Commuters angry after San Francisco light rail tracks blocked twice in one day
Delayed MUNI light rail passengers vented their frustration on social media, reporting of regular delays throughout the week and long waits for trains.
Fleetwood BIA makes false and misleading claims on SkyTrain noise and vibrations
DEBUNKING MYTHS Fleetwood BIA makes false and misleading claims on SkyTrain noise and vibrations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 29, 2018 – Surrey, BC SkyTrain for Surrey takes issue with statements made by Dean Barbour of the Fleetwood Business Improvement Association claiming that a SkyTrain extension would be a “noisy monstrosity” in Fleetwood. A detailed […]
Fleetwood BIA SkyTrain renderings are misleading
DEBUNKING MYTHS Fleetwood BIA SkyTrain renderings are misleading FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 29, 2018 – Surrey, BC The Fleetwood Business Improvement Association are painting an incorrect picture of future SkyTrain with misleading renders of the future SkyTrain extension on Fraser Highway and a street-running LRT option. Recent technical analysis completed by TransLink and Steer […]
Proposed LRT in Surrey is actually deterring developers, not attracting them.
“Prices are double what they were in 2016”, according to developers observing the corridor around the proposed LRT in Surrey.
Edmonton LRT shut down for 4+ hours after train hits, kills pedestrian
COMMUTER CHAOS STORY Edmonton LRT shut down for 4+ hours after train hits, kills pedestrian FROM: Edmonton, Alberta – September 19, 2018 UPDATE – September 20, 2018: We are saddened to hear that the pedestrian involved in this incident with a light rail train has died of his injuries.Commuter chaos: A portion of Edmonton’s Light […]
Surrey-Newton-Guildford LRT to result in societal and economic loss for region
MEDIA RELEASE Surrey-Newton-Guildford LRT to result in societal and economic loss for region FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 18, 2018 – Surrey, BC Business case documents released by TransLink confirm that the burden of paying for the Surrey-Newton-Guildford LRT will not justify the economic investment, validating concerns held by many locals. SNG LRT Benefit-cost ratio […]
Toronto streetcar derails in collision, disrupting service for hours
Toronto streetcar service was shut down for several hours after a light rail vehicle collided with an ambulance
Light rail shut down in San Jose’s Japantown after woman pinned under train
COMMUTER CHAOS STORY Light rail shuts down in San Jose’s Japantown after woman pinned under train FROM: San Jose, California – September 14, 2018 Light Rail service in San Jose’s Japantown was shut down on Friday night, after a woman became pinned under a VTA light rail train near 1st and Jackson streets.NBC Bay Area […]
Calgary’s C-Train LRT shut down again after collision
COMMUTER CHAOS STORY Calgary’s C-Train LRT shut down again after collision FROM: Calgary, Alberta – September 11, 2018 A man is in the hospital in critical condition after being struck by a light rail train in Calgary this afternoon. Investigators subsequently shut down a 3-station section of Calgary’s Northeast LRT line, causing major delays for […]
Street-level light rail plan will not reduce congestion in Surrey
The Surrey-Newton-Guildford LRT is a $1.65 billion street-level light rail plan that will not reduce travel times over existing B-Line bus service.