Worth Reposting: Walton on TransLink funding – Mar 1

Carbon Talks will be hosting a dialogue with Mayor Richard Walton, Chair of TransLink’s Mayor’s Council : “A Mayor’s vision of how to fund regional public transportation”.
On February 5th, the Mayors Council put forward recommendations to the province, including a minor sales tax of 0.5% as one possible sustainable funding solution. Other short-term funding options include reviving the vehicle levy and using carbon tax revenue from future increases.
At this Carbon Talk, Mayor Walton will speak to his work advocating for practical solutions to fund regional public transportation infrastructure.
When: Friday March 1, 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Where: SFU Harbour Centre Room 1700, 515 West Hastings St
Register here.
Live Webcast: http://creative-services.sfu.ca/broadcast (please note that registration is not required for watching the webcast)