BC is a transit leader, to the point that we now have unprecedented overcrowding. We need more transit to meet the demand, not just in Vancouver, but across the province. Here's why a Ministry of Transit will help us do that as affordably as possible. dailyhive.com/vancou...
To be quicker with building quality public transit and to lower costs, the Government of BC needs to create a new Ministry of Transit.
Jamie Burke tells the story of how the 49 became a ridership phenomenon, with some great interviews with Tristen Foy and MLA candidate Sunita Dhir. Check it out: movementyvr.ca/guest...
The Conservative and Green platforms acknowledge the way overcrowding impacts British Columbians. The Green platform goes a step further by proposing an increase in bus service. We're seeking a commitment from the Conservatives and the NDP to dedicate funding to alleviate overcrowding."
The service on regular local routes today simply isn't sufficient. Overcrowding and passups are no longer just on Broadway in Vancouver. People are left behind by full buses in Castlegar, Kelowna, and Chilliwack.
"There are exciting things in all three platforms. We have strongly supported the SkyTrain extension to UBC and a provincial intercity bus network, and those are in the NDP platform. We remain worried that overcrowding has not been taken seriously in the NDP or Conservative platforms.
Whoops! And forgot one more thing! -Extending SkyTrain to UBC
Still seeking confirmation on how they will ensure TransLink can avoid planned 50% service cuts in 2026 (pls reach out if you can confirm).
NDP transit commitments: -BC-wide intercity bus network -regional rail to Chilliwack -(more?) Rapid bus on Hwy 1 -Funding for 3 of 11 BRT corridors in TL's Access for Everyone plan -Evaluate rail to Pemberton -Bring HandyDART operations in-house www.bcndp.ca/sites/d...
The Conservatives just released their transit platform, including: -Extending SkyTrain to Newton -Regional Rail to Abbotsford, Chilliwack -Buses to Squamish, Whistler They also called out service gaps & unreliability, hinting at more $ for bus operations and more bus lanes.
Movement members are reporting that crowding has come roaring back to the Canada Line. People are getting left behind at stations like King Edward. The first step to changing this is to call/e-mail your candidates! Here's how: eocampaign1.com/web-...#vancouver#translink#transit#yvr
