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Sep. 10, 2013 / Gordon Price

Referendum: The Frampton Update

From Caelie Frampton’s comprehensive Metro Vancouver Update: . Regional Referendum for TransLink The Province continues to move forward with plans…
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Sep. 09, 2013 / Gordon Price

Referendum: A Counter Strategy?

I’m not sure I understand why ‘Better Transit Now’ is bringing forward a petition calling for the Province to fund…
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Aug. 30, 2013 / Gordon Price

Panel on the Referendum: "Running Campaigns, Winning Votes" – Sep 24

Another SFU Carbon Talks: Running Campaigns, Winning Votes A panel discussion on the upcoming Metro Vancouver transportation referendum With the…
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Aug. 29, 2013 / Gordon Price

The Bateman Strategy: Killing TransLink – and the regional vision

Not that I want to publicize Jordan Bateman (the local spokesman for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation) even more, since the…
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Aug. 27, 2013 / Gordon Price

Hillsdon and Pachal's "Leap Ahead" – A Funding Solution for TransLink

Paul Hillsdon and Nathan Pachal – two young transportation bloggers – have offered an option for funding transit in this…
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Aug. 23, 2013 / Gordon Price

Referendum: The Poll – 1

Every couple of weeks, PT will check in on the public mood (presumably a relatively well-informed public if they’re reading this…
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Aug. 20, 2013 / Gordon Price

The Referendum Barometer

Here’s a measure to keep in mind as the referendum on transit funding proceeds. The further away the local MLAs…
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Aug. 20, 2013 / Gordon Price

Does This Matter: "Integrating Land Use and Transportation Planning"

Here are the latest Sustainability Breakfasts in Surrey and Coquitlam from Metro Vancouver: . Managing Growth: Integrating Land Use and…
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Aug. 16, 2013 / Gordon Price

The TransLink Hate-On

There’s a valid difference of opinion as to whether the referendum on transit funding can be won or lost.  But everyone…
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Aug. 15, 2013 / Gordon Price

Referendum: The Questions – 1

Time for a few questions regarding the referendum the Premier is requiring for new sources of revenue for transit expansion…
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Aug. 12, 2013 / Gordon Price

The No