So BC Government is giving YVR some money to focus on clear technology in aviation and multi-modal transportation between the airport and Vancouver Island.
https://news.yvr.ca/province-yvr-work-together-to-support-good-jobs-fight-pollution
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To kick off this partnership with YVR, the Province is investing in three key projects that will support the broader aviation industry:
- $250,000 for a sustainable aviation fuel opportunities study to accelerate the development of sustainable aviation fuels and clean technologies (Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation);
- $375,000 to support the creation of a net-zero airports action plan to outline actions for carbon-reduction measures across the B.C. airport network in line with CleanBC objectives (Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure); and
- $250,000 for a study to explore opportunities to enhance the movement of people and goods between YVR, Vancouver Island and beyond, to facilitate multi-modal access to new markets and increase the resiliency of supply chains (Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
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The last one is the most interesting. A marine link (other than BC Ferries) between YVR and the island is very interesting.
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