2025 R2 – Island Rail Corridor

Whereas wildfires and other emergencies have presented and may again present an ongoing threat to communities on Vancouver Island, including the closure of Highway 4; And whereas the west to east section of the Island Corridor connects Port Alberni to Parksville and eastern Vancouver Island communities, offering an alternative route for people, goods, and wildfire response; And whereas only minimal investment is required to facilitate low-speed use by hi-rail buses, trucks, and firefighting equipment; Therefore be it resolved that AVICC request that the province of British Columbia prioritize funding the minimum required upgrades to the west to east section of the Island Rail Corridor for use during wildfire or highway closure events.