Transportation Equity

Whereas a range of transportation options should be available to all British Columbiansincluding those who live in smaller communities, as well as children, older adults, people of diverse abilities, non-drivers, and people with low incomes; And whereas providing world class transit and active transportation options throughout BC will greatly facilitate access to education, employment, shopping, health services, recreation, culture, and social connections by a diversity of British Columbians: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM urge the Province of British Columbia to ensure transportation funding is allocated more equitably across the province recognizing the infrastructure deficits for pedestrian, cycling and transit modes as well as recognizing limitations faced by rural, remote, geographically isolated and small communities, as outlined in the Communities on the Move Declaration.