Transport
Overview of development in Tsawwassen, including massive suburban malls
May 1, 2013 | Nathan Pachal | 3 CommentsLast Tuesday on my way to the Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal, I noticed that major construction was taking place on Tsawwassen First Nation’s (TFN) land on the north side of Highway 17. I decided to look into what is going on … Read More
TransLink: What you pay, what you get [infographic]
April 29, 2013 | Paul Hillsdon | 5 CommentsLast week’s power rail failure along one of SkyTrain’s original 27 year old tracks reminded me of how undervalued our transit system is. It’s not until the system breaks down that we realize how vital transit like SkyTrain is to … Read More
Visualizing TransLink funding options [infographic]
April 22, 2013 | Paul Hillsdon | 5 CommentsThere’s often a perception that funding rapid transit expansion is simply too cost prohibitive for the taxpayer. We say a vehicle fee or increase in the property tax will break the bank, but without actual numbers to debate! Citizens have … Read More
Why Surrey needs the next transit expansion
March 16, 2013 | Jorge Adrian QuirozThere is a growing debate as to which city will have the next transit expansion, Vancouver or Surrey? There are compelling arguments for both sides of the debate. The Broadway corridor is an important regional destination and Surrey is one … Read More
Massey Tunnel replacement continues to move forward
March 8, 2013 | Paul HillsdonThe Province has wrapped up Phase 1 of consultations on the Massey Tunnel replacement project. According to the report on Phase 1, the top three issues residents want addressed with the project are congestion, economic growth, and transport alternatives.
Phase … Read More
TransLink concludes SkyTrain clear winner for Vancouver – and Surrey
March 6, 2013 | Paul HillsdonTransLink has officially completed their multi-year rapid transit studies, one for Vancouver and one for Surrey. The result? SkyTrain is the preferred option for both cities. Let’s dive in to the numbers.
First is Vancouver. TransLink narrowed down the options … Read More
2013 Liberal budget neglects Surrey’s priorities
February 20, 2013 | Paul HillsdonThe BC Liberal government’s final budget has been released, promising to close the deficit through restrained spending, corporate and personal tax increases, and economic growth. But what does it mean for Surrey?
Our city is in desperate need of infrastructure … Read More
