BC Ferries Seeks Feedback on Denman and Hornby Island Summer Ferry Service

infrastructure · May 10, 2024 · Denman and Hornby Islands ferry routes

Residents have expressed concerns about ferry service improvements not fully addressing traffic and safety issues caused by increased tourist vehicles on Denman and Hornby Islands. Suggestions include replacing the Baynes Sound Connector ferry, conducting feasibility studies for a direct Hornby ferry, limiting tourist RV lengths, reconsidering first-come/first-served lanes for essential travelers, and holding public meetings to address these issues.

Sources

• “Last summer, we made a number of enhancements to ferry service to Denman and Hornby Island. Now, we want to know how well it worked for you...Please provide your feedback via the online survey...by May 10.” — The Islands Grapevine – April 25th, 2024 (April 25th, 2024)
• “Denman Community Land Trust Association (DCLTA) Annual General Meeting... Ferry Service Feedback Letter - reprint By Sharon Small... We urge BCF to replace the Baynes Sound Connector in the next term and conduct a feasibility study for a direct ferry to Hornby Island... I strongly suggest also that Hornby’s assured first come/first served loading lane at Buckley Bay be reconsidered... I strongly urge BC Ferries set up a public meeting on Denman to address the above problems...” — The Islands Grapevine – September 7th, 2023 (September 7th, 2023)

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