Category Archives: South Surrey

City to improve walking safety around all 120 schools

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Paul Hillsdon

The City recently embarked on a comprehensive review of the safety and pedestrian access of areas in the vicinity of all 120 schools in Surrey. As an Early Action of the Transportation Strategic Plan, this review has identified a number … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Cloverdale, Fleetwood, Guildford, Newton, School Board, South Surrey, Transport, Whalley | Tagged access, bc, bus, elementary, safety, school, secondary, sidewalk, surrey, walk | 3 Comments

New pedestrian overpasses nearly complete

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Paul Hillsdon

Two new pedestrian overpasses are nearing completion. The Tynehead overpass, at 168 St and Hwy 1, and the Pioneer overpass, at 35 Ave and Hwy 99, are both key elements of the City’s greenways network of recreational pathways. The Tynehead … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, Guildford, South Surrey, Transport | Tagged greenway, overpass, park, pathway, pedestrian, pioneer, South Surrey, surrey, transport, tynehead | 4 Comments

Rapid Transit study points to Fraser Highway, possible SkyTrain

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Paul Hillsdon

TransLink recently entered public consultation for Phase 2 of their study on rapid transit in the South Fraser area. Phase 1 previously concluded the need to connect any future routes at Surrey City Centre, to aid in the concentration of … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleetwood, Guildford, Newton, South Surrey, Transport, Whalley | Tagged brt, bus, langley, light rail, lrt, rapid transit, skytrain, surrey, transit, translink | 14 Comments

City seeks input on new master plans for dog parks, greenways

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Paul Hillsdon

The City is currently developing new master plans for both dog off-leash parks and the ever-expanding greenways network. Although the open houses are nearly complete, you can still submit your valuable input online through two quick surveys linked below. Take … Continue reading →

Posted in Cloverdale, Environment, Fleetwood, Guildford, Newton, Parks and Rec, South Surrey, Whalley | Tagged bike, dog, greenway, network, off leash, park, pathway, surrey, vancouver | Comments Off

Jane’s Walks come to Surrey this Saturday

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Paul Hillsdon

Two Jane’s Walks will showcase Surrey on foot this Saturday, the first time ever the Walks have been held in the City. Jane’s Walks, started in Toronto in 2007, are meant to celebrate the birthday and legacy of Jane Jacobs, … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Development, Events, South Surrey, Whalley | Tagged city centre, downtown, jane's walk, semiahmoo, surrey, tour, Town Centre, urban design, walk | Comments Off

LRT by 2012? Let’s make sure we get it right

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Paul Hillsdon

Although Mayor Watts’ ambitious calls for sustainable transportation funding “within a month or two,” and Light Rail design plans for Surrey by 2012, ought to be commended and supported, the speed with which she is moving should be a … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Cloverdale, Development, Fleetwood, Guildford, Newton, South Surrey, Transport, Whalley | Tagged bc, densification, density, Development, dianne watts, light rail, lrt, planning, surrey, Town Centre | 1 Comment

Watts’ next priority: Light Rail by 2012

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Paul Hillsdon

Mayor Dianne Watts used her sixth annual State of the City address to make a strong case for a light rail system across Surrey. Watts noted the successful multi-modal transit system in Portland, whose spine is a light rail network, … Continue reading →

Posted in City Hall, Cloverdale, Fleetwood, Guildford, Newton, South Surrey, Transport, Whalley | Tagged bc, christy clark, dianne watts, funding, light rail, lrt, rapid transit, surrey, translink, vancouver | Comments Off