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Our region took what could be a huge step forward this month as the Capital Regional District board unanimously approved a motion from the transportation and planning committee asking for a staff report on establishing a regional transportation function. Essentially, this means examining how the CRD could take over planning and decision-making for a truly regional approach to transportation, from roads to transit. (Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard and Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin sponsored an amendment which added clarity but didn’t substantially change the motion.) Read More
