Public endorsement and a third-party review of the proposed billion-dollar light-rail rapid transit system are needed given its expense and complexity, says the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce.

Following a review and analysis of light-railB次元官网网址檚 potential economic impact, chamber officials say a regionwide public referendum should be held.

B次元官网网址淲e need to clearly understand the business case for improved transit and the associated potential economic benefits,B次元官网网址� said David Marshall, chair of the chamberB次元官网网址檚 board, in a release.

But B.C. Transit says the business case is now before the Ministry of Transportation and Partnerships B.C., serving as a third-party review, said B.C. Transit spokesperson, Joanna Linsangan, adding that a referendum on the project would need to be decided by the Victoria Regional Transit Commission.

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