Transportation alternatives that recognize the importance of individual mobility and minimal impact on the environment add to a sustainable community. How are we doing with respect to Transportation? You told us: B

Cycling infrastructure In 2008, cycling routes in the Capital Region totalled 475 km, made up of 107 km. of pedestrian and bicycle paths such as the Galloping Goose and 368 km. of on-street bicycle routes. This is an increase of 176 km. since 2003. Grade: B+
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Airport traffic The Victoria International Airport transported over 1.5 million travellers in 2008, 56,811 more than in 2007 and 148,289 more than in 2006.
Grade: B+
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Walkable neighbourhoods Approximately 25.4% of dwellings in Greater Victoria were within walking distance (400m) of a commercial centre in 2006, less than the 28.9% that were within walking distance in 2001. A commercial centre provides goods and services needed day-to-day including a full-service grocery store. Grade: B-
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Insured passenger vehicles In 2007, there were 144,351 insured passenger vehicles on South Vancouver Island, or 0.42 insured vehicles per person, compared to 0.43 in 2005. This is significantly less than Metro Vancouverwith 0.60 cars insured per person in 2005. Grade: B-
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Commute At least 4,605 people were travelling over the Malahat to work in the Capital Region in 2006. This included 4,135 people living in the Cowichan Valley and 470 people living in the Nanaimo area. Grade: C
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Usual Methods of Getting to Work or School in Greater Victoria
Source: BC Transit