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Citizens noting unrealistic LRT promise by Surrey First

By skytrainforsurreyadminPosted on November 14, 2014May 16, 2017Posted in Media ReleaseTagged British Columbia, BRT, Canada, city of surrey, Community Impact, competitive transit, debunking myths, Economic development, elections, Greater Vancouver, light rail, light rail advocates, Light Rail Transit, light rail transit advocates, LRT, Metro Vancouver, misinformation, misleading, rail transit, rapid rail transit, Rapid Transit, RRT, SkyTrain, SkyTrain and BRT, SkyTrain for Surrey, SkyTrain vs LRT, SryElxn14, Surrey, Surrey elections, Surrey elections 2014, Surrey First, Surrey transit, Surrey transportation, Surrey transportation future, Sustainability, train, transit, TransLink, Transportation, vision2 Comments

IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Surrey, BC Citizens all over Surrey are taking notice of an unrealistic campaign promise to deliver Light Rail Transit (LRT) by 2018, by mayoral candidate Linda Hepner and the Surrey First party. Independent writer Laila Yuile, a popular political issues commentator, is among concerned Surrey citizens. She has recognized the insensitivity of […]

6 Myths on Light Rail Transit in Surrey

By skytrainforsurreyadminPosted on November 13, 2014December 12, 2015Posted in Reality CheckTagged British Columbia, BRT, Canada, city of surrey, Community Impact, competitive transit, Damn big header, debunking myths, Economic development, elections, Greater Vancouver, light rail, light rail advocates, Light Rail Transit, light rail transit advocates, LRT, Metro Vancouver, misinformation, misleading, rail transit, rapid rail transit, Rapid Transit, RRT, SkyTrain, SkyTrain and BRT, SkyTrain for Surrey, SkyTrain vs LRT, SryElxn14, Surrey, Surrey elections 2014, Surrey transit, Surrey transportation, Surrey transportation future, Sustainability, train, transit, TransLink, Transportation, vision3 Comments

Here are six myths and inaccuracies about Light Rail, SkyTrain and buses from Light Rail supporters. Click or tap each question to open the answer: MYTH: Light Rail Transit is more cost-effective. MYTH: Light Rail is better for connecting town centres and supporting business. MYTH: Light Rail links the most communities with rapid transit. MYTH: Light […]

City understated Light Rail shortfalls, misled stakeholders

By skytrainforsurreyadminPosted on November 12, 2014December 12, 2015Posted in Reality CheckTagged British Columbia, BRT, Canada, city of surrey, Community Impact, competitive transit, debunking myths, Economic development, elections, Greater Vancouver, light rail, light rail advocates, Light Rail Transit, light rail transit advocates, LRT, Metro Vancouver, misinformation, misleading, rail transit, rapid rail transit, Rapid Transit, RRT, SkyTrain, SkyTrain and BRT, SkyTrain for Surrey, SkyTrain vs LRT, SryElxn14, Surrey, Surrey elections 2014, Surrey transit, Surrey transportation, Surrey transportation future, Sustainability, train, transit, TransLink, Transportation, vision

IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Surrey, BC We’re taking issue with a dishonest claim by the City of Surrey that a SkyTrain extension to Langley is “only 5 minutes faster than LRT.” This is on the City of Surrey’s website page on LRT, which also claims that Light Rail travel times would improve with further technical work. […]

Mayoral Candidates asked to listen to stakeholders on LRT issues

By skytrainforsurreyadminPosted on November 9, 2014May 16, 2017Posted in Media Release, UncategorizedTagged British Columbia, BRT, Canada, Community Impact, competitive transit, Economic development, elections, Greater Vancouver, light rail, light rail advocates, Light Rail Transit, light rail transit advocates, LRT, Metro Vancouver, misinformation, misleading, rail transit, rapid rail transit, Rapid Transit, RRT, SkyTrain, SkyTrain and BRT, SkyTrain for Surrey, SkyTrain vs LRT, SryElxn14, Surrey, Surrey elections 2014, Surrey transit, Surrey transportation, Surrey transportation future, Sustainability, train, transit, Transportation, vision

IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Surrey, BC Letters we sent to Mayoral Candidates ask them to listen to stakeholders on Light Rail issues, and calls to review Light Rail benefits and downsides, if elected to office. Better Surrey Rapid Transit (SkyTrain for Surrey) is taking action to encourage mayoral candidates to be aware of a call to […]

Discussion on LRT, Rapid Transit issues urged

By skytrainforsurreyadminPosted on October 15, 2014May 16, 2017Posted in Media ReleaseTagged British Columbia, BRT, Canada, competitive transit, Economic development, elections, Greater Vancouver, light rail, light rail advocates, Light Rail Transit, light rail transit advocates, LRT, misinformation, misleading, rail transit, rapid rail transit, RRT, SkyTrain, SkyTrain and BRT, SkyTrain for Surrey, SkyTrain vs LRT, SryElxn14, Surrey, Surrey elections 2014, Surrey transit, Surrey transportation, Surrey transportation future, Sustainability, train, transit, Transportation, vision

IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Surrey, BC Election candidates are being urged by campaigners to raise Light Rail and Rapid Transit issues during the Surrey municipal elections. Better Surrey Rapid Transit (SkyTrain for Surrey) is concerned about the silence in discussion of Surrey transportation issues during the current municipal elections, and is urging campaigners to inform stakeholders […]

Rapid Transit plans don't meet modal shift objective

By skytrainforsurreyadminPosted on March 6, 2013December 12, 2015Posted in Media ReleaseTagged BRT, Canada, Canada Line, Community Impact, Economic development, Greater Vancouver, light rail, Light Rail Transit, LRT, Metro Vancouver, rail transit, Rapid Transit, SkyTrain, SkyTrain for Surrey, SkyTrain vs LRT, Surrey Rapid Transit Study, Surrey transit, Surrey transportation, Surrey transportation future, transit, TransLink, Transportation

[CLICK HERE TO VIEW FULL RELEASE] A major TransLink rapid transit planning study has mislead stakeholders in the City of Surrey in its evaluation of options, in terms of a statement of which options “meet the study objectives.” The recent release by TransLink, called “Surrey Rapid Transit Alternatives Analysis: Findings to Date”, narrows down the […]