Response to “misinformation” claim by CKNW
IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Feb. 26, 2016 – Surrey, BC SkyTrain for Surrey founding director Daryl Dela Cruz has issued a response to recent claims of “misinformation”
City LRT vision excludes South Surrey & White Rock
UPDATE – Feb 26, 2016 – Surrey, BC The City of Surrey has expressed its intent to extend rapid transit to South Surrey & White Rock, as reported in a recent a news release by CKNW. However, the City of Surrey has made no changes to its website map to clarify its commitment to rapid […]
1000 sign petition opposing Surrey Light Rail Transit
IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Feb. 22, 2016 – Surrey, BC Over 1000 supporters have joined SkyTrain for Surrey in opposing the proposed Surrey Light Rail Transit project, urging that it be changed to a SkyTrain system with Bus Rapid Transit. Daryl Dela Cruz, our founding director, said: “The significant turnout in support for our petition demands […]
Edmonton LRT disaster is a warning for Surrey
MEDIA RELEASE Edmonton LRT disaster is a warning for Surrey FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 7, 2016 – Surrey, BC SkyTrain for Surrey agrees with a National Post reporter that poor design choices on an Edmonton LRT project must be seen a warning sign for other Canadian cities, including Surrey. The at-grade design of the […]
10 Surrey LRT myths debunked
IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Dec. 29, 2015 – Surrey, BC SkyTrain for Surrey has completed 10 points debunking myths and inaccuracies about Light Rail, SkyTrain and Bus Rapid Transit. The responses have been released on our website at: skytrainforsurrey.org/debunking-myths In addition, we have issued the following two news releases to address recent issues: High public support for SkyTrain […]
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…
High public support for extending SkyTrain in Surrey
Contrary to claims by Light Rail supporters, there is high public support for more SkyTrain in Surrey. A Nov. 2014 poll by Vancity Buzz shows higher…
SkyTrain extension urged over Light Rail in Surrey
SkyTrain for Surrey has called for the cancellation of Light Rail in Surrey in favour of a SkyTrain extension on Fraser Highway
Surrey LRT commitments ignore future operating debts
The proposed operating cost of Surrey LRT is approximately 40% of the cost to provide the South of Fraser’s existing bus network.
Province urged to choose SkyTrain, refuse Surrey LRT funding
Surrey deserves better Help us make a SkyTrain extension in Surrey a reality Sign the petition IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Surrey, BC SkyTrain for Surrey is calling on the Province of B.C., in consultation for B.C.’s 2016 budget, to take leadership and choose a SkyTrain system South of Fraser. As part of this effort, the campaign […]