From: "Pearce, Daniel" <DPearce@rdn.bc.ca>
Date: November 15, 2011 12:58:20 PM PST
To: Jim Routledge <jim@jimroutledge.com>
Cc: Gordon Foy <Gordon.Foy@nanaimo.ca>, Allan Davidson <ajkdavidson@shaw.ca>, Tom Moscrip <Tom.Moscrip@nanaimo.ca>, Jim Kipp <Jim.Kipp@nanaimo.ca>, Ted Greves <Ted.Greves@nanaimo.ca>, Jodi Wilson <Jodi.Wilson@nanaimo.ca>, Trevor McLeod <t.mcleod@mrelectricals.com>, Bill Bestwick <Bill.Bestwick@nanaimo.ca>, Amir Freund <Amir.Freund@nanaimo.ca>, Tom Hickey <tom.hickey@nanaimo.ca>, Randy Churchill <Randy.Churchill@nanaimo.ca>, Tim Davidson <Tim.Davidson@nanaimo.ca>, Bill Holdom <William.Holdom@nanaimo.ca>, Andrew Tucker <Andrew.Tucker@nanaimo.ca>, Michele Patterson <michele.patterson@viu.ca>, Bob Prokopenko <Bob.Prokopenko@nanaimo.ca>
Subject: RE: Duke Pt Ferry
Hi Jim,
There has not been an in depth analysis recently done for service to the Duke Point Ferry terminal. However, the Electoral Area ‘A’ transit feasibility study did look into providing service to both the ferry terminal and airport.
The RDN and BC Transit will be updating the Transit Business plan in 2012, which will include an analysis of the Duke Point Ferry terminal.
Thank you.
Daniel
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Daniel Pearce
Manager, Transit & Planning
Regional District of Nanaimo
Phone:(250) 390-6501
From: Jim Routledge [mailto:jim@jimroutledge.com]
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 2:28 PM
To: Pearce, Daniel
Cc: Gordon Foy; Allan Davidson; Tom Moscrip; Jim Kipp; Ted Greves; Jodi Wilson; Trevor McLeod; Bill Bestwick; Amir Freund; Tom Hickey; Randy Churchill; Tim Davidson; Bill Holdom; Andrew Tucker; Michele Patterson; Bob Prokopenko
Subject: Fwd: Duke Pt Ferry
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 2:28 PM
To: Pearce, Daniel
Cc: Gordon Foy; Allan Davidson; Tom Moscrip; Jim Kipp; Ted Greves; Jodi Wilson; Trevor McLeod; Bill Bestwick; Amir Freund; Tom Hickey; Randy Churchill; Tim Davidson; Bill Holdom; Andrew Tucker; Michele Patterson; Bob Prokopenko
Subject: Fwd: Duke Pt Ferry
Good start Daniel - thank you for the prompt response. I can see 2 references to the Duke Pt Ferry.
1) The Duke Point Ferry terminal, adjacent to EA ‘A’, and the Nanaimo Airport, located in the southern part of EA ‘A’, are two major regional transportation hubs.
2) The Duke Point Ferry terminal is located north of EA ‘A’ and provides ferry service to Tsawwassen. No immediate changes are anticipated to this terminal. Transit service was previously provided to the terminal when it opened but was discontinued after several years. The terminal is now served only by the Nanaimo Airporter and AC Taxi. While Duke Point Ferry terminal is not within EA ‘A’ it has been considered as part of this review given its close proximity, regional significance and potential impact on Area ‘A’ transit routing.
The options presented in the study offer nothing for Duke Pt Ferry.
I do note that there is this consideration under Service Option2 to consider some other options for service to other areas. I wonder if this might include Duke Pt:
"The study noted that, depending on passenger capacity requirements and available fleet types at the time of implementation, it would be feasible to operate it with a smaller minibus."
Has there been any current analysis done of the demand for service to Duke Pt Ferry?
