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Mayors' Council

@mayors_council

1 year

We’re here in Ottawa with a simple message: Metro Vancouver needs better public transit to meet the demands of our growing population, improve access to affordable housing and reduce GHG emissions. #cdnpoli #bcpoli 1/2

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@mayors_council

5 years

Great that @cathmckenna ’s mandate letter includes a permanent transit fund & conversion to zero-emission buses! We look forward to discussing how the federal govt can help us move quickly to expand transit service in #MetroVan #cdnpoli

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@mayors_council

5 years

AMAZING: Time lapse video of #ClimateStrikeCanada march in Vancouver. We’re inspired by the thousands of people speaking out for our future. It’s why in this election we’re fighting for permanent funding for public transit. Join us. #CureCongestion #elxn43

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@mayors_council

2 years

Congratulations to Mayor Brad West @BradWestPoCo and Mayor Mike Hurley @MayorofBurnaby on their appointments as Chair and Vice Chair of the Mayors’ Council #mayorscouncil #vanpoli @TransLink

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@mayors_council

1 year

On our first day of meetings on Parliament Hill, the Mayors’ Council is looking forward to talking about the importance of expanding public transit service as Metro Vancouver’s population grows. @BradWestPoCo #cdnpoli

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@mayors_council

6 years

Chair Corrigan announces that the Phase Two Plan of the 10-Year Vision is now fully funded, unlocking an estimated $7B in transit investments for Metro Vancouver. Great news for riders and drivers. One of the biggest ever infrastructure announcements in BC.

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@mayors_council

4 years

This morning, the PM and Minister @cathmckenna announced $14.9B in new federal transit funding, including $5.9B available immediately for stimulus projects, and a $3B per year Permanent Transit Fund starting in 2026. This funding is a game-changer. 1/x

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@mayors_council

5 years

Conservative platform threatens transportation projects in Metro Vancouver.

Conservative platform threatens transportation projects in Metro Vancouver, says mayor | CBC News

The Conservative Party released their costed platform Friday and the chair of the TransLink Mayor's Council — who is also mayor of New Westminster — is disappointed over what it could mean for Metro...

www.cbc.ca

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@mayors_council

5 years

Just by completing the 10-Year Vision, we can provide 70% of Metro Vancouver residents with such frequent transit service they won't need a schedule! #CureCongestion #cdnpoli

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@mayors_council

8 months

#Transit is essential for our communities, our economy and our environment. #MetroVancouver ’s transit expansion plan, #AccessforEveryone , will bring more buses, BRT & active transportation options. Tell the gov we need funding to get this plan off the ground 👉

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@mayors_council

5 years

Translink is launching the first 4 of these into service today. Each will take the equivalent of 85 cars off the road - that’s 100 tons fewer GHGs per year. This is a pilot. To convert the entire fleet, we need the next federal government on board as a partner. #CureCongestion

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@mayors_council

5 years

BREAKING: Mayors' Council launches campaign calling on all major parties to commit to curing congestion #CureCongestion #vanpoli #cdnpoli

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@mayors_council

1 year

Great meeting with NDP leader @theJagmeetSingh & Port Moody-Coquitlam MP @BonitaZarrillo . Increased funding is crucial to meet the needs of our region's growing population & together we're advocating for the federal government's commitment to our public transit. #cdnpoli #bcpoli

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@mayors_council

5 years

Good morning from #Ottawa ! Metro Vancouver mayors are here with @FCM_online calling for a Congestion Relief Fund to ensure Metro Vancouver can continue to prosper and grow 🚄🚌 #CureCongestion #cdnpoli #vanpoli

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@mayors_council

4 years

It is with regret that we heard today that @TransLink CEO Kevin Desmond is stepping down. Kevin has made a huge impact on our region through a period of massive transit growth, the roll-out of the 10-Year Vision, and the pandemic. We thank him and wish him well.

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@mayors_council

5 years

BREAKING: Today's federal budget doubles the Gas Tax Fund transfer next year to local govts. Good news: this could mean an extra $130M to expand our transit system. (Note that this does not affect pump prices). More details to come.

