Long-held misconceptions about SkyTrain’s technology debunked
DEBUNKING MYTHS Long-held misconceptions about SkyTrain’s technology debunked FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 12, 2019 – Surrey, BC Today, spokespersons from both
Surrey-Langley SkyTrain attracts first major transit-oriented development in Fleetwood
CAMPAIGN UPDATE Surrey-Langley SkyTrain attracts first major transit-oriented development in Fleetwood February 26, 2019 – Surrey, BC Although only a few months have passed since the Mayors’ Council approved project development for a Surrey-Langley SkyTrain, the extension is already attracting economic development in the surrounding vicinity in the form of dense transit-oriented developments (TODs). Last […]
TransLink launches Surrey-Langley SkyTrain website, new concept renders
CAMPAIGN UPDATE TransLink launches Surrey-Langley SkyTrain website + NEW RENDERS February 5, 2019 – Surrey, BC We are pleased to report that TransLink has launched its Surrey-Langley SkyTrain WEBSITE to facilitate informing the community about the project! Visit the website now: https://surreylangleyskytrain.ca/ The website contains a new route map and numerous official renderings depicting our […]
Why Surrey’s future SkyTrain extension is pointing in the right direction
MEDIA RELEASE Why Surrey’s future SkyTrain extension points in the right direction FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 17, 2018 – Surrey, BC In the last few days, a number of individuals and groups (mostly supporters of the previously planned LRT) have expressed concern about the recently forwarded SkyTrain extension on Fraser Highway from Surrey to […]
TransLink plan for SkyTrain delivers more transit improvements sooner than LRT vision
MEDIA RELEASE TransLink plan for SkyTrain delivers more transit improvements sooner than LRT vision FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 11, 2018 – Surrey, BC TransLink’s unveiled work plan for a Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension will deliver more transit improvements on all three proposed Surrey rapid transit corridors sooner than the original vision for LRT. Although light […]
Cancellation of LRT in favour of SkyTrain is a victory for Surrey and region
MEDIA RELEASE Cancellation of LRT in favour of SkyTrain is a victory for Surrey and region FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 6, 2018 – Surrey, BC Last night, Surrey City Council passed a motion instructing TransLink to stop all work on the previously-planned Surrey-Newton-Guildford LRT and endorsing construction of a Surrey-Langley SkyTrain extension. More than […]
Another light rail collision in Calgary prompts driver to speak out
COMMUTER CHAOS STORY Another light rail collision in Calgary prompts operator to speak out FROM: Calgary, Alberta – October 23, 2018 Last week, another Calgary pedestrian was hit by a light rail train near the intersection of Memorial Drive and 36 Street. It was the third C-Train incident this month at an at-grade crossing on […]
Surrey Board of Trade CEO makes misleading claim on SkyTrain vs LRT cost difference
DEBUNKING MYTHS Surrey Board of Trade CEO makes misleading claim on SkyTrain vs LRT cost difference FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 23, 2018 – Surrey, BC SkyTrain for Surrey takes issue with a misleading claim perpetuated by the Surrey Board of Trade’s CEO, related to the cost difference between light rail and the proposed Expo […]
Research Co. poll excludes question on SkyTrain to Langley
MEDIA RELEASE Research Co. poll excludes question on SkyTrain to Langley FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 18, 2018 – Surrey, BC A new poll on transit released by Research Co. is suppressing the voices of those in favour of a SkyTrain extension from Surrey to Langley. This poll has claimed the majority of people are […]
Fatal light rail accidents in Calgary are a wake-up call for Surrey voters
Two separate light rail accidents on the same day caused the deaths of a ‘panicked’ six-year-old girl and another man.