Interurban rail advocates out of touch with facts, people
The pitch to replace a SkyTrain to Langley with Interurban Rail sounds simple — until you examine the evidence and see what’s missing.
SkyTrain vs LRT cost difference exaggerated by Surrey Board of Trade CEO
LRT supporters are making outrageous claims about the SkyTrain vs LRT cost difference.
Surrey LRT project director misleads stakeholders on LRT speeds
DEBUNKING MYTHS Surrey LRT project director misleads stakeholders on LRT speeds FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 10, 2018 – Surrey, BC The City of Surrey’s light rail transit project director has attempted to convince Surrey residents/stakeholders that the proposed Surrey-Newton-Guildford LRT (SNG LRT) will be faster than actually stated. Scott Neuman, LRT project director, told […]
Light Rail supporters get facts wrong again
Once again, Light Rail supporters in the City of Surrey are demonstrating that they can’t be trusted to tell the truth. Surrey deserves better…
SkyTrain technology is not outdated and not proprietary
SkyTrain technology is proven, efficient, and used around the world in more than just a handful of cities. One new rapid transit system using SkyTrain technology is opening in Sendai, Japan in the next 7 days.
Study finds LRT costs 21–29% more than SkyTrain extension to Langley
New evidence contradicts Surrey’s LRT cost narrative, showing SkyTrain to Langley delivers stronger value and far greater net benefits.
Debunking the Myth: “LRT Brings Mid‑Rises, SkyTrain Brings Towers”
Fact check: Choosing SkyTrain doesn’t mean choosing towers; Surrey controls density, and LRT’s ridership ultimately limits its development impact.
Putting an end to the myth that SkyTrain is proprietary
SkyTrain is not a proprietary transit system.
Why SkyTrain does not “lack community integration”
The facts show that SkyTrain offers stronger community integration than any proposed at‑grade LRT alternative.