Category Archives: Transport

More details on the new Pattullo

As reported yesterday, TransLink is moving swiftly on plans to replace the aging Pattullo Bridge with a new six-lane crossing by 2015. Now, new details about the plans have emerged in a BC Local News story by reporter extraordinaire Jeff … Continue reading

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New Pattullo coming 2015, consultation Sept. 14

According to The Province, TransLink is set to unveil its plans for a six-lane Pattullo Bridge replacement in the next few weeks. The regional transportation authority, which is responsible for the existing crossing, has been studying options for the bridge … Continue reading

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Why the SFPR will be good for the City Centre

The BC Government recently signed the final contract for the South Fraser Perimeter Road. Although pre-load has been underway for some time, the real work will begin soon, as the project heads towards its 2013 completion date. The 40km four … Continue reading

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Hwy 99 pedestrian overpass now under construction

A new pedestrian overpass crossing Hwy 99 in South Surrey is now under construction. The $2.4 million project is expected to be complete by December. Funding for the project is being split three ways between the City, the Province, and … Continue reading

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Fraser Hwy expansion continues with new bridge

The multi-year expansion of Fraser Highway will get much closer to completion following the construction of the northern Serpentine bridge, set to begin in August. Fraser Highway crosses the Serpentine River in Cloverdale near 176 St. The entire stretch through … Continue reading

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96 Ave widening will require 8 week closure

96 Ave is set to become a major east-west regional connector now that the Golden Ears Bridge is complete. To deal with the expected traffic increase, the City had planned to widen the two lane section of the roadway – … Continue reading

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Watts chats with The Province

Mayor Watts met with the editorial board of The Province today to talk about her successes and plans in the City. After a brief meeting with editors, she spent half an hour taking questions from the public in a live … Continue reading

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City Centre “Green Network” Plan revealed

As part of the long term City Centre land use plan under development, a recreational “Green Network” was proposed to facilitate the movement of pedestrians and cyclists in the area. The Green Network is a more than just bicycle ways … Continue reading

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How to stop sprawl in Surrey

Transportation dictates land use. Build roads, you get strip malls, cars, and obesity. Build transit, you get mixed-use livable, healthy communities. [via South Fraser OnTrax] According to the City’s Engineering Dept. 10 Year Plan, Surrey will spend over half a … Continue reading

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Significant density coming to Tynehead

If you’ve been following the progress of the City’s NCP areas through the years, you will have noticed a steady increase in the density of these massive redevelopment projects. Although surrounded by primarily single-family homes, Clayton has a number of … Continue reading

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