MattersTransportationFirst seen Mar 16, 2026Last discussed Mar 30, 2026
Permanent daylight time and safe school routes
The motion asks staff to write provincial ministers opposing year-round daylight-saving time over concerns about safe routes to school, and to seek the reopening of active-transportation grant funding. It raises issues affecting school travel and funding for active transportation.
Where it stands: Staff letter requested Mar 16, 2026, on year-round daylight time and reopening active-transportation grants.
Timeline
Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.
Notices of motion were presented regarding: (9.1) including an expression of preference for CRD Director on the 2026 election ballot (report requested), and (9.2) provincial permanent daylight-saving time impacts and safe routes to school advocacy.
Council directed staff to prepare a letter to provincial ministers and the Premier outlining concerns about year-round daylight-saving time impacts on children walking to school and to advocate reopening Active Transportation grants and supporting visibility initiatives for students.
Motion requests provincial letter on daylight time and active-transportation grants
Notice of Motion: Council requested staff prepare a letter to provincial ministers raising concerns about year‑round daylight saving time and requesting reopening of active transportation grant funding.