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@mayors_council

6 years

Many thanks to the Government of Canada and the Province of B.C. to helping to make these projects and the entire 10-Year Vision possible.

BC Transportation

@TranBC

6 years

Big transit news today with the announcement of two major rapid transit projects coming to Metro Vancouver - Broadway Subway and Surrey-Newton-Guildford Light Rail Transit: #vancouver #surreybc

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@mayors_council

1 year

Our Chair, Mayor @BradWestPoCo , presented to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services on the 2024 BC Budget today to make the case for the Province and all parties to support a quick roll out of our transit expansion plan, Access for Everyone. #bcpoli

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@mayors_council

6 years

The Phase One and Two Plans of the 10-Year Vision will deliver $13M per year - matched with municipal funding - towards local and regional cycling projects, including the Major Bike Network (MBN).

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@mayors_council

1 year

Today the Mayors' Council held a news conference at the @UBCM Convention with new data showing staggering ridership growth. We're outgrowing our transit infrastructure – fast. Time is running out for provincial & federal govs to commit new funding. ➡️

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@mayors_council

5 years

Join us in our call! Reach out to your local MPs and MLAs and show your support further investments for the expansion of our transit service #cdnpoli

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@mayors_council

7 months

Chair @BradWestPoCo tells #UBCM2024 Housing Summit: “If you want transit-oriented development, you need to have a proper transit system… Our biggest challenge in Metro Vancouver is that TransLink is at a crossroads…”

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@mayors_council

10 months

BREAKING: @Rob_Fleming joins the Mayors' Council to announce three new rapid transit corridors to meet growing demand for transit in our region. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is moving forward in Surrey, Langley and Maple Ridge and we're taking the next steps to define a rapid transit

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@mayors_council

7 years

Richmond Mayor @malcolmbrodie , Premier @jjhorgan and Minister @selinarobinson announce new SkyTrain and Canada Line cars coming to relieve overcrowding, as part of the Mayors’ 10-Year Vision.

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@mayors_council

4 years

Congratulations to @GeorgeHeyman as Minister Responsible for @TransLink . Looking forward to working with you to keep our region moving. We are ready to get to work on Safe Restart Phase II, Surrey-Langley SkyTrain, ZEV bus transition, and next wave of transit expansion in T2050.

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@mayors_council

5 years

Investing in public transit is key to reducing our impact on the environment! We had a great discussion with @JonathanWNV about the importance of completing the 10-Year Vision, converting our bus fleet to electric and working in partnership to build a more sustainable future

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@mayors_council

5 years

A permanent transit fund would allow Metro Vancouver to complete the remaining projects in the 10-Year Vision - including Skytrain to Langley in one phase, 5 new B-Lines, UBC Skytrain - and starting in 2022, begin building the projects to be identified in Transport 2050.

FCM

@FCM_online

5 years

A permanent funding mechanism for #publictransit would get Canadians moving and allow cities to start transit expansions ASAP #elxn43 #cdnmuni #cdnpoli

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@mayors_council

6 years

New North Shore B-Line biggest transit expansion on North Shore since introduction of SeaBus. @iamkennethchan in @VancityBuzz …

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@mayors_council

4 years

Today's announcement by the @CanadianPM of $14B in federal funding for provincial reopening plans is good news for @TransLink and transit agencies across Canada. Lots of work still to come but bringing all three levels of govt together is a key step.

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@mayors_council

9 months

Do you want faster bus service in #MetroVancouver ? 3 new #Bus Rapid #Transit projects are approved for: 🚍 North Shore-Metrotown 🚍 Langley-Maple Ridge 🚍 Surrey-White Rock But first we need government $ to make these projects happen. Learn more & show your support here:

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@mayors_council

3 years

This is welcome news for @TransLink and cities across BC and Canada. Transit systems continue to face big challenges due to the pandemic, but this new relief funding gives us time to come up with a sustainable, long-term recovery plan. Many thanks to @FCM_online for its voice.

