Category Archives: South Surrey

City to improve walking safety around all 120 schools

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

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New pedestrian overpasses nearly complete

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

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Rapid Transit study points to Fraser Highway, possible SkyTrain

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

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

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

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Jane’s Walks come to Surrey this Saturday

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

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

  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

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Watts’ next priority: Light Rail by 2012

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

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