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WHAT'S NEW IN THE BCCC

• Shoulder Rumble Strip photo gallery
• BCCC Activities and Projects
• Kettle Valley Railway

BCCC Activities and Projects (Partial list)

Note: The British Columbia Ministry of Transportation is referred to here as 'MoT'

Advocacy:

Consultation with Member Organizations
The BCCC is always available to our member-organizations and to those looking for answers on transportational cycling, or organizational structure. Mostly we try to motivate you, network you with others doing the same work and instil persistence and patience in the work you are undertaking.

Cycling Policy Review
The three-year review of the Provincial Cycling Policy (developed between the BCCC and MoT) was carried out in the spring of 2003. Several important changes were made to the Policy to improve representation of cyclists in MoT activities.

Cycling Policy Implementation Plan
Due to instances of non-adherence to the Provincial Cycling Policy by MoT, the BCCC requested that a Policy Implementation Plan be developed. This has been discussed at a Provincial Cycling Advisory Committee (PACC) meeting and the BCCC is currently working with the Provincial Cycling Coordinator to develop the plan.

Provincial Advisory Cycling Committee
The BCCC meets approximately bi-monthly with representatives from MoT and other stakeholders regarding cycling issues in the province.

Shoulder Rumble Strip (SRS) negotiations
In March, 2003, MoT proposed SRS guidelines that would jeopardise the safety and mobility of cyclists. Due to quick action and continued pressure from the British Columbia Cycling Coalition, the MoT's Engineering Branch withdrew its proposed changes to the SRS guidelines. We continue to push for accountability by MoT for the safety of cyclists on provincial roadways. For more information, see the shoulder rumble strip information page.

Queensborough Bridge Upgrade
The BCCC has worked closely with the Vancouver Area Cycling Coalition (VACC) to communicate to MoT the needs of cyclists. This has included the BCCC attending Ministry open houses and other meetings, as well as working with the VACC to write several letters to Minister Reid.

Sea-to-Sky Highway (Hwy 99)
BCCC directors met with a consultant hired by MoT to carry out a Recreational Impact Assessment for proposed Highway 99 upgrades. We are working to ensure that these upgrades take into consideration the impact on cyclists.

Pat Bay Highway (Hwy 17)
BCCC has met with the Provincial Cycling Coordinator and the Operations Manager (MoT, Saanich Area Office) regarding several issues pertaining to cyclists on Highway 17, including clearing of crack-sealing powder after repairs, escorting of cyclists through construction zones, and ensuring that construction signs are kept out of cyclists' lines of travel.

Highway Signage
We are currently working with MoT to determine a suitable configuration of signs which will warn motorists of the presence and rights of cyclists crossing highway off-ramps.

Capital Regional District TDM Association
BCCC representatives have been working with numerous non-profit and governmental organizations to establish a Transportation Demand Management Association in Greater Victoria.

Education

CAN-BIKE
We have worked with administrators of the national Can-Bike education program, as well as with CAN-BIKE instructors across Canada, to determine a method for expanding course coverage in British Columbia. We are also carrying out discussions with interested parties in several areas thoughout the province who wish to work with us to achieve this goal.

Bike Smarts
BCCC members have been involved in expanding and carrying out the Bike Smarts program for children in Grades 4 through 7--a course developed by groups including ICBC and the BCCC.

See the Bike Sense website for details on cycling education available in the province.

Administrative

Joint BCCC Membership
A BCCC Joint Membership program has been established to provide to BC cycling coalitions. The program involves providing the option for individuals to purchase a BCCC membership at a reduced rate when they purchase a membership in their local cycling coalition. This has been initiated on a test basis with one cycling coalition; details will be released soon to permit the expansion of this to other cycling organizations.

Skills and Interests Inventory
We developed and completed a Board of Directors Skills and Interests inventory in order to increase effectiveness of task delegation within the organisation.

BCCC Update on the Kettle Valley Railway trestles

August 26, 2004 — Announcement by BC Premier Gordon Campbell:

"...the federal and provincial governments will invest $13.5 million over three years to rebuild the trestles.

"We expect work to begin in the fall at trestle #18, and eventually all the trestles will be rebuilt to reflect the style of the historic trestles that we lost. And by 2007, all 12 of the wooden trestles that were destroyed will be replaced and the two steel spans damaged will be repaired.

"The project will be overseen by the Myra Canyon Trestle Restoration Society. They have been responsible for the maintenance and restoration of the trestles since 1992. And they have now raised over $400,000 in additional funding that will be used to beautify the trail as the trestles are reconstructed.

"The determination, vision and spirit of partnership that built the Kettle Valley Railway and that built these trestles is the same spirit that built BC. It’s the same spirit that we saw last summer as everyone came together to overcome the fires. And it’s the same spirit that drove us all to work together and find a way to rebuild these trestles.

"Just as the original trestles reflected the spirit of British Columbians a century ago, the rebuilt trestles will be a lasting legacy of what British Columbians were able to accomplish in this century and beyond."

Read the full announcement here (PDF file).

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