FCM

@FCM_online

3 years

FCM welcomes today’s federal government announcement of $750 million in funding to tackle #PublicTransit operating shortfalls, with matching funds from the provinces and territories. This responds directly to advocacy from big city mayors and FCM members. #CDNmuni

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@mayors_council

5 years

Pleased to talk transit with @cathmckenna today! The expansion of transit service and getting new projects built is critically important for the MetroVan region and for meeting our climate targets 🚌🚄 Federal investments will help keep our plan on track #cdnpoli

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@mayors_council

1 year

Transit ridership is up 48% in 2022 - huge! As of March 2023, South of Fraser ridership is at 110% of pre-pandemic levels, and nearly 100% in Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows. March 2023 region-wide ridership is at 87% of 2019 levels - well ahead of any other US or Canadian agency.

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@mayors_council

4 years

Many thanks to @abundanttransit and many others in our region for joining our call on senior government to provide emergency relief funding for transit during this pandemic.

Abundant Transit BC

@abundanttransit

4 years

2.5k people have called on PM @JustinTrudeau and Premier @jjhorgan to prevent “deconstructing” essential transit in MetroVan. Please share and help get to 5k people today. 👩‍⚕️👷‍♂️🧑‍🍳🦸🚎 #savetransit

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@mayors_council

5 years

We are ready to accelerate the final transit, walking and cycling projects in the 10-Year Vision. We will need senior govt partners ready to work with us, with the planning needing to start NOW to get to yes by early 2021. Massive ridership growth demands quick action.

Bowinn Ma

@BowinnMa

5 years

That ☝️ is why investments in #PublicTransit , supporting #ActiveTransportation , & *good land use planning* are necessary for emissions reductions in the transportation sector *in addition* to the electrification of vehicles themselves.

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@mayors_council

1 year

Day 2 in Ottawa, talking about federal funding for the Access for Everyone plan. We're making good use of the City's pedestrian infrastructure. #cdnpoli #bcpoli

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@mayors_council

1 year

Access for Everyone will reach every corner of the region. The plan will: 🚍 Dbl bus service 🚍 Add up to 9 new BRT 🚍 Increase #HandyDART 🚍 Plan rapid #transit to the #NorthShore 🚍 Increase #SeaBus 🚍 Extend SkyTrain to #UBC 🚍 Build the gondola to #SFU For details ➡️

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@mayors_council

5 years

DYK, TransLink ridership is up an astonishing 20% since 2016? Our transit system can’t keep up with demand without continued funding from the federal and provincial governments. We’re bringing this message to Ottawa: #curecongestion #cdnpoli

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@mayors_council

5 years

We are joining the Federation of Canadian Municipalities in calling for a permanent and predictable federal funding mechanism for #bettertransit across the country! #CureCongestion #cdnpoli

FCM

@FCM_online

5 years

What do we want? A permanent federal funding mechanism to set Canada on a path to #bettertransit nationwide. #Election2019 #cdnmuni #cdnpoli

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@mayors_council

6 years

Mayors Corrigan and @MayorStewart with Ministers @SohiAmarjeet and @clairetrevena announcing signing of federal-provincial infrastructure funding program that pave the way for 10-Year Vision. Good news. Onwards!

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@mayors_council

5 years

BREAKING: Surrey Langley SkyTrain takes major step forward as Mayors’ Council votes to proceed with final business case #vanpoli #CureCongestion

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@mayors_council

1 year

Mayors’ Council members hear an update from @TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn on latest ridership data at its meeting this morning. The message: the system is full, with overcrowding approaching pre-pandemic levels and expected to get worse in the fall. Time to grow the system.

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@mayors_council

4 years

@j_mcelroy We aim to serve.

