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Transportation Assessment of the Central & North Coast of BC Because geography makes it difficult for the Central Coast to plug into this initiative, any connection the Central Coast makes to broader, province-wide initiatives will likely be on the basis of its reputation as a model for environmental stewardship. One option may be in pursuing a future active role in the Pacific Coast Collaborative as a way to gain recognition and leverage for the Central Coast. The Pacific Coast Collaborative (PCC) was formed by the governments of BC, Alaska, Washington, Oregon and California to synchronize efforts at preserving coastal ecology, and addresses issues related to transportation and other common concerns. By virtue of its resources and the extensive work that has been done pertaining to these matters, the Central Coast will be a logical future participant. We recommend the following as some priority longer-term transportation infrastructure investments (all discussed later in this section): • more frequent ferry service to Central Coast communities during the winter months; • more frequent ferry service on Route 10 between Port Hardy and Prince Rupert during the summer months; • Tsimshian Access project; • expansion of terminals and attraction of additional port services at Port of Prince Rupert; • improved collaboration in coastal barging network; • identify and assess an alternative route to Highway 20 between Bella Coola Valley and Anahim Lake; and, • improve Bella Coola’s dyking system, including near the airport. ► Lobby the federal and provincial governments for funding to implement the longer-term investment items of the Coastal Transportation Investment Strategy. Once the coalition group has identified the priority projects, they can make a case to both levels of government as to their social and economic development merits. While the provincial government makes decisions about the distribution of funds, the coalition can enlist federal support through agencies such as Indian and Northern Affairs Canada or DFO Small Craft Harbours. The coalition may require the assistance of a specialized consultant in packaging their proposal, and advancing and lobbying for their transportation funding request. ► BC Ferries should make public the Northern Service Strategy as soon as possible. This would help lessen public uncertainty about the future of the Northern Service, and likely help communities and investors on the Central and North Chisholm Consulting 92
Transportation Assessment of the Central & North Coast of BC Coast to move forward with their decisions and plans for projects that are influenced by the amount and quality of ferry service. ► Develop a regional ferry advocacy organization The municipalities, regional districts and First Nation communities of the LRMP Plan area need to work together to strengthen their collective voice, and find ways to jointly improve the regional transportation system. They can do this by combining their efforts on regional transportation matters, and establishing a regional organization to research and advocate their interests on ferry matters. Ferry services are the primary mode for moving local residents between coastal communities and bringing tourists into the region. Although the re-structure of BC Ferries into a BC Government-owned private company, the creation of a BC Ferries Commissioner, publication of more information about service levels and costs, continued support of Ferry Advisory Committees and more communityengaged senior BC Ferries executives have all helped to improve relationships between communities and BC Ferries, service plans and strategies are all subject to discussions between BC Ferries and the BC Government, especially BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. The communities along the coast have many common interests on ferry matters, many of which are complex. It is probably easy to see communities as somewhat in competition for scarce dollars to enhance ferry infrastructure and services but the benefits outweigh the costs of working collaboratively. Communities will always be “outgunned” in terms of knowledge and experience on ferry matters by BC Ferries and BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure but by acting collectively they can pool resources, including political will, monies, access to trusts and foundations, and local knowledge about ferry matters. ► Lobby federal ministers for changes to Canada Marine Act The BC Government (possibly through the Northern Gateway Manager), Port of Prince Rupert, CN Rail and Prince Rupert area communities should work to formulate a list of changes to the Canada Marine Act that could enhance the Prince Rupert Port’s competitiveness vis a vis American west coast ports. The west coast American ports are tough competitors and handle the bulk of the volume on the west coast of North America. The Port of Prince Rupert needs to be unshackled from statutory constraints if it is to compete to the maximum of its abilities. This is a well known issue 65 and a lone Canadian Port Authority (Port of Prince Rupert) is not likely to obtain statutory exemptions from this legislation 65 See BC Ports Strategy 2005 Chisholm Consulting 93
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary
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TABLE 1: SUMMARY OF KEY CENTRAL AND
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Issues and Recommendations Transpor
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