March 18, 2024

Mayor: build rapid transit along Broadway, or fall behind

Vancouver's mayor says the province's economic future risks falling behind, if rapid transit is not built along the Broadway corridor. Gregor Robertson says a subway system out to UBC would cost 2.8 billion dollars,  money he says would have to come from other levels of government. "Capital, talent and jobs are pouring into the corridor. And … [Read more...]

Surrey might get a stop on the Port Mann rapid bus route

The new Port Mann rapid bus may be adding another stop. Translink executive vice president Bob Paddon says a pilot program could happen as soon as this summer for the rapid bus to stop in Surrey. "What we are exploring with the city of Surrey right now is whether it is feasible and safe to put a stop at 156th street. the challenge that we have is … [Read more...]

Route of new Port Mann rapid bus is temporary

Translink says the route of the new Port Mann rapid bus will change once construction on the number one highway is complete. Spokesperson Derek Zabel says the buses current stop at Braid street skytrain station, going into Vancouver, is temporary. "Once contruction is complete we will take the off ramps that lead onto Government street over near … [Read more...]