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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 »
June 6th Pattullo Bridge Forum attracts community attention
She's an aging piece of infrastructure linking New Westminster and Surrey. After years of neglect, her bridge railings are crumbling apart and a number of detractors would like her dismantled and hauled away to the dump. Of course by now ... 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 »
ICBC should take their cut of unpaid municipal tickets too
An old idea involving ICBC is new again. Let's take it another step. Earlier this week, Minister of Transportation Blair Lekstrom tabled legislation that would finally allow TransLink to collect millions of dollars in unpaid fines. If enacted, these new ... Read More »
TransLink, Fares and the Future
From SFU Public Affairs & Media Relations: Gordon Price, director of the SFU City Program was on CTV, talking about a proposed 12.5-per-cent increase in transit fares—before independent TransLink regulator Martin Crilly ruled against the increase. “Gordon Price predicts that ... Read More »
Separation Anxiety: What if south Fraser cities went their own way?
Will money troubles push some mayors over the edge and split the regional district? A small item in the Vancouver Sun this week regarding a meeting of south of the Fraser River mayors caught my attention. The municipal politicians gathered ... Read More »
Loyalty, timing and politics in BC
Adrian Dix was going to be Monday's political story, until he got help from the BC Conservatives NDP leader Adrian Dix had an unfortunate moment on transit a few weeks ago when he couldn't present his proof of payment while ... Read More »
Another audit for Translink, another futile round
Sigh. Premier Christy Clark has ordered an audit of TransLink to address a shortfall in funding for the transportation authority. … The premier had referenced a $30 million shortfall for the Evergreen Line, however it is believed she misspoke. “There ... Read More »
Bateman: TransLink should get its fiscal house in order
We have a saying around CTF headquarters: No victory is final. It’s a little reminder that we, as citizens, have to remain ever vigilant in a democratic society. Yesterday’s big victories can be quickly reversed by new governments, new leaders, ... Read More »
TransLink must cut costs, starting with its cops
As regional mayors and the B.C. government consider giving TransLink up to two dozen new taxation tools, it is becoming clear that there are problems within the transit authority. Whistleblowers and media have pointed out concerns about nepotism, security, U-passes, ... Read More »
