2024

Whereas the Province has jurisdiction over provincial highways, many of which are critical active transportation corridors and provide connections to services, workplaces, ferries, parks and recreation areas, and neighbouring communities; And whereas many provincial highways require new or upgraded active transportation infrastructure to enable local governments to realize comprehensive, interconnected, safe, active transportation networks for residents: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM call on the Province to assess all provincial highways with active transportation corridors in accord

Whereas adding more routes between our rural communities and more trips on existing routes will benefit our economy, affordable housing strategy, and community development; And whereas an expanded rural transit system will deliver significant GHG reduction, by shifting kilometers travelled from costly and polluting single-occupancy vehicles to high-occupancy buses: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM ask the provincial government to provide sufficient additional funding to double services in British Columbia regional rural transit systems.

Whereas transportation costs can serve as significant barriers to mobility for many BC seniors, and this barrier can contribute to social isolation and adversely affect mental and physical wellbeing; And whereas removing barriers to seniors using transit encourages a shift towards more sustainable transportation, helping lower emissions and reducing congestion, while simultaneously increasing affordability, access to essential services, social inclusion, health and well-being: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM lobby the provincial government to make all public transit free for seniors a

Whereas the Get On Board Program allows children aged 12 and under to ride all BC Transit and TransLink transit services free of charge, and this program saves families money, while offering youth accessible, low-carbon transportation that helps the province and municipalities reach emissions and transportation mode share targets; And whereas encouraging young people to use public transportation early in life can lead to lifelong habits of sustainable and active transportation use, and this in turn can have long-term benefits for local governments in terms of reduced congestion, lower emis

Whereas the Get On Board Program allows children aged 12 and under to ride all BC Transit and Translink transit services free of charge, and this program saves families money while offering youth low-carbon transportation that helps the Province and municipalities reach emissions and transportation mode share targets; And whereas encouraging young people to use public transportation early in life can lead to lifelong habits of sustainable transportation use, and this in turn can have long-term benefits for cities in terms of reduced congestion, lower emissions, and increased social inclusi

Whereas the Get on Board Program allows children aged 12 and under to ride all BC Transit and TransLink transit services free of charge, and this program saves families money while offering youth low-carbon transportation that helps the Province and municipalities reach emissions and transportation mode share targets; And whereas encouraging young people to use public transportation early in life can lead to lifelong habits of sustainable transportation use, and this in turn can have long-term benefits for cities in terms of reduced congestion, lower emissions and increased social inclusio

Whereas the Get On Board Program allows children aged 12 and under to ride all BC Transit and TransLink transit services free of charge, and this program saves families money while offering youth low-carbon transportation that helps the Province and municipalities reach emissions and transportation mode share targets; And whereas encouraging young people to use public transportation early in life can lead to lifelong habits of sustainable transportation use, and this in turn can have long-term benefits for cities in terms of reduced congestion, lower emissions, and increased social inclus

Whereas BCs libraries have become the widely acknowledged go to place for programs and services that support community cohesion and resilience, connecting and equipping residents to survive and thrive as BC adapts to a fast-changing economy, social conditions and climate change; And whereas BCs libraries are nding it increasingly dicult to meet these new challenges while relying on intermittent, sporadic and unpredictable funding: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM request the Province of BC implement budgeted annual core funding for BC libraries.

Whereas the Lower Mainland is seeing unprecedented levels of immigration and increasing pressures to build more housing, roads, employment lands and associated community infrastructure: And whereas there is a need for local governments to meet a variety of servicing demands in rapidly growing communities: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM advocates for the Province to invest in long term infrastructure programming for communities including for roads, bridges, schools, hospitals and community buildings; And be it further resolved that UBCM advocates to the federal government to renew Inf

Whereas local governments across BC are facing infrastructure funding shortfalls to maintain current infrastructure and as a result are implementing significant municipal tax increases; And whereas continued population growth and housing demand is resulting in the need for local governments to expand their recreation, fire, police, parks, and administration services at a level greater than can be accomplished through the use of the newly introduced Amenity Cost Contribution authority: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM petition the Province of British Columbia to provide increased funding