SkyTrain for Surrey applauds LRT opposition by Langley Township
- Media Release
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- For immediate release — April 10, 2015
It’s about time that someone asks the needed questions about Surrey’s proposed light rail system while the City of Surrey continues to sidestep the issues. Recently, a senior planner from Langley Township has done exactly that:
A TransLink proposal that would use a ground-level light rapid transit (LRT) line to connect Langley and Surrey, rather than extend the elevated SkyTrain system, has been questioned by a senior Township planner, who says the line may not help Langley commuters get to Vancouver and could mean delays for riders and a higher risk of accidents…
Rapid Transit questioned by Langley Township planner — The Langley Times
As more people become aware of the issues, support for LRT in the South of Fraser is falling. Our organization is working hard to further engage public policy-makers–including writing letters to city staff and council members at Langley Township and throughout the Lower Mainland. Recently, we launched a YouTube Video, a petition, and 6 Myths on Light Rail Transit as part of an ongoing effort to debunk myths.
LRT being questioned by an increasing number of people in Langley and Surrey
Writers have flooded local newspapers with editorials and letters expressing concern about LRT in the Mayors’ transit plan:
- “LRT Option Doesn’t Deliver” – Surrey Leader – January 8, 2015
- “More tax would be okay if plan was good” – Surrey Leader– January 13, 2015
- “COLUMN: More Transit, Fewer Trees?” – Surrey Leader – January 15, 2015
- “Trees over Transit” – Surrey Leader – January 22, 2015
- “Why I Will Vote ‘no’ to TransLink Tax” – Surrey Now – January 29, 2015
- “Surrey deserves better than an at-grade transit system” – Surrey Leader – February 12, 2015
- “Slow street cars were replaced for a reason” – The Province – February 28, 2015
- “A more direct transit solution” – Peace Arch News – March 10, 2015
- “A street car named undesire” – Surrey Leader – March 11, 2015
- “We Need SkyTrain, not LRT” – Surrey Leader – March 16, 2015
- “Surrey is on the moo-ve” – Surrey Leader – March 23, 2015
- “LRT is not efficient enough for Surrey” – Surrey Now – March 26, 2015
- “What are plans for laying LRT tracks?” – Surrey Now – March 26, 2015
- “The Last Stop: Surrey” – Surrey Leader – April 8, 2015
- “Vote ‘no’ to reflect TransLink’s efforts in Surrey” – Surrey Leader – April 8, 2015
Footnotes
Pictured in header: Simulation of congestion on Fraser Highway with future LRT
SkyTrain for Surrey is a BC-based community organization that has advocated for the expansion of the Vancouver SkyTrain system, including our successful advocacy for the under-construction Surrey Langley SkyTrain extension.
Media Contact: Daryl Dela Cruz – Founder, SkyTrain for Surrey ・ Phone: +1 604 329 3529, [email protected]
