Richmond residents wanted grade-separated SkyTrain in referendum
A 2004 referendum outcome shows that City of Richmond residents didn’t want an at-grade LRT at all.
Surrey’s preference to drive shows why SkyTrain expansion is needed
Registered vehicle count data shows that Surrey residents love to drive
The compromise is SkyTrain: Toronto should be pursuing this technology and not LRT on Eglinton Crosstown Line
What if SkyTrain technology actually costs less than LRT on the Eglinton Crosstown Line?
Inconsistencies in Paul Hillsdon’s “Transit for Tomorrow” LRT plan
Paul Hillsdon proposed a network of 43.4 kilometres of light rail for a cost of $1.1 billion; it would actually cost $2.39 billion.
Portland’s LRT “economic development” was buoyed by billions in subsidies
Portland’s LRT “success story” collapses once you see how much of the development was subsidized with public funds.
Light Rail Ineffective: Portland transit mode-share unchanged despite $4 billion+ in LRT spending
Portland’s experience shows that decades of costly light rail expansion don’t automatically translate into higher transit use.
Canada Line survey shows what transit riders actually want
A 2010 survey by TransLink shows that Canada Line riders value speed, frequency and reliability
TransLink order for longer SkyTrain cars shows SkyTrain is the future
TransLink has launched a request to companies for longer 4-car SkyTrain cars—which could open the door to even longer 5-car train sets.
SkyTrain type technology clearly a winner in Japan
SkyTrain technology (linear induction motors) is used in several cities in Japan.
Seattle experience shows reliability will be an issue with light rail
A single truck collision in Seattle shut down Link Light Rail for over 3 hours.