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3.2 Road Transportation Strengths Central Coast: • Highway 20 is most reliable and cost-effective form of travel in and out of the Bella Coola Valley to/from Chilcotin Plateau and Williams Lake • Only alternative mode to air travel when weather conditions prevent flying • Highway 20 is in fairly good condition, with exception of certain portion of Heckman Pass • “Lifeline” – Highway 20 is the source of most supplies into Bella Coola Valley North Coast: • Collaborative municipal, First Nation and Regional District commitment to move forward with the Tsimshian Access project • Highway 16 links the Prince Rupert area to Terrace, Prince George and Vancouver, and is part of the Yellowhead Highway that stretches to Winnipeg and terminates in Masset • Unique and scenic ferry–highway circle route between Vancouver and Prince Rupert • Highway 16 is in good condition • Attractive scenic drive between Prince Rupert and Terrace • Scheduled bus service between to Terrace, Prince George and Vancouver Kitimat: • Highway 37 paved and reliable • Kitimat & Kitamaat Village linked by paved road • Public bus system operates between Kitimat and Terrace • Most on-reserve roads paved or maintained gravel • Essential part of provincial highway system – links Northern Interior via Highway 16 and 20 to ocean • Independent strong communities well prepared for road closures Transportation Assessment of the Central & North Coast of BC Weaknesses Central Coast: • Reliability of Highway 20 affected by bad weather and flooding, heavy snow in winter, particularly at Heckman pass • Weight restrictions during spring break • No public bus service out of Bella Coola Valley – creates social & environmental costs • Highway 20 has no sidewalk or shoulder between Reserve #4 and Bella Colla, but is a popular pedestrian route – safety problems • Little coordination between BC Ferries and tourism operators to retain disembarking visitors in Bella Coola North Coast: • Port needs control of road access to Ridley Island for security and development reasons • First Nation communities of Lax Kw’alaams and Metlakatla that are near Prince Rupert are not connected by efficient road/ferry service • Increased port activity has led to perceptions amongst some Prince Rupert residents that port truck traffic is too noisy and a safety hazard Kitimat: • Some delays in winter due to accidents • Weight restrictions during spring break Chisholm Consulting 64
Opportunities Central Coast: • Implement scheduled bus to Williams Lake with possible cost-sharing arrangement • Bus would link other communities including Anahim Lake, Nimpo, Tatla Lake, Red Stone, Alexis Creek – opportunity for regional transportation planning • Reputation as part of a scenic ferry-highway circle route • Alternative corridors exist which could serve as alternative route from Bella Coola Valley in event of highway failure • Smart cars and electric or alternative fuel vehicles in small communities North Coast: • Tsimshian Access project offers new labour supply, tourism development, residential housing development and improved airport access and development opportunities for Prince Rupert area • Increased tourism activity on ferry-highway circle route between Vancouver and Prince Rupert • Increased tourism activity on ferry-highway circle route between Bellingham (Seattle) and Prince Rupert • Increased ferry transported tourism traffic to Haida Gwaii • Remote First Nation communities have potential for electric vehicles Transportation Assessment of the Central & North Coast of BC Threats Central Coast: • Potential exists for road failure at Heckman pass on Highway 20 due to eroding conditions – no alternative route exists North Coast: • Tsimshian Access project requires a high level of collaboration between several governments and senior government financial contributions • New port access via Ridley Island would alleviate truck pressures in the city but requires BC Government cooperation in a land transfer • Return of high gas prices would inhibit rubber tire tourism traffic Kitimat: • Increased truck traffic on Highway 37 from new construction and development in Kitimat could place a strain on Highway 37 road infrastructure Chisholm Consulting 65
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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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1. INTRODUCTION Transportation Asse
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TABLE 2-3: MUNICIPAL POPULATION TRE
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2.1.3 Economy Transportation Assess
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