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4) The cost and timing of upgrades to Bowen Island

Trunk, Grafton, Adams, Tunstall, and Whitesails roads to safely move the anticipated number of automobiles, bicycles, and pedestrians across the island. It is currently unsafe to cycle and walk along Grafton and Adams Road because of the lack of shoulders. What is the liability to Bowen Island when there is an accident on this route?

5) The cost and timing of traffic calming techniques for Tunstall Road and Whitesails Drive

6) The design and cost of a multi-use path (MUP) to safely accommodate 2-way traffic of bicycles (including electric) and pedestrians from the ferry terminal to the park

7) The survey and legal costs of negotiating easements across private land and the cost of expropri- ation where the owner is unwilling to grant an easement

8) The environmental impact of removing trees and vegetation, replacing ditches with culverts, blasting where necessary, and paving with asphalt

9) Quantifying the need and cost of additional public washrooms in Snug Cove Village, given that we have no sewer capacity.

10) Quantifying the need and cost of additional fire protection services

11) Quantifying the need and cost of additional RCMP personnel to monitor traffic speed and deal with disputes

12) Quantifying the need and cost of expanded BC Ambulance service to deal with injuries and accidents

13) Quantifying the need and cost of additional BIM personnel for bylaw officers, road and MUP maintenance staff, ferry marshals, etc

14) Quantifying the need and cost of additional maintenance and pit toilets at Tunstall Bay beach and other beaches easily accessible from the park

15) The potential impact on ferry service at peak commuting hours and cost of realistic mitigations

16) The potential need for a larger ferry service, the cost and timing of a new terminal for a larger ferry, and the potential increase in fares

17) The feasibility, logistics, and cost of busing day visitors and campers to proposed CRC park and numbers of visitors who would reasonably use such a service and the impact on the current bus service

Prior to second reading, Council should also have:

1) Metro Vancouver Regional Parks draft funding agreement(s) to contribute to infrastructure improvements and ongoing maintenance.