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@mayors_council

4 years

This week, we asked Deputy PM @cafreeland and Min. @cathmckenna to accelerate the promised Permanent Transit Fund to help us build Surrey-Langley SkyTrain, buy e-buses and get ready for new projects to come in T2050 plan. @FCM_online @canadiantransit

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@mayors_council

5 years

“Unless munis, provs and the fed govt prepare for our nation’s future as a bigger & more urban country, by planning, funding & actually building public transit, and a lot more of it, the quality of life in Canada’s big cities is at risk.” Let’s get to work

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@mayors_council

1 year

Lots of buzz on Parliament Hill about our delegation from the Metro Vancouver region. We were grateful that so many MPs, political staff, and department staff attended our reception this evening. #cdnpoli #bcpoli

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@mayors_council

5 years

Thanks for meeting with us today @theJagmeetSingh ! We are grateful for the chance to talk about the urgency of completing the 10-Year Vision and making future federal transit funding permanent #cdnpoli

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@mayors_council

5 years

BREAKING: Mayors' Council launches mobilization campaign ahead of the federal election. E-mail the MP and candidates for your #MetroVancouver riding to help #CureCongestion ! #cdnpoli

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@mayors_council

5 years

Today we were joined by a crowd of community leaders and supporters who joined in our call to the Fed. Gov. to commit to the next phase of our transit expansion plan - Click here for more details

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@mayors_council

3 years

We look forward to working with Ministers @GeorgeHeyman , @Rob_Fleming and @BowinnMa to achieve these ambitious transportation targets. Transport 2050 and the upcoming renewal of our 10-Year Vision are the starting points to operationalize the #CleanBC Roadmap. Let's get to work.

Bowinn Ma

@BowinnMa

3 years

Today's #CleanBC Roadmap to 2030 includes an aggressive transport target of not only a 30% province-wide mode share for transit and active transportation by 2030, but a 25% *reduction* in vehicle-kms traveled compared to 2020 -- a HUGE ambition I'm looking forward to working on.

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@mayors_council

6 months

No new $$ for TransLink in today’s BC Budget, but discussions are ongoing between the Mayors’ Council and provincial government to confirm funding for the Access for Everyone plan.

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@mayors_council

1 year

Our Chair ⁦ @BradWestPoCo ⁩ joins the new Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities ⁦ @SeanFraserMP ⁩ in a tour of the ⁦ @TransLink ⁩ system and discussion on the link between transit and affordable housing.

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@mayors_council

5 years

Metro Vancouver saw an incredible 7.1% growth in transit ridership last year! To keep up, we need to accelerate completion of the 10-Year Vision and start the next phase of transit expansion. Sustainable federal funding is the key. #CureCongestion #cdnpoli

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@mayors_council

7 months

Chair @BradWestPoCo on @GlobalBC : “The provincial budget is on Feb 22 and we need to see a significant move from the Province. If we don't we are on a pathway for very significant reductions in TransLink service… I want people to imagine, Surrey-Langley SkyTrain opening and not

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@mayors_council

1 year

Thank you MP @takovanpopta for hosting us for lunch with the @CPC_HQ Pacific caucus. It was a great opportunity to talk about our shared priority of keeping goods and people moving in the Metro Vancouver region. #cdnpoli #bcpoli

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@mayors_council

5 years

It is an exciting day! The launch of the first 5 Rapid Bus lines of the 12 proposed in our 10-Year Vision. These projects were proposed >5 years ago and funded 3 years ago. A long-tail in project development, which is why we need to keep the momentum in funding transit.

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@mayors_council

5 years

Thank you to all of our supporters and community leaders who came out today to join in our call to the Fed. Government to commit to the next phase of our transit expansion plan!

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@mayors_council

5 years

Demand for transit in #MetroVan is growing faster than anywhere else in North America. Our most critical transit projects are at risk of delay without permanent, predictable, federal funding. Learn more on our website #CureCongestion #cdnpoli

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@mayors_council

5 years

We can't wait! This is a big, transformative piece of the 10-Year Vision, a long time in the planning and now just weeks from rolling out into our communities. Many thanks to the municipalities along these routes and @TransLink for doing the hard work of making it happen.

