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Category Archives: Transport
The streetcar suburb in Surrey
When people talk about the success of urbanity in Vancouver one of the things that stands out is how its neighbourhoods where built around the streetcar. In Vancouver’s case streetcars became trolleybuses, but service continued to be frequent making these … Continue reading
Posted in Cloverdale, Development, Transport, Whalley
Tagged bc, Cloverdale, Development, surrey, transit
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Time to revive the B-Line in Surrey
Fifteen years ago, BC Transit introduced the first B-Line rapid bus service between UBC and Lougheed Mall. It was eventually joined by the now-defunct 98 B-Line to Richmond and the 97 B-Line to Coquitlam, both in 2001. Since the death … Continue reading
Posted in Transport
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Leveling the Playing Field: Improving Public Transportation Infrastructure
Surrey should prioritize developing Light Rail Transit (LRT) and enhanced Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) connections and other bus services to link parts of the City in a much more effective way and also to connect Surrey to neighbouring municipalities. Based … Continue reading
Surrey’s greenway plan gets an update
The City of Surrey is in the process of updating their greenway system plan and is currently looking for public feedback. You can download a draft copy of the plan from their website. The plan, City of Surrey Greenways Plan: … Continue reading
Posted in Development, Environment, Parks and Rec, Transport
Tagged bc, cycling, cyclist, greenway, greenways, pedestrian, planning, surrey, walking
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New Port Mann overpass a wasted gateway opportunity
While the City seems to have developed a newfound appreciation for arts and culture, it appears the Province failed to receive the memo. A new pedestrian overpass is nearing completion over the expanded stretch of Highway 1 near Johnston Hill. … Continue reading
Mayors approve funding, Surrey set to get first B-Line
Early this afternoon, Mayors representing nearly 75% of the population of Metro Vancouver voted to approve a funding supplement for transit expansion. Included in the plan is Surrey’s delayed first B-Line route, set to run between Guildford, Surrey Central, and … Continue reading
Demand mayors to pass new transit on Oct 7
The future of TransLink and its latest plans for transit expansion will come to a head this week when a supplemental funding package comes to the Mayor’s Council for its final vote. The funding plan consists of a 2 cent … Continue reading