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Category Archives: Transport
Surrey should be building mixed-use corridors, not high-rise buildings.
I came across an article the other day called “More low-down on tall buildings”. While it’s worth checking out the whole article, the following two sentences stood out: The proposition that tall buildings are necessary to prevent suburban sprawl is … Continue reading
Posted in Development, Transport
Tagged corridors, density, Development, downtown, expansion, pedestrian, surrey, SxD, TOD, transit, transit oriented development, transport
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What are Surrey’s most pressing issues? [poll]
With the municipal election just a few months away, politicians and interest groups will soon be presenting their visions for the future of Surrey. In the spirit of direct democracy, I thought I’d present the question to you directly: What … Continue reading
Posted in City Hall, Development, Election, Environment, Healthcare, Heritage, Library, Parks and Rec, Post-Secondary Institutions, School Board, Social Services, Transport
Tagged bc, democracy, election, poll, priorities, surrey, vote
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Tynehead and Pioneer overpasses now open [pics]
The Tynehead and Pioneer pedestrian overpasses are officially complete and open for the public! The Tynehead overpass connects Tynehead Regional Park with Fraser Heights, spanning Hwy 1 near 168 St. The Pioneer overpass connects Rosemary Heights with Elgin, spanning Hwy … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Guildford, Parks and Rec, South Surrey, Transport
Tagged bc, greenway, network, overpass, pathway, pedestrian, pioneer, surrey, tynehead
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Mayor Watts support transit expansion for Surrey
As reported on Frances Bula’s blog, Mayor Watts sent the following letter to the media in support of transit expansion. Do We Want our Region to Become Los Angeles? Let’s make one thing clear: Metro Vancouver Mayors approved a two … Continue reading
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
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
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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
Posted in Environment, Guildford, South Surrey, Transport
Tagged greenway, overpass, park, pathway, pedestrian, pioneer, South Surrey, surrey, transport, tynehead
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City advances alternative energy infrastructure
Council approved a new plan that will require all new gas stations to include at least one alternative fuel source, such as hydrogen, compressed natural gas, or electric vehicle recharging. One of the largest concerns about transitioning from gas powered … Continue reading
Posted in City Hall, Environment, Transport
Tagged alternative, electric vehicle, energy, fuel, gas station, surrey, transport
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