OAK BAYNEWS COMMUNITY
NEWS FEATURE
Royal welcome Saturday
Aerial technology at sea
The Royal Victoria Yacht Club opens its doors for the public to peek inside. Page A5
HMCS Regina will carry remotecontrolled reconnaisance drones on its next mission. Page A11
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Policy could lead to cash Putting plan into writing will help gain grants Laura Lavin News staff
Eco-friendly find Alva Round sets up a lamp with a compact fluorescent bulb as she gets ready for Garagellenium at her home on St. Ann Street. Sharon Tiffin/News staff
There may be money in a decision to plan the use of Oak Bay’s roadways. Oak Bay’s new complete streets policy will be discussed as a part of the Active Transportation Advisory Committee report at the municipality’s June 18 Committee of the Whole meeting. Complete streets is a “I know there term used to are going to be describe streets that function for very strong views people of all ages on this.” and abilities. The - Nils Jensen complete streets policy will set the municipal vision for road, sidewalk and trail priorities and maintenance. “This effort from the municipality shows support for cycling and cycling infrastructure,” said Coun. Michelle Kirby. Currently Oak Bay is the only Greater Victoria municipality without a complete streets policy, which puts it at a disadvantage when competing for provincial and federal funding. With a policy, the municipality will be in a better position to access the estimated $53 million in government funding for Oak Bay High, the performing arts theatre, the Neighbourhood Learning Centre and the Bowker Creek Restoration projects. PLEASE SEE: Walking, cycling priorities, Page A5
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