Kenneth Chan

@iamkennethchan

5 years

#TransLink will launch its first four RapidBus routes on January 6: - two new routes on 41st Avenue and Lougheed Highway - rebranding of existing 95 B-Line and 96 B-Line - North Shore RapidBus delayed to as late as April #Vancouver #vanpoli

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@mayors_council

3 years

This announcement by @cathmckenna accelerates @TransLink 's Low-Carbon Fleet Strategy, enabling Metro Vancouver to benefit more quickly from the roll-out of cleaner, quieter buses. Zero-emission buses are now the default option for the future for our bus fleet. #bcpoli #vanpoli

Catherine McKenna

@cathmckenna

3 years

We’re investing more money in zero-emission city buses and school buses to fight climate change and improve daily life. More electric buses means: 💨 Cleaner air 🛣️ Quieter streets 🏗️ Creating good jobs 🌎 Safer planet for our kids #GoingElectric

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@mayors_council

5 years

Mayor @kennedystewart delivering the message to federal leaders like Infrastructure Minister @cathmckenna that Metro Vancouver is shovel-ready on critical transit expansion projects to relieve overcrowding, keep the people and goods moving and lower GHGs:

Vancouver mayor believes city’s major issues will see significant progress with re-elected federal...

Kennedy Stewart said he got positive responses on transit, drug-overdose prevention, and housing, although he acknowledged there were no signed commitments

www.theglobeandmail.com

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@mayors_council

5 years

If you’re a voter concerned about transit, you’ll want to check out our #CureCongestion Voters’ Guide. We’re not endorsing any party or candidate – the Guide has responses from the four main parties and their positions on transportation:

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@mayors_council

10 years

We agree MT @BrentToderian : Think you only benefit from #transit investment if you ride transit? We all benefit. http://t.co/IDsG2lv2uj

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@mayors_council

1 year

Our meeting with Infrastructure and Communities Minister @DLeBlancNB was an excellent opportunity to talk about next steps in our region's partnership with the federal government on public transit. #cdnpoli

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@mayors_council

4 years

Today's federal climate change plan includes as one of its five pillars a focus on sustainable transportation, including ZEV buses, active transportation and permanent transit funding. Good news for transit across the country.

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@mayors_council

3 years

@cafreeland This is the most significant advance in federal transit funding in decades and will allow us to plan the long-term future for transit in Metro Vancouver with the confidence that funding is available. Kudos and thanks to @cathmckenna for moving federal transit policy so far.

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@mayors_council

7 years

Many thanks for making the case for the design of the Pattullo Bridge that the Mayors’ Council approved in 2014. Couldn’t have said it better ourselves!

Bowinn Ma

@BowinnMa

7 years

@vanbourse @TransLink 1/ Actually, as an engineer with an academic background in transportation I absolutely agree with this. Urban congestion isn't relieved by the addition of lanes on a bridge. It's managed by good land use planning and investing in a variety of transportation modes.

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@mayors_council

8 years

Big win today! We approved a $2B plan to improve transit & roads. 1st major investment in almost a decade #MetroVan

Ten Year Investment Plan

A 10 year plan that will move the region towards the goals in the Regional Transportation Strategy.

tenyearvision.translink.ca

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@mayors_council

5 years

Kudos to PoCo for moving fast to consider the proposed interim regional ride-hailing license just approved by the Mayors' Council. All Region 1 municipalities urged to do the same.

Brad West

@BradWestPoCo

5 years

Glad that Mayors rose to the challenge of getting single biz license for ride hailing #Uber #lyft . Was the only thing that made sense. Equally proud of @CityofPoCo ’s leadership in getting it done. We will put regional license on Council agenda at first opportunity. #bcpoli

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@mayors_council

1 year

This record-setting population growth will require Canadian transit agencies to grow and improve service at rates not seen for decades so that the best and brightest arriving on our shores can be successful. Building transit, and cities, takes time - we need to start now

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@mayors_council

5 years

This week the Mayors' Council supported an aggressive Low Carbon Fleet Strategy! We need federal funding commitments to help us fulfill our goal to be carbon neutral by 2050 and reduce emissions by 45% by 2030! 🚌🔋

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@mayors_council

3 years

Congratulations to Mayor @jonathanxcote and @MayorFroese for their re-election to Chair and Vice-Chair of the Mayors' Council in our meeting this morning. #vanpoli

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@mayors_council

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Access for Everyone will reach every corner of the region. The plan will: 🚍 Dbl bus service 🚍 Add up to 9 new BRT 🚍 Increase #HandyDART 🚍 Plan rapid #transit to the #NorthShore 🚍 Increase #SeaBus 🚍 Extend SkyTrain to #UBC 🚍 Build the gondola to #SFU For details ➡️

