Over the past few days, concerns re-emerged surrounding the about lane reductions on McKenzie Avenue. 

The concerns focused on proposed road layouts in , which include dedicated bus lanes between Saanich Road and Cedar Hill Cross Road, as well as Oakwoods Street to Gordon Head Road, potentially reducing car traffic to a single lane in each direction.

Greater Victoria residents took to social media to voice their anger. 

B次元官网网址淓veryone hates the idea,B次元官网网址� commented Facebook user Wesley Bruchnall. B次元官网网址淪ingle lane will cause so much congestion. If even one car breaks down or a minor fender bender, the city will grind to a halt. 

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B次元官网网址淭here has been so much backlash about this and rightfully so,B次元官网网址� added Facebook user Amanda Parfitt. B次元官网网址淚f they still do thisB次元官网网址� driving will become more of a nightmare than it already is.B次元官网网址�

While Saanich aims to promote public transit, residents are raising safety concerns, citing past negative experiences and the regionB次元官网网址檚 unreliable transportation system.

B次元官网网址淭he idea that people will ditch their cars for the bus is wild to me,B次元官网网址� said Facebook user Dayna Anderson. 

After receiving numerous emails about the issue, Saanich Mayor Dean Murdock reassured residents that McKenzie Avenue would not undergo lane reductions.

B次元官网网址淚 just wanted to be clear that there is no intention to reduce McKenzie to one lane,B次元官网网址� he said. B次元官网网址淲hat we're much more likely to see in the short term is a queue jumper lane at major intersections that will allow the bus to get ahead of trafficB次元官网网址� but that will not result in a vehicle lane reduction for anybody.

B次元官网网址淭here's no intention to make anybody's life more frustrating.B次元官网网址�

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Having heard the community's concerns and frustrations since the draft was released in October 2024, Murdock assured that public feedback would be considered in the documentB次元官网网址檚 final version.

On Feb. 11, Saanich council will direct staff in a special council meeting on how to revise the draft to reflect the public's feedback and concerns.

B次元官网网址淭here will be an opportunity to provide the council with input either in person, online, or in writing, and we encourage people to do that,B次元官网网址� said Murdock. B次元官网网址淲e've obviously received a lot of input from folks on this plan, but encourage people to participate if they're able.B次元官网网址�

For more information about the upcoming special council meeting, visit