surrey
Historic Pattullo Bridge can’t get no respect
Hey Translink, why not restore historic Pattullo Bridge instead of scrapping it? It’s late into the evening and I’m just digesting a lot of what was discussed at the Pattullo Bridge Community Forum co-hosted by fellow New Westminster resident Keith ... Read More »
Why Surrey City Centre needs transit commitments now
There will be no tolls on Port Mann Bridge predicts Price There’s no doubt that Surrey (both public and private sectors) has made a major commitment to the growth of its regional town centre – the once-languishing strip mall known ... Read More »
Moving to Downtown Surrey
Hillsdon looks at his options and likes what he sees in Surrey Six months ago, my boyfriend and I started talking about living options once his lease in Vancouver was up. We knew that we wanted to move in together, ... Read More »
It’s time for “fair tolling” across Metro Vancouver
Contrary to what Minister of Transportation Blair Lekstrom would have you believe, now is the prime time to talk about fair tolls for Vancouver. The current haphazard policy that only allows for tolls on new infrastructure has placed an inequitable ... Read More »
Pattullo Bridge closure would be welcomed in New Westminster
In January 2009 a fire beneath the rusty Pattullo Bridge forced it to temporarily shut down. Soon there were predictions that the closure would trigger traffic gridlock and chaos on the streets. As it turned out, those grim warnings were ... Read More »
Port Mann toll? No surprise so get over it.
In less than a year, a new 10-lane Port Mann Bridge will be in full operation. Once completed, B.C.’s newest piece of public infrastructure will help dramatically reduce traffic congestion for everyone living and working south of the Fraser River. ... Read More »
The great Pattullo Bridge divide
Translink public "consultation" frustrates real discussion and debate It may have been a dark and rainy Tuesday night, but inside the Centennial Community Centre in New Westminster over 100 people showed up to participate in a TranslLink sponsored community forum. ... Read More »
Regional economic development plan needed for Metro Vancouver
This op-ed is featured in today's Vancouver Sun. Links to referenced materials provided below. Last month the Eighth Annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Study was published, confirming what many Vancouverites already know. After Hong Kong, ours is now the second ... Read More »
Taxpayer interests vs. union interests
It’s that time of the year again when civic politicians begin drafting budgets and deciding how many additional after-tax dollars they are going to remove from your wallet. Average pay increases in the private sector have flatlined since the 2008 ... Read More »
