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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

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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

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Surrey’s Greenway System

When Vancouver was first developed there weren’t many laws to protect the environment or farmland. As a result most of the rivers and streams in Vancouver where buried underground and farmland paved over. Also in Vancouver most of BC Hydro’s … Continue reading

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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

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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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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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Two major greenway projects in 2011

In addition to the major bicycle pathways expansion program introduced in 2009 as part of the Federal Stimulus program, two more projects are set to begin in 2011 that will continue to connect communities to Surrey’s growing greenways network. The … Continue reading

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