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@mayors_council

7 years

Stuck in traffic? Crowded on transit? There is a cure. Find out more at #curecongestion #bcelxn17

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@mayors_council

5 years

It's time to make transportation a federal election issue! Read @jonathanxcote and @BTTC_metrovan @pladner 's recent op-ed and learn about the important role the federal government plays in funding local transportation #CureCongestion #cdnpoli #vanpoli

Jonathan Cote and Peter Ladner: It’s time to make transportation a federal election issue

vancouversun.com

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@mayors_council

7 years

Today’s announcement by all three level of government on new SkyTrain and Canada Line vehicles is the kind of intergovernmental partnership needed to deliver the next phase of the 10-Year Vision. Time for all parties to finalize an agreement to keep the region moving.

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@mayors_council

7 years

Welcome @BowinnMa & @clairetrevena to the @TransLink file! Looking forward to working w/ you to complete 10-Year Vision. #bcpoli #vanpoli

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@mayors_council

4 years

For those watching our live-stream meeting this morning, this report is absolutely relevant to our discussions. Many thanks, @FCM_online , for making the case for #cdnmuni needs related to COVID-19 in Ottawa.

FCM

@FCM_online

4 years

Municipalities nationwide face a near-term gap of $10-15B. FCM is calling on the federal gov’t for emergency operating funding for #cdnmuni of all sizes—to keep essential services running & Cdns safe & supported. #cdnpoli #COVID ー19 #ProtectingServices

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@mayors_council

6 years

Today, as part of our 10-Year Vision, @TransLink announced a major electric bus trial, w/ funding from @MetroVancouver + @NRCan , support from @CUTRIC_CRITUC . Thanks to all partners for bringing this clean innovation to our region.

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@mayors_council

5 years

It was a pleasure tuning in this morning to hear @cathmckenna talk about the need to invest in public transit! #MetroVan has been putting federal dollars to work and we look forward to continuing partnerships with the Fed Govt. to keep up with exploding ridership growth🚄🚌

Catherine McKenna

@cathmckenna

5 years

Looking forward to the 2020 @Globe_series today in YVR and discussing resilient infrastructure in a changing climate. But first, a quick chat with @cbcearlyedition host Stephen Quinn about shaping a cleaner economy for Canadians. #Globe2020

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@mayors_council

1 year

Members of the Mayors’ Council are in Ottawa to push for federal funding for public transit in the 2024 Budget. Thanks to team @FCM_online for a great discussion on moving up the Permanent Transit Fund to keep cities moving. #cdnpoli

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@mayors_council

1 year

Many thanks to the Prime Minister for recognizing the critical role that transit plays in meeting key national objectives on affordability, climate action and supporting recording setting population growth. Onwards!

Justin Trudeau

@JustinTrudeau

1 year

My message to @FCM_Online today: Canadians are counting on us to work together as partners and deliver on affordable housing, resilient infrastructure, and accessible transit. That’s why I have made a point of attending this conference every year – and why I always will.

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Mayors' Council

@mayors_council

3 years

Many thanks to both you and Minister @BowinnMa , as well as Minister @selinarobinson when she was in the role, for working so closely with @TransLink in the development of this plan. This kind of partnership is critical to keep our region moving.

George Heyman

@GeorgeHeyman

3 years

📣Another important step towards achieving B.C.'s climate action goals! TransLink’s new 30-year strategy reflects our collaboration and alignment of key priorities to strengthen climate action, affordability, equity and reconciliation. #Transport2050

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@mayors_council

1 year

Productive dialogue with Cloverdale-Langley City MP @jwaldag on the opportunity to expand transit in his rapidly growing constituency. Together, we're pushing for the federal support our region needs to keep Metro Vancouver moving & thriving. #cdnpoli #bcpoli

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@mayors_council

4 years

Today, @FCM_online released a major report on impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on local govts, incld transit agencies. They are calling for a $2.4B national emergency operating funding program for Canadian transit agencies, to help us protect transit access to essential services.

