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Chairperson's Message
Daryl
Reid
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In 2002, Manitoba embarked on an exciting new venture to guide the
future of transportation in our province – the development of a
long-term transportation vision in consultation with the public. The
process was the first of its kind for transportation in Manitoba and
one of the most inclusive and comprehensive transportation planning
processes ever undertaken in Canada. This uniqueness posed
challenges but also enabled the 10-member Steering Committee to be
open, transparent, and all-inclusive in order to best accommodate
the insights and opinions of Manitobans. The Manitoba
Government’s overarching aim in undertaking this vital initiative
was to improve our transportation system in ways that maximize
economic and social benefits for our communities. Only through a
partnership approach with all transportation stakeholders could we
hope to identify transportation needs and determine the priorities
of Manitobans.
To ensure that a maximum number of voices were heard, the Steering
Committee used a variety of consultation methods. The backbone of
the consultation process involved a series of workshops around the
province which enabled all Manitobans the opportunity to express
their values, goals and vision for transportation in a
consensus-building process. This approach allowed for:
• reconciling competing/diverse interests;
• building partnerships;
• generating informed innovative solutions; and
• creating a shared vision and plan that benefits all Manitobans.
The consultation process also used a public opinion survey,
comment forms, written submissions, e-mail, and a telephone hot
line. This complex task spanned two years and laid the groundwork
for the Manitoba Government to improve the transportation network in
Manitoba. The shared vision and innovative solutions that emerged
have been documented by the Steering Committee in a report to the
Manitoba Government. I respectfully submit this report to the people
of Manitoba and want to express my gratitude for your participation
in this process which will help us plan for Manitoba’s
transportation needs in the 21st century.
Sincerely,
Daryl Reid
Steering Committee Chairperson
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