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City understated Light Rail shortfalls, misled stakeholders
IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Surrey, BC We’re taking issue with a dishonest claim by the City of Surrey that a SkyTrain extension to Langley is “only 5 minutes faster than LRT.” This is on the City of Surrey’s...
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6 Myths on Light Rail Transit in Surrey
Here are six myths and inaccuracies about Light Rail, SkyTrain and buses from Light Rail supporters. Click or tap each question to open the answer: MYTH: Light Rail Transit is more cost-effective....
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Citizens noting unrealistic LRT promise by Surrey First
IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Surrey, BC Citizens all over Surrey are taking notice of an unrealistic campaign promise to deliver Light Rail Transit (LRT) by 2018, by mayoral candidate Linda Hepner and the...
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Province removes Light Rail lock-in for Surrey from referendum ballot
We have scored a major victory in the battle for better Surrey transit. The oncoming transit referendum (the Metro Vancouver Transportation & Transit Plebiscite) had been centered on a 10-year-plan...
View ArticleConservatives should cancel funding for Surrey LRT
IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Surrey, BC In light of rumours that Conservative Party Leader Stephen Harper would be announcing funding for proposed Light Rail in Surrey, local advocates in Surrey have warned the...
View ArticleFederal Liberals miss mark with LRT promise
IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Surrey, BC The City of Surrey – not Conservatives – should be held responsible for an ongoing 2-year standstill on acquiring federal funding for a proposed LRT system. Liberal Party...
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Mayor Linda Hepner breaks LRT election promise
IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Sep 30, 2015 – Surrey, BC On Monday, September 28th, Mayor Linda Hepner broke an election promise to Surrey citizens to deliver the first-phase of a proposed Light Rail Transit...
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No Surrey LRT benefits for South Surrey-White Rock
At least one local developer has been misled into thinking South Surrey will get an LRT service. SkyTrain for Surrey reminds residents and decision-makers in South Surrey-White Rock that the proposed...
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City of Surrey survey misleads stakeholders on Bus Rapid Transit
IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 9, 2015 - Surrey, BC SkyTrain for Surrey is calling out the City of Surrey for misleading stakeholders about LRT and rapid transit in a CitySpeaks citizen survey released...
View ArticleProvince urged to choose SkyTrain, refuse Surrey LRT funding
IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Surrey, BC SkyTrain for Surrey is calling on the Province of B.C., in consultation for B.C.’s 2016 budget, to take leadership and choose a SkyTrain system South of Fraser. As part...
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