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Green Vehicle Policy (2006)
City of Dawson Creek, B.C.

The City of Dawson Green Vehicle Policy guides municipal vehicle purchasing decisions and operating practices to help reduce energy consumption. The policy aims to reduce municipal fleet emissions by 20 per cent (below 2004 levels) by 2016; to consider the life-cycle cost of operations when purchasing vehicles; to maximize vehicle efficiency; and to provide a framework for lessening environmental impact.

Low-Speed Electric-Powered Vehicle Authorization Bylaw (2008)
District of Oak Bay, B.C.

The District of Oak Bay Low-Speed Electric-Powered Vehicle Authorization Bylaw authorizes the use of low-speed electric-powered vehicles on public highways. The bylaw specifies that neighbourhood zero-emission vehicles can be driven on any district highway with a speed limit of greater than 40 kilometres per hour but not more than 50 kilometres per hour.

Neighbourhood Zero Emission Vehicle Authorization Bylaw (2008)
Resort Municipality of Whistler, B.C.

The Resort Municipality of Whistler Neighbourhood Zero Emission Vehicle Authorization Bylaw 1890 permits the use of neighbourhood zero-emission vehicles on public roads with speed limits greater than 40 kilometres per hour but not more than 50 kilometres per hour. The new bylaw supports the Whistler 2020 Comprehensive Sustainability Plan.

Municipal Green Fleet Policy (2008)
City of Kingston, Ont.

The City of Kingston Municipal Green Fleet Policy is designed to help the city achieve its greenhouse gas reduction target of 10 per cent by 2014. Vehicles due for replacement between 2008 and 2011 will be replaced with “best-in-class” fuel-efficient vehicles, with careful consideration of hybrid models. The policy is based on a three-year period and will be reviewed regularly to allow for changes in vehicle technology.

Règlement concernant l'organisation par la Ville d'un service de transport
en commun (2003)
Town of Rimouski, Que.

The Town of Rimouski Bylaw 67-2003 ensures the availability of public transportation throughout the town. This bylaw is a commitment by the municipality to maintain existing Taxibus services and to extend Inter-Taxibus services to the new town area. Taxibus schedules are included in the bylaw.