Two local transit advocates talk about plans for a new regional transit body in Greater Victoria — plans the mayor of Saanich says could one day lead to an actual, funded plan to build light rail. Plus: they tell us about their favourite bus stops. Yes, they have favourite bus stops.

Could this be the beginning of Greater Victoria's light rail dream?

<p>This is Vancouver Island is&nbsp;by islanders, for islanders. Each week we catch you up on a&nbsp;local news story, or&nbsp;celebrate&nbsp;an element of life in our region.&nbsp;From ferries to bus strikes, public safety to outdoor swimming, we've got you covered.&nbsp;Hosted by Kathryn Marlow, with new episodes dropping every Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

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This is Vancouver Island is by islanders, for islanders. Each week we catch you up on a local news story, or celebrate an element of life in our region. From ferries to bus strikes, public safety to outdoor swimming, we've got you covered. Hosted by Kathryn Marlow, with new episodes dropping every Thursday. 

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