FAQs
Regional Transportation Plan
Municipal transportation operations and standards
Specific community infrastructure projects
Transit service planning and operations
Project-specific funding commitments
Regional sustainability commitments
Establishing the vision, goals and guiding principles for the RTP
Regional transportation challenges and priorities, like how people and goods move across municipal boundaries
Understanding values and priorities, and gathering input on different strategic choices
Equity, access, and lived experience on a regional scale, helping to understand how transportation systems affect different communities
Inform problem definition, vision, and goals
Test and refine strategic directions
Support Board and committee deliberations
What is a Regional Transportation Plan (RTP)?
The RTP sets the big-picture direction for how people and goods move across the region, with a focus on shared priorities, clear actions, and regional connectivity.
The current plan was adopted in 2014. This update reflects changing growth patterns, transportation trends, and the establishment of the Regional Transportation Service. The updated RTP will guide transportation planning and investment across the region over the next 30 years.
What communities will be included in the RTP?
All communities in the region will be included. The RTP will apply across the region and reflect the needs of communities of different sizes and types, including urban centres, rural areas, and island communities. It will focus on how the transportation system works together across the region.
Who is responsible for implementing the RTP once it is finalized?
The CRD will collaborate with local governments, the Ministry of Transportation and Transit, BC Transit, and other key interest holders to implement the plans, priorities, and actions.
Why is an RTP needed?
Transportation issues don’t stop at municipal borders. How people move across the region affects safety, access to jobs and services, affordability, climate goals, and quality of life.
As the region grows and transportation needs become more complex, there are real choices and trade-offs to navigate. This plan will help the region make those choices thoughtfully by balancing competing needs, aligning local and regional priorities, and focusing investments where they can deliver the greatest shared benefit over the long term.
Without an updated RTP, transportation decisions are more likely to be made in isolation, which can make it harder to improve mobility, safety, and support future growth in a coordinated way.
Who gets a say in what is included in the RTP?
The CRD is leading the development of the Regional Transportation Plan, working closely with member municipalities, First Nations and Indigenous partners, provincial agencies, transportation providers, interest groups, and the public. Each group plays a role, and everyone shares responsibility for improving transportation outcomes across the region.
Will established local community transportation plans be incorporated within the RTP?
Yes, the RTP will be informed by past engagement findings from community-specific transportation plans.
Can I request transportation infrastructure or changes for my community?
The RTP will be regional in scope. It will not address site-specific projects or neighbourhood-level decisions, but instead looks at shared priorities, connections between communities, and how the system functions as a whole.
What parts of the capital region transportation system are not up for discussion?
While closely related, the following items will not be the focus of the engagement for the RTP:
What is open for community input?
Community feedback will inform development of the Regional Transportation Plan and support decision-making by the CRD Board as the plan is finalized.
Specifically, engagement will inform:
What will the RTP development process include?
The RTP will be designed based on feedback from member municipalities, First Nations and Indigenous partners, provincial agencies, transportation providers, interest groups, and the public. It will also be informed by technical evidence, past engagement findings, regional and provincial goals, and practical considerations such as funding, jurisdiction, and implementation realities.
How can I share my feedback?
Public engagement opportunities will include in-person pop-ups, an online survey, and regular updates shared through the CRD’s Get Involved webpage. Engagement activities will be designed to be accessible and targeted, focusing on key moments when input can meaningfully inform the plan's direction.
How will my input be used?
Community feedback will be used to:
The final plan will clearly show how public and interest holder input influenced the overall direction.
When will public engagement take place?
Engagement is planned throughout 2026-2027. Visit GetInvolved.crd.bc.ca/MovingTogether to subscribe for updates and learn more about engagement opportunities.
Where can I get updates or ask questions?
Updates and engagement opportunities will be posted on the CRD website GetInvolved.crd.bc.ca/MovingTogether. If you have questions or comments, please reach out to transportation@crd.bc.ca.