We deserved it!
The BC Government Assessment's
The Island Corridor's Business Plan
The Island Corridor's Business Plan
The BC Government
The government saw the value of the Vancouver Island Corridor so much so they committed
tax-payer money to commission a study!
The commission produced a pictorial explanation of all the work needed to bring this corridor back to life and its all publicly accessible!
The Island Corridor's Business Plan
The Island Corridor's Business Plan
The Island Corridor's Business Plan
The Island Corridor Foundation
The ICF addressed the issues identified in the "no holds barred" BC Government assessment and developed a plan to have core rail services return to Vancouver Island
The VITCC's Strategic Plan
The Island Corridor's Business Plan
The VITCC's Strategic Plan
The Vancouver Island Transportation Corridor Produced a Strategic Plan to
Grow the Economy by
Connect Communities
Reduce Vehicle Dependency
Support active, healthy Living
Take action on Climate Change
Ensure Sustainable Travel Options
It's supported!
Nanaimo and Saanich make the charts!
The VITCC's Strategic Plan
The Island Corridor Foundation, a collaborative non-profit society, islanders and aboriginals alike, produced the plan! they
Support it!
The Vancouver Island Transport Corridor Coalition, another non-profit society
Supports it!
All 13 regional Mayors
13 Regional Mayors petitioned the Premier! they
Support it!
for now and future generations to come
Support it too!
Nanaimo and Saanich make the charts!
Nanaimo and Saanich make the charts!
Nanaimo and Saanich make the charts!
The State of the Island Economic Report
The SOTI has two cities on the top BC population density chart! Travel requirements between Nanaimo and Victoria are increasing!
Restoring this vital shipping and passenger rail line between Victoria to Courtenay becomes more important every year!
More Mobility, More Opportunity
Nanaimo and Saanich make the charts!
Nanaimo and Saanich make the charts!
Areas of the island are cheaper to live.
Only if the commute doesn't break the bank!
A rail system would allow the population to reach inexpensive areas for $200 a month which is great for those struggling to live and work here.
One track mind?
Roads, Rail and Trails
Roads, Rail and Trails
While the rail line might seem like it would have a one track mind, it doesn't! Our ancestors had the foresight to install Sidings!
Sidings allow trains to safely pass one another
given the entire line has room for twinning, they can be added to improve service!
Roads, Rail and Trails
Roads, Rail and Trails
Roads, Rail and Trails
Like this new Side-Trail added to the Shawnigan Section of the Rail line?
Through regional partnerships, use of the track and how it will be profitable or improve quality of life for Islanders is all the plan!