Candidate is committed to secure funding for a transit link connecting West Vancouver, Squamish, Whistler, and Pemberton.

WEST VANCOUVER, BC — Conservative candidate for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky, Ayla Dumais, today committed to secure up to $15 million over two years, if elected, to fund a comprehensive regional express bus pilot project spanning the Highway 99 corridor.

The funding commitment will establish the region’s first fully integrated, public bus network, directly linking transit hubs in West Vancouver to Squamish, Whistler, and Pemberton to relieve highway congestion, improve commuter safety, and connect local workers with affordable transit options.

Delivering Reliable, High-Frequency Regional Transit

The proposed $15 million commitment provides full capital and operational funding for the two-year pilot phase, ensuring robust service without placing an unfunded burden on local property taxpayers.

Key features of the proposed pilot include:

  • Seamless Lower Mainland Connection: Reliable connections between West Vancouver/Park Royal, Squamish, Whistler, and Pemberton with access to the broader Lower Mainland transit network.
  • Reliable, Corridor-Appropriate Service: A fleet and service model designed for the unique operating conditions and travel needs of the Sea-to-Sky corridor.
  • Commuter & Workforce Support: Schedules designed to better support people travelling between communities for work, education, appointments, and essential services.
  • Safety & Infrastructure Upgrades: Practical improvements to stops, passenger facilities, Park & Ride connections, transit information and other infrastructure required to support safe and reliable regional service.

“For far too long, workers, families, and businesses along the Sea-to-Sky highway have been left without a functional, affordable regional transit option,” said Ayla Dumais, Conservative candidate for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky.

“People are driving hours along a challenging highway every single day just to get to work, access medical care, or run errands. As your MLA, I will fight to secure the funding for this common-sense solution.”

Dumais emphasized that a regional bus network offers the fastest, most cost-effective path to connecting corridor communities without spending years bogged down in costly studies or urban-centric bureaucracy.

During the two-year pilot, service metrics, ridership demand, and route timing will be continuously evaluated in close consultation with local municipalities, regional districts, and First Nations leadership to establish a permanent, long-term regional transit model.

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