blue Bridge www.youtube.com
The Bills - Old Blue Bridge From the Album: "LET EM RUN" 2004/2005 Borealis/Red House Records Directed by Mark Tuit, Produced by Adrian Cox.
CRD Transit Authority Options
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Note how Portland manages Regional Transit
Transit Investment Plan
A roadmap for TriMet's transportation investments
TriMet's Transit Investment Plan (TIP) is a roadmap for how we provide transit service to meet the needs of our growing region.
The plan is revised each year based on input from jurisdictional and community partners and the general public, and TriMet Board meetings. (View their Executive Summary)
CRD, that Plan could be adapted!! Let's make that our objective in 2013!
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Louis Guilbault's evaluation of the VRRT estimates of rail construction costs prompted him to research and then write the editor of the Victoria Times to state his concern that the costs exceeded that of other equivalent projects by $30 M per kilometer of track. His letter was published in the last week of May and his research facts are now available here in printable format. And updated here.
You be the judge. If also concerned, please let your Councillor or Mayor know.
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Challenge your CRD Councillors now and, to find out who those are and what issues they support;