by Rick | Jul 25, 2016 | Issues, Rail, Rapid Transit, Streetcar-LRT, Transit
Long time Transport 2000/Transport Action member, J. Bakker developed a rapid transit scenario for Vancouver as an alternative to the proposed Broadway SkyTrain extension to Arbutus. He based his discussion on several major infrastructure and political changes that...
by Rick | May 23, 2016 | City Transit, Issues, Rail, Regional Transit, Streetcar-LRT, Transit, Uncategorized
The David Suzuki Foundation is urging BC and Metro Vancouver’s political leaders to put aside their differences and create a common front to negotiate transit funding with the federal government. The Foundation sent an open letter to various politicians on May 18,...
by Rick | Jul 3, 2014 | City Transit, Issues, Rail, Rapid Transit, Regional Transit, Shortline Rail, Streetcar-LRT, Transit
The CPR continues to assess the Arbutus rail corridor for a possible return to operations. Some survey work and brush clearing has been completed. However, this work cannot be completed until encroachments on the R-o-W are removed. According to the railway’s web site,...
by Rick | May 25, 2014 | City Transit, Issues, Rail, Rapid Transit, Regional Transit, Shortline Rail, Streetcar-LRT, Transit
The CPR recently caused a furore on Vancouver’s West Side by sending out a memoranda to residents titled “Notice to Residents – Train Activity in Your Community” regarding upcoming work on the Arbutus rail corridor. The company states that it will be surveying...
by Matthew Buchanan | Nov 12, 2011 | Bus, Buses, City Transit, Issues, Publications, Rail, Rapid Transit, Streetcar-LRT, Studies, Transit
South of Fraser Mayors want for Light Rail Transit in Surrey, and the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure is listening. LRT technology is a better fit for the lower density region consisting of Surrey and Langley many believe. TransLink is doing a...
by Rick | May 25, 2010 | Inter-city Rail, Issues, Pedestrian, Rail, Streetcar-LRT, Transit
A lengthy article in The Vancouver Courier discusses the history of the Arbutus Corridor (aka CP Rail’s Marpole spur) since rail service was halted in 1999. Various interest groups and the City of Vancouver have abundant ideas on what to do with this large chunk of...