Regards
Jim Routledge 250 616 2151
Candidate for Mayor of Nanaimo 2011
Twitter: @JimRoutledge
FaceBook: Jim Routledge for Mayor
6021 Hammmond Bay Rd.,
Nanaimo, BC, Canada V9T 5M4
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From: "Pearce, Daniel" <DPearce@rdn.bc.ca>
Date: November 14, 2011 9:26:54 AM PST
To: <jim@jimroutledge.com>
Cc: "Trudeau, Dennis" <DTrudeau@rdn.bc.ca>
Subject: RE: Duke Pt Ferry
Hi Jim,
Thank you for the email. Please find attached a report regarding transit
service in Electoral Area 'A', that went the RDN Board in May, 2011.
Included in the Board report is the transit feasibility study for
Electoral Area 'A', which includes Cedar, Cassidy, Cedar-By-The Sea,
Yellowpoint and South Wellington.
The Duke Point Ferry Terminal is adjacent to Area 'A' but was still
addressed in the study. Currently are furthest stop south is the South
Parkway Plaza. Our transit system did service Harmac years ago but due
to a lack of ridership, the service was cancelled.
If you have any questions about the feasibility study please don't
hesitate to contact me.
Thank you.
Daniel
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Daniel Pearce
Manager, Transit & Planning
Regional District of Nanaimo
Phone:(250) 390-6501
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Routledge [mailto:jim@jimroutledge.com]
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 8:13 AM
To: Pearce, Daniel
Subject: Duke Pt Ferry
Good morning Daniel - hope you are keeping well. I am wondering about
bus service to Duke Pt Ferry. I understand a bus goes to Harmac. Is it
possible to extend this to the ferry?
Regards
Jim Routledge cel 250 616 2151
Candidate for Mayor of Nanaimo 2011
Jim@jimroutledge.com
www.jimroutledge.com
www.jimsworld2012.blogspot.com
Twitter: @JimRoutledge
Facebook: Jim Routledge for Mayor
6021 Hammond Bay Rd., Nanaimo, BC, Canada, V9T 5M4
Thank you for the email. Please find attached a report regarding transit
service in Electoral Area 'A', that went the RDN Board in May, 2011.
Included in the Board report is the transit feasibility study for
Electoral Area 'A', which includes Cedar, Cassidy, Cedar-By-The Sea,
Yellowpoint and South Wellington.
The Duke Point Ferry Terminal is adjacent to Area 'A' but was still
addressed in the study. Currently are furthest stop south is the South
Parkway Plaza. Our transit system did service Harmac years ago but due
to a lack of ridership, the service was cancelled.
If you have any questions about the feasibility study please don't
hesitate to contact me.
Thank you.
Daniel
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Daniel Pearce
Manager, Transit & Planning
Regional District of Nanaimo
Phone:(250) 390-6501
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Routledge [mailto:jim@jimroutledge.com]
Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 8:13 AM
To: Pearce, Daniel
Subject: Duke Pt Ferry
Good morning Daniel - hope you are keeping well. I am wondering about
bus service to Duke Pt Ferry. I understand a bus goes to Harmac. Is it
possible to extend this to the ferry?
Regards
Jim Routledge cel 250 616 2151
Candidate for Mayor of Nanaimo 2011
Jim@jimroutledge.com
www.jimroutledge.com
www.jimsworld2012.blogspot.com
Twitter: @JimRoutledge
Facebook: Jim Routledge for Mayor
6021 Hammond Bay Rd., Nanaimo, BC, Canada, V9T 5M4
Transit service to larger parts of Cedar are more important than service to the ferry terminal. A Cedar-Airport-South Wellington bus would be the most likely proposition providing the residents in those areas want, need and are willing to pay their share. A circular tour from Southgate, to the top of the Chase River hill, down through South Wellington to the Bungy Zone, onto the highway, AIRPORT drop off at gas station, then up Vowels Road, down to the Timberlands area past the mobile home park, then south again to Cedar Highway and in to Hemer Road to meet with current Cedar bus, Then a reverse trip back to Chase River along the same route. A proposed two way transfer on this route would enhance the usage of this run. Transfers good for 90 minutes or until next bus, whichever is greater time limit.
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