Transportation Infrastructure Maintenance & Inspection Policy

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Overview

The District of Tofino is committed to maintaining safe, reliable, and accessible transportation infrastructure for residents and visitors. This new policy will establish a consistent approach to how District-owned roads, sidewalks, pathways, signage, and streetlights are inspected, maintained, and repaired.

By aligning with the District’s Asset Management Program, the policy will ensure infrastructure maintenance is proactive, strategic, and responsive to public safety needs.


Key Objectives

This policy supports the following goals:

  • Safety First: Reduce risks to pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers by ensuring timely repair of hazards.

  • Consistency & Transparency: Provide clear standards for how infrastructure issues are prioritized and addressed.

  • Asset Stewardship: Integrate maintenance practices with the District’s long-term asset management planning.

  • Budget Efficiency: Use inspection data to inform budget preparation and service level expectations.

  • Community Reporting: Encourage residents to report concerns or defects to help staff address issues quickly.


Public Consultation

The District is inviting community feedback to help guide the direction of the policy. Specifically, the District are seeking input on:

  • What would you like to see included in the policy?
  • Have you experienced challenges with the condition of roads, sidewalks, or pathways in Tofino? If so, what would have improved the situation?
  • What areas of Tofino do you feel require more regular maintenance or monitoring?
  • Are there particular safety concerns you think should be a top priority when it comes to roads and pathways?
  • What expectations do you have for how the District responds to public reports of infrastructure issues?

Residents are encouraged to provide their input using the feedback tool below.

All feedback will be compiled and presented to Council for consideration prior to the adoption of the policy.

Public Consultation Period: July 2-31, 2025

Overview

The District of Tofino is committed to maintaining safe, reliable, and accessible transportation infrastructure for residents and visitors. This new policy will establish a consistent approach to how District-owned roads, sidewalks, pathways, signage, and streetlights are inspected, maintained, and repaired.

By aligning with the District’s Asset Management Program, the policy will ensure infrastructure maintenance is proactive, strategic, and responsive to public safety needs.


Key Objectives

This policy supports the following goals:

  • Safety First: Reduce risks to pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers by ensuring timely repair of hazards.

  • Consistency & Transparency: Provide clear standards for how infrastructure issues are prioritized and addressed.

  • Asset Stewardship: Integrate maintenance practices with the District’s long-term asset management planning.

  • Budget Efficiency: Use inspection data to inform budget preparation and service level expectations.

  • Community Reporting: Encourage residents to report concerns or defects to help staff address issues quickly.


Public Consultation

The District is inviting community feedback to help guide the direction of the policy. Specifically, the District are seeking input on:

  • What would you like to see included in the policy?
  • Have you experienced challenges with the condition of roads, sidewalks, or pathways in Tofino? If so, what would have improved the situation?
  • What areas of Tofino do you feel require more regular maintenance or monitoring?
  • Are there particular safety concerns you think should be a top priority when it comes to roads and pathways?
  • What expectations do you have for how the District responds to public reports of infrastructure issues?

Residents are encouraged to provide their input using the feedback tool below.

All feedback will be compiled and presented to Council for consideration prior to the adoption of the policy.

Public Consultation Period: July 2-31, 2025

Feedback

Residents are encouraged to share their input using this feedback tool. All feedback will be compiled and presented to Council for consideration prior to the adoption of the policy.

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