Showing posts with label Transportation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Transportation. Show all posts

Monday, January 6, 2014

Transportation on the North Coast and Northwest -- Highway 16 corridor



Our quick reference and archive of items pertaining to the Highway 16 corridor and other roads of the Northwest.

2014

December 12-- O'Brien Road and Maintenance among 7 Northern contractors recognized by Province  NCR
December 9-- BC Transit ready to launch Shoppers Special Bus Schedule next week  NCR
December 8-- Final Missing Women Commission Report Update come sup short regarding Transportation Options  NCR

November 18-- Province of British Columbia seeks your input on Ten Year Transportation Plan  NCR

October 2-- Changing seasons means changing your driving habits and being prepared for anything!  NCR

August 11-- Skeena Taxi in Prince Rupert Push to Increase Cab Fares
August 6-- Changes pitched for Prince Rupert taxi service
June 27-- Council to seek better access to Information on Dangerous goods movements through the City  NCR
June 7-- Highway 16 CLOSED West of Smithers due to Serious Motor Vehicle Incident NCR

May 31-- One final question from Jennifer Rice before the Legislature session ends  NCR
May 30-- The story of Highway 16 is a tale of poverty, vulnerability and violence - yet surprisingly little action
May 25-- Researchers examine hitch-hiking along B. C.'s so-called Highway of Tears
May 23-- Usk ferry out of service
May 22-- Liberals miss bus on Highway of Tears
May 21-- Minister's talk on Highway of Tears completely useless
May 13-- Justice Minister Anton points to workshops, improved cel service as progress on Highway of Tears NCR
May 13-- Not a mystery
May 12-- Mayor Mussallem's comments on Highway of Tears gain national attention NCR
May 5-- BC Liberal Government deflects NDP's Highway of Tears transportation issue  NCR

April 4-- MLA Rice raises Highway 16 and Ferries issues in Thursday morning session NCR

January 23-- Traffic and road concerns aired at Prince Rupert City Council NCR
January 23-- New Highway Camera Added near Burns Lake
January 21-- Province Upgrades Highway 16 to Class A level  NCR
January 21-- Highway 16 to see Improved maintenance
January 17-- Ministry of Highways activates traffic lights at 9th and McBride NCR
January 14-- MLA Calls for Highway 16 changes
January 14-- MLA calls for reclassification of Highway after recent deaths
January 13-- Section of Nisga'a Highway Remains Closed
January 10-- Province must better maintain roads: Murray Kristoff (audio)
January 9-- RCMP identify third vehicle involved in Highway 16 fatality on Tuesday  NCR
January 9-- Police investigate spike in highway deaths (audio)


Our Archive of past items from 2013 and 2012 can be found here.

Saturday, September 1, 2012

Transportation on the North Coast-- Highway 16 corridor



Our quick reference and archive of items pertaining to the Highway 16 corridor.

2013



December 10-- Rupertites submit three roads to BCAA's Worst Roads Survey  NCR

October 8--  Winter Driving concerns reviewed for Terrace based road contractor  NCR

August 19-- Traffic lights on the horizon for 9th and McBride  NCR
May 4-- BCAA wants to know where the bad roads are NCR

February 12-- A new option for Highway 16 travel? NCR
February 5-- You can pay for the potholes now; or pay for them later!

January 23-- Greyhound service reduced (page 3)
January 22-- Terrace Mayor responds to bus cut approval
January 17-- Some things don't work so well in the shade NCR
January 17-- Greyhound request for route frequency reduction is approved NCR
January 15-- NW Transit Service (video)
January 15-- Northwest transit service could come soon

2012

December 20-- Minister of Transportation to begin consultation on public transportation along Highway 16
November 11-- Northwest Transportation issues on City Council's Agenda
October 27-- Local governments oppose Greyhoud cuts plan
October 26-- City council jumps on the "Stop the Greyhound Cuts" bus
October 19-- Proposed cuts to Greyhound bus routes worry northern communities (audio)
October 16-- Mayor speaks out on proposed Greyhound cuts
October 13-- Greyhound wants to trim northwest BC service
October 10-- Smithers Greyhound Shuttle (video)
October 10-- Smithers Town Council Expresses Concern of Greyhound Application to Decrease Service
October 9-- Greyhound targets Highway of Tears for service reductions
October 9-- Greyhound seeks service reduction for Northwest corridor?
October 5-- Greyhound applies to reduce Bus Service
October 1-- UBCM Shuttle Bus (video)
October 1-- Highway 16 Shuttle Bus Looking More Like a Reality
September 13-- A Smithers solution for Highway of Tears fears?
January 28-- Highway 16 closed due to High Avalanche Risk