City’s LRT and rapid transit vision excludes South Surrey and White Rock
- Media Release
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- February 24, 2016
Without warning, the City of Surrey has removed rapid transit service to South Surrey and White Rock as part of its city-wide LRT vision.
The latest LRT network map on the City of Surrey’s website no longer includes a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) link from Newton Exchange to White Rock Centre, removing 14km of rapid transit service on King George Boulevard and 152 Street.
The addition of this issue brings the number of major shortfalls/issues we identified in the LRT proposal to 15, up from 14. Other issues we identified included high operating costs, increased congestion, construction impacts, and an expected net increase in greenhouse gas emissions.
Our vision for Surrey for a Bus Rapid Transit and SkyTrain network, which would cost the same to build as the proposed at-grade LRT system, includes a BRT extension to White Rock Centre with no transfers at Newton Exchange.
Pictured in header: White Rock pier
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]
