Federal budget does not list Surrey LRT among “ambitious” transit projects
Broadway Subway included, Surrey LRT omitted from a list meant to highlight projects that would receive federal funding.
Tree removal on 100 Avenue in Green Timbers a dose of LRT reality
Tree removal on 100 Avenue shows the real impact of Surrey’s LRT plan, forcing road widening through Green Timbers that SkyTrain alternatives would avoid.
Surrey LRT will be region’s most expensive mistake
[embedyt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRojf2Ko4zA[/embedyt] IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 20, 2017 – Surrey, BC SkyTrain for Surrey is preparing to gather the over 1900 people who have signed the petition in opposition to the Surrey Light Rail Transit Vision. We will rally against the Light Rail Transit vision adoption bylaw when it is taken to Public Hearing at Surrey […]
Final Evergreen Line budget boosts case for SkyTrain expansion
The Evergreen Line has been completed for between $70 and $85 million under budget.
LRT construction in Surrey would close roads, disrupt local businesses
Unlike elevated SkyTrain, on‑street LRT construction in Surrey would completely close roads and severely limit access to local businesses for extended periods.
Federal budget shows Light Rail not on track in Surrey
Surrey’s light rail transit plan is no longer on track to start construction by 2018—as any money to start construction will not start flowing until 2019.
Langley City’s Mayor prefers SkyTrain over LRT
Langley City Mayor Ted Schaffer prefers a SkyTrain extension over at-grade LRT. SkyTrain would travel from Langley Centre to Waterfront in under 60 minutes.
Cost increase to $2.6 billion shows LRT was wrong decision for Surrey
Surrey city representatives had cited the rising costs of land as a “huge component” in the LRT cost increase.
City’s LRT and rapid transit vision excludes South Surrey and White Rock
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.
Exposed political deal shows that City of Surrey lacks confidence in LRT
The City of Surrey is paying $21,656 to political insiders to lobby the federal government for its proposed LRT system.