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ItB次元官网网址檚 only fitting that part of the Malahat be named in honour of the man who lobbied for improvements on that well-travelled, much-discussed section of the Trans-Canada Highway, says a frequent user of the roadway.
Jean McMillan approached the Ministry of Transportation this week about naming the section of roadway between Aspen Road and the Shawnigan Lake exit as Patterson Pass to recognize the efforts of former Malahat Fire Chief Rob Patterson, who died in January 2017. Patterson had been a vocal advocate for many years for the safety improvements completed this week.
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B次元官网网址淚t started with a casual mention on Facebook with the Malahat Discussion Group at the onset of the project because Rob worked so hard for the safety improvements,B次元官网网址� said McMillan, who lives near Aspen Road and uses the road frequently. B次元官网网址淭here was a fair amount of approval within the discussion group at the time.B次元官网网址�
McMillan followed up on the idea last week, and someone in the discussion group suggested getting the green light from PattersonB次元官网网址檚 wife, Tanya, would be appropriate out of respect. B次元官网网址淭anya said the idea was awesome,B次元官网网址� McMillan said.
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Although she never met Patterson, McMillan was familiar with him through social media and media coverage. B次元官网网址淚 used to follow him on Twitter for road conditions and weather information on the way to work every day,B次元官网网址� she explained. B次元官网网址淗e would tweet information out in the interest of safety for others. He was a tireless advocate,B次元官网网址� she said. B次元官网网址淩enaming that stretch Patterson Pass or allocating a sign would be a nice way to acknowledge his efforts. I think the improvements are very good. The centre medians and new surface provide peace of mind. Anyone who uses the Malahat frequently will notice the changes and feel itB次元官网网址檚 better.B次元官网网址�
The Ministry of Transporation and Infrastructure confirmed it had received one request from a single individual suggesting renaming a stretch of Highway 1 to Patterson Pass. It said in a statement that B次元官网网址淭he ministry welcomes input from all residents and stakeholders, and we take suggestions into consideration in our planning processes.B次元官网网址�
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