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If I had to name three people outside of the multiple levels of Government involved with the Vancouver Island Railway that have contributed to the sorry state we are in today, it's Denise Savoie, Alistair Craighead, and Todd Litman. All three names appear in this article in the Comox Valley Record Dec 4th, 2024 - Letters to the Editor "It's time for a fairer balance for those who don't drive." https://lnkd.in/ga28nybr Truth be told, Denise and Alistair have been actively trying to undermine the railway since 2018 through their activities as directors of the non-profit "Friends of Rails to Trails (FORTVI)" that has actively tried to convince people the corridor is better off as a walking and cycling path. Both have refused to debate this issue with me since 2022. Todd Litman is the president of the Victoria Transport Policy Institute (VTPI) and more recently, Better Island Transit (BIT). His work is largely responsible for the McKenzie Avenue proposal to remove 2 lanes of vehicle traffic to create bus only lanes and bike lanes along that corridor. He pushes strong views on how to solve traffic problems, but only so long as they don't involve trains for some reason. He also refuses to debate this issue with me. Despite their aversion to having a cold facts dialog with me, the one piece we can all agree on is that relying on private bus services to deliver inter-city travel on Vancouver Island has repeatedly resulted in failure. Greyhound left, and Island Link Bus doesn't carry children under 9 and charges a private company fee for their services which, despite significant ridership, could disappear in an instant should they be unable to continue services due to profit margins. We need a comfortable attractive public intercity service run and cared for by the Island that can carry children too, like the Vancouver Island Railway. ✅ https://chng.it/HTPJ25CqPr https://lnkd.in/gy9WBzcw #reconcilation #railway #transit #support #cycling #vancouverisland #britishcolumbia #canada #connection #transportation #support #healthy #communities #climateaction #climateemergency #health #travel #community #federal #election #federalelection

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ocal councils are responsible for providing essential services to their local community and are eligible for a range of local grants to help fund projects that benefit their community. These grants are provided by the Australian government, state governments and local government bodies. Some of the grants available to local councils include the Community Development Grants program, which helps fund projects that support local communities, and the Local Infrastructure Grants program, which helps fund projects to improve infrastructure in local communities. State and federal grants are also available to help fund projects that benefit the entire country. Some of the grants available to state and federal governments include the Infrastructure Grants program, which helps fund projects to improve infrastructure across the country, and the Community Development Grants program, which helps fund projects that support communities across Australia. No matter what type of government organisation you are, there are grants available to help fund your project. It’s important to do your research and make sure you understand the eligibility criteria and how to apply for the grants. 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨? 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙪𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙣 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚! 💥https://lnkd.in/gQuZv7H4 💥https://lnkd.in/g6tvR7RX #business #businessfunding #fundraising

Extension of MetroLink to Donabate may be looked at in future transport review, says NTA: Population growth in the area and recommendations of all-island strategic rail blueprint review to be examined https://lnkd.in/eAmTc4fG

📣 Catch up on this week's transport and travel news from the East: - Colchester City Council launched a consultation to shape the future of St Botolph’s Quarter. Plans include a new public square behind Colchester Town Station: https://lnkd.in/e5N-4Aph - Greater Anglia has installed a new cycle hub at Bury St Edmunds rail station, in a £200,000 project funded with the help of the Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom (through funds managed by Sustrans), Suffolk County Council, and West Suffolk Council: https://lnkd.in/eGgw6kKc - Braintree District Council launched a consultation on their local plan. Communities are encouraged to share their views as part of the development, including their views on transportation https://lnkd.in/e8mNGSSu

The new proclamation on housing rent controls will come into force within 2 days (June 8, 2024). Here are top 10 things you need to know about the proclamation 1320/2024. https://lnkd.in/e698fi2E

A Cramlington Town Council Community Chest grant of £500 has been awarded to SENRUG, the South East Northumberland Rail User Group, to help with their funding for the next five years. Their campaign objectives for this time period include : Better bus / train integration, with regular bus services at Morpeth and Cramlington and fully integrated smartcard bus / train / metro ticketing throughout the region. Extensions to the Northumberland Line, a Blyth Town Centre to Airport rail link, upgrading the semi-fast TransPennine Express service between Newcastle and Edinburgh to hourly each way, and defending existing services. Dennis Fancett, Chair of SENRUG, is pictured at Cramlington Railway Station. https://lnkd.in/e-CxCBep

"We can’t solve obesity by loosening our belts, and we can’t solve congestion by building more roads" On ABC Radio Perth this morning with Nadia Mitsopoulos, Will Golsby from the RAC WA pointed to new data that congestion is getting worse here. What we need instead of the 'one more lane will fix it' approach: - A bus and train frequency that you don't need to check a schedule for, because one will arrive soon (make the alternatives attractive, frequent and cheaper) - Footpaths, pedestrian crossings, and bike paths for short local journeys - to take two in three car trips off the road, as they could be walked or cycled in 15 mins or less - Where do we get the money? Redirect it from the colossal road budget. Two-thirds of West Australians support this. And of course, we have to stop urban sprawl. Build houses closer to jobs and town centres (reduce the travel distances).