The Lower Mainland’s population is growing and in many areas public transportation can’t keep up with demand. Commuters along the busy Broadway corridor face overcrowded buses and frequent pass-ups. In the rapidly-developing communities south of the Fraser, it has been more than two decades since new rapid transit infrastructure has been built. The economic benefits of transit expansion would be significant, and the cost of inaction would be severe.

However, Translink’s current funding model is inadequate for an expansion, and even maintaining the status quo will require new money. While more transit options are clearly required, should the projects be prioritized and who should pay for these

Event Details

Monday, November 18, 2013 6:30 – 9:00 pm

Program begins at 6:30 pm. Reception to follow.

Hilton Hotel Metrotown 6083 McKay Avenue Burnaby, BC – map

Closest Skytrain station: Metrotown

This event is free of charge.

Moderator

Stephen Quinn – Host, CBC’s On the Coast

Panelists

Ian Druce, BCom’97 – Director, Steer Davies Gleave

Lawrence Frank – Professor in Sustainable Transportation and Health, UBC

Ian Jarvis, BCom’78 – CEO, TransLink

Carole Jolly, MA’03 (Planning) – Director of Transportation Planning, UBC Campus & Community Planning

Paul Lee, P.Eng. – Rapid Transit & Strategic Projects Manager, City of Surrey

RSVP

Please RSVP online by Tuesday, November 12, 2013.