The Committee received input from a broad-based Advisory Committee of transportation stakeholders as the initiative progressed. The strategic directions and critical elements identified in this document form the basis of the next step - identification of priority elements and realistic actions together with a commitment by both industry and government stakeholders to proceed with initiatives. Therefore, infrastructure and facilities which provide high quality transportation services are not only necessary but should be a focus for development. We can no longer take for granted that government alone will meet our needs. This strategy is a springboard to enlist the support of all of these groups as the next steps are developed.
Transportation serves both social and economic needs.
How well it performs is measured by the ability to meet local demands and increasingly, the demands and expectations of national and international transportation users. We must do better in working with everyone involved in the transportation sector to further shape it in the economy and lives of our people. Our gateway ports of Halifax and the Strait of Canso need attention to keep up with international competition. The Halifax International Airport is under-capitalized and our regional airports at Sydney and Yarmouth need more business. Our ferries, small ports and rail need more consideration and many millions of dollars are required for road work.