TransLink's funding plans unveiled
Port Mann Bridge buses, SkyTrain upgrades and Evergreen Line included
CBC News
Posted: Sep 17, 2012 3:16 PM PT
Last Updated: Sep 17, 2012 9:21 PM PT
Related
TransLink has announced it has found nearly $100 million in new efficiencies over each of the next three years to help cover its funding gap.
The Lower Mainland transit authority made the revelation as it laid out its three-year financial plan Monday.
Among the key projects that can now go ahead are the rapid bus lines for the Port Mann Bridge, although there will not be as many buses running as once planned.
There also will be upgrades to SkyTrain and a B-Line express bus service along King George Boulevard, and the yet-to-be-built $1.4-billion Evergreen Line is also still a go.
SkyTrain upgrades are among the funding priorities for TransLink, it was announced Monday. (CBC)TransLink executive vice-president Bob Paddon says the authority has been able to find efficiencies, but there’s a limit to the projects it can undertake.
“This plan also acknowledges that our expansion is coming to an end. It's an important expansion. Evergreen Line, Highway 1, King George Boulevard. From here on in, TransLink is going to be working within its means."
The current plan is contingent on local mayors approving a $30-million property tax hike, which they have voted against in the past.
With files from CBC's Renee FilipponeShare Tools
Latest British Columbia News Headlines
- B.C.'s largest Ahmadiyya mosque opens in Delta
- Hundreds of people are attending the opening of the Baitur Rahman mosque in Delta, described as the largest Ahmadiyya Muslim house of worship in B.C. more »
- Vancouver's outdoor pools open for long weekend
- Vancouver's five outdoor swimming pools open on Saturday morning, just in time for the Victoria Day long weekend. more »
- RCMP has 'no interest' in discussing harassment suit settlement
- A lawyer representing 300 women who worked for the RCMP alleging harassment and gender-based discrimination in a lawsuit says the national police force is declining an offer to mediate. more »
- First Nations chief asks to meet B.C. premier over pipelines
- A First Nations chief in northern B.C. is demanding a face-to-face meeting with the premier over pipeline projects. more »
Must Watch
Top News Headlines
- Spectator killed at Edmonton Jeep event
- A 20-year-old woman died Saturday during an event for Jeep enthusiasts held in the parking lot just west of downtown Edmonton. more »
- Rescue attempt over for missing fishermen in New Brunswick
- The rescue attempt for two missing fishermen has been called off in New Brunswick, hours after one body was found. more »
- Afghan legislators block law protecting women
- An Afghan legislator says conservative lawmakers have blocked approval of a law that aims to protect women's freedoms, saying parts of it violate Islamic principles. more »
- Senator Pamela Wallin leaves Conservative caucus
- Senator Pamela Wallin says she is recusing herself from the Conservative caucus while her travel expense claims are under scrutiny. Wallin's departure comes one day after Senator Mike Duffy left the Tory caucus amid controversy over his expense claims. more »
- Public raising funds to buy alleged Rob Ford crack video
- RCMP has 'no interest' in discussing harassment suit settlement
- Transgender teen finds strength in hockey
- Vancouver Island coal mine application rejected
- Taxpayers Federation outraged after acupuncturist's alleged fraud
- How did Christy Clark pull off a B.C. election stunner?
- First Nations chief asks to meet B.C. premier over pipelines
- B.C. climber killed jumping to avoid falling rock
- Vancouver company intercepts LSD-laced mail
