Transportation minister seeks public input on roads plan
Transportation Minister Judith Reid tours the province meeting Fort St. John and Dawson Creek officials to discuss a $10 billion highway need and seek ideas. She notes budget limits but emphasizes safety and infrastructure, with tolls unlikely in Northern B C and regional authorities to shape decisions.
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Private investment eyed for BC highway upgrades
British Columbia plans to raise about 10 billion dollars over ten years with private-public partnerships to fund major highway projects including TransCanada Vancouver to Alberta, Hwy 97, Hwy 3, Hwy 4 and Sea to Sky. The draft proposes tolls to fund road construction while excluding small improvements.
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