British Columbia governments spend about $1,000 annually per capita on roads, $215 to subsidize urban transit, plus about $50 on sidewalks and bikeways, but less than $5 on interregional bus services connecting communities.
Every community has two transportation systems: a network of roads and parking facilities for motorists, plus sidewalks, paths and public transit to serve travellers who cannot, should not or prefer not to drive.According to our analysis,
Inadequate transit services force many travellers to spend more than they can afford on vehicles, and drive under stressful and dangerous conditions, such as over the Malahat during winter. In contrast, between Sooke and Victoria there are 43 daily buses with $2.50 fares. Because service is frequent and affordable, buses serve 22% of that corridor’s peak period trips.
Currently, interregional bus improvements require years of planning and 50% local funding. That is unfair and inadequate; it forces local governments to subsidize non-resident travellers and underinvests in non-drivers.
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