Whereas local governments are working to promote the use of public transit and active transportation over traditional automotive commuting; And whereas industrial areas and business parks are, by design, located some distance away from urban centres and residential areas, and public transit options, such as regular bus services or shuttles, are not provided with the same frequency or convenience for workers in those areas who may have no option but to rely on a single occupancy car to get to and from work: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM ask the provincial government to develop a comprehensive public transit service plan for industrial lands and business parks to provide better commuting options for workers to those areas.
Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Overall, BCs transit authorities work collaboratively with local governments to plan and prioritize transit services. In communities served by BC Transit, decisions on service levels, routes and fares are made by the local government partners based on public feedback and information provided by BC Transit. The provincial government shares the costs of transit services with local governments. In Metro Vancouver, TransLink serves as an independent authority responsible for planning, financing and managing transportation modes and services in the region. TransLinks regional transportation strategy, Transport 2050, outlines the long-range vision for Metro Vancouver to guide transportation decisions for the next three decades. Transport 2050 identifies actions to provide more convenient and reliable transportation connections, including to industrial lands and business centres. This will help foster job growth and economic development across the region connecting workers with access to more jobs and connecting businesses with more markets and access to a broader labour force. The Province was a senior partner in the development of Transport 2050 and will continue to work with TransLink to deliver on this strategy.