IslandTransformations.Org

Our Mission

To collaborate with others to connect the following ideas

• An ecosystem approach to environmental protection and planning;
• Less dependency on Carbon based energy sources;
• Sustainable urban design, planning and energy use;
• Transportation options that promote community, healthy lifestyles and real Choice;
• Local economic development models that encourage local food production;
• Diversity in accommodation that promotes resiliency and respect for all;

By developing proposals based on these interconnected ideas, IslandTransformations.Org will provide individuals, organizations and governments the tools and resources required to meet the challenges of climate change and the end of cheap oil.

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Imagine! Victoria's Government Street with light rail and pedestrians only.

Our Vision:

 Our Major Problem - NOW

Malahat Congestion

The road ahead for the Malahat
Rob Shaw / Colonist, July 14, 2013

Effort to resume E&N passenger rail service gets support from B.C. minister

Rob Shaw / Colonist, July 22, 2013

ITO Comment: Good news on 22 July, but that does little to solve the Malahat congestion until 2015; so, mitigation of that problem still needs the attention of all CRD Councils and the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure.

Responses and Proposed Solutions: (attached pdf file)

also: Turn E&N into fast transit system by Bob Trotter, 27 July 2013

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Recent negatives for Victoria CRD:

A sad day in the history of the E&N

Old Blue Bridge www.youtube.com

The Bills - Old Blue Bridge From the Album: "LET EM RUN" 2004/2005 Borealis/Red House Records Directed by Mark Tuit, Produced by Adrian Cox.