File:HUB Cycling Minister of Transportation and Transit.pdf

Summary

The letter from HUB Cycling, addressed to the newly appointed Minister of Transportation and Transit, Honourable Mike Farnworth, congratulates him on his appointment and expresses the organization's eagerness to support his mandate. HUB Cycling is a charitable nonprofit organization that has been working since 1998 to make cycling more accessible in Metro Vancouver through education, advocacy, and collaboration.

The letter outlines key areas where HUB Cycling can assist, including:

Advancing Sustainable Transportation: Supporting the development of a Clean Transportation Action Plan and expanding active transportation networks to achieve CleanBC goals.

Improving Transit Integration: Informing infrastructure projects to ensure seamless connections between active transportation and public transit.

Enhancing Equitable Community Access: Collaborating with communities to prioritize equitable, affordable access to active transportation options.

BC Ferries: Supporting BC Ferries in enhancing bike-friendliness and improving safety and accessibility for active transportation users.

Broadway Extension to UBC: Advocating for the Broadway Extension to UBC to reduce carbon pollution, improve mobility, and support sustainable urban development.

MVA Reforms: Highlighting the importance of modernizing transportation legislation to improve safety for vulnerable road users.

The letter concludes by expressing a desire to meet with the Minister and his team to discuss collaboration and support for building a safe, equitable, sustainable, and accessible transportation network for all British Columbians.