pattullo
Dear Mayors: Road pricing is dead on arrival
September 18, 2012 | Paul HillsdonWith all the talk of the impending Port Mann tolls, the concept of fair tolling has been hitting the airwaves recently. This alternative would have $1 tolls on all the bridges instead of $3 tolls on two. While … Read More
Setting the record straight on the new Pattullo
June 12, 2012 | Paul HillsdonNew West NewsLeader Editor Chris Bryan has been a leading voice in the opposition to TransLink’s plan for to replace the Pattullo Bridge. In a recent editorial, he advocated retaining the existing bridges, expanding its lanes to modern … Read More
Pattullo plans going public
February 9, 2012 | Paul HillsdonAfter a sudden delay last year that kept plans behind wraps, TransLink is ready to present their Pattullo Bridge replacement to the public later this month.
Citing safety, structural, seismic, and riverbed conditions, TransLink says the bridge must be replaced. … Read More
TransLink renews commitment to rebuilt Pattullo by 2020
May 19, 2011 | Paul HillsdonLate last year, at the request of the Provincial Minister of Transportation, TransLink mysteriously halted their planned consultations on a new Pattullo bridge. In an effort to cut costs and avoid installing tolls to pay for the new bridge, … Read More
Province wants to postpone replacement of deadly Pattullo Bridge
February 10, 2011 | Paul HillsdonLast fall, TransLink was preparing to consult with the public on their plans to build a new Pattullo Bridge for a planned opening in 2016. The new, six-lane bridge, which could cost upwards of $1 billion, could be financed only … Read More
What effect will tolls have on Surrey? [poll]
September 22, 2010 | Paul HillsdonThere’s been a growing consternation with the increasing likelihood that not one, not two, but three of the four main bridges connecting Surrey with north of the Fraser will soon come with tolls attached. What’s interesting is the total lack … Read More
More details on the new Pattullo
September 3, 2010 | Paul HillsdonAs 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 … Read More
