BC Ferries seeks input on the future of the Horseshoe Bay terminal

WEST VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – BC Ferries is launching an online consultation to gather your thoughts on the future of the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal. You have until the end of the month to have your say.

It’s part of a larger initiative launched by the crown corporation back in January to look at how terminals could better serve passengers.

“This program runs through to fall 2018 and will gather community feedback to better understand the important role the terminal plays in communities’ and customers’ travel experience, and the regional transportation network,” says BC Ferries in a statement. “BC Ferries is also seeking to gather input from surrounding communities, such as the Horseshoe Bay Village, and customers on their vision for the future of Horseshoe Bay terminal.”

Recently, BC Ferries wrapped up a similar consultation and the following were some key themes:

• Ensure easy movement for all travellers and all modes of travel by creating an efficient and functional terminal design as many customers commute daily through the terminal
• Consider the needs of a variety of travellers who use the terminal regularly, as well as tourists and visitors
• Ensure respectful integration with the Village of Horseshoe Bay that includes minimizing noise, light and pollution impacts, while also providing benefit to the Village
• Create a warm and welcoming arrival, bringing in natural elements and textures, while integrating green space and opening the design to the surrounding environment.

Architects will use the feedback to come up with design concepts for the Horseshoe Bay terminal.

“Later this summer, BC Ferries will come back to the community and customers with potential design options, and ask for feedback on the options.”

This is the first phase of three in the rebuilding process. Next they’ll look at terminal redevelopment, followed by involving communities in a design process which could take as long as four years.