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Mayors' Council

@mayors_council

6 years

Phase One and Two Plans of the 10–Year Vision will increase capacity of the SkyTrain network by 60% - sufficient to meet projected demand until 2045. This is a commitment to supporting the future of our region.

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Mayors' Council

@mayors_council

10 years

Mayors’ Council recommended ballot for the Transportation and Transit Referendum #CutCongestion http://t.co/htewtwnOL4

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@mayors_council

7 months

. @BradWestPoco : “The pressures on TransLink couldn’t be more intense. Demand on the system has never been higher.” On the need for prov/fed funding: “We can’t keep a transit system at 2019 service levels while adding at least 50k people to the region every year.” #UBCM2024

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Mayors' Council

@mayors_council

5 years

So thankful to have the support of so many amazing organizations in our call to establish a Congestion Relief Fund - Thanks for joining us today for the launch of our voter mobilization campaign! #CureCongestion #cdnpoli

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Mayors' Council

@mayors_council

7 years

We look forward to working in partnership w/ Minister @selinarobinson to complete 10-Year Vision in Metro Van:

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@mayors_council

5 years

"Metro Vancouver has made progress curing congestion, but more needs to be done. We need to provide residents with improved, reliable, convenient and well-connected options for walking, biking and taking transit.” Erin O'Melinn, Executive Director @WeAreHub #CureCongestion

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@mayors_council

7 years

Tolls, mobility pricing, affordability. @jonathanxcote details a principled approach to #curecongestion #bcelxn17

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Mayors' Council

@mayors_council

2 years

We are calling on senior govts to work with us over the next year to come up with the solutions we need so we can begin expanding transit service. Metro Vancouver needs transit to support a fast-growing population, bring service to areas without any now, and meet GHG targets. 1/x

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Mayors' Council

@mayors_council

1 year

With federal & provincial funding, TransLink’s Access for Everyone plan will double bus service and add 170km of rapid transit throughout the region. We need the federal government to invest in this plan so we can begin adding more services w/o delay. 2/2

Access for Everyone

The new plan for expanding public transit across B.C.'s Lower Mainland and improving infrastructure for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.

accessforeveryone.ca

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Mayors' Council

@mayors_council

2 years

Today we launched public consultations the 10-Year Priorities for our long term transportation strategy, Transport 2050. This ambitious plan - more than double what set out to do in our 2014 Vision - will require sustained partnership with BC and Canada.

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Mayors' Council

@mayors_council

5 years

It was our pleasure to meet with the federal @NDP leader @theJagmeetSingh this morning in Ottawa to discuss our region’s struggle with congestion and the importance of establishing a Congestion Relief Fund! #CureCongestion #cdnpoli

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Mayors' Council

@mayors_council

1 year

Our Chair, Mayor @BradWestPoCo speaking at @SBofT alongside @MetroVancouver Chair @MayorHarvie about our region’s approach to preparing for and servicing record setting population growth and an innovative economy while improving affordability.

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Mayors' Council

@mayors_council

5 years

We are proud to support FCM’s efforts to secure permanent, predictable federal transit funding. Such a fund would enable Metro Vancouver to complete the remaining projects in the 10-Year Vision and get started right away on new projects to be identified in Transport 2050.

FCM

@FCM_online

5 years

What do we want? A permanent federal funding mechanism to set Canada on a path to #bettertransit nationwide. #Election2019 #cdnmuni #cdnpoli

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@mayors_council

1 year

Min. @DLeBlancNB 's commitment to release details on how the Permanent Transit Fund will work this fall will help us plan for projects in 2026. But waiting until 2026 is too long - we need new transit now to support record-setting pop. growth.

LeBlanc says plans for new infrastructure funding program on track for the fall

Infrastructure Minister Dominic LeBlanc says framework for new funding expected in fall

www.theglobeandmail.com

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@mayors_council

4 years

Metro Van voters need to know where #bcelxn2020 parties stand on transit. We’re asking party leaders to answer 5 questions including details on they will help us deliver new projects. Read the letters here: @bcgreens @bcliberals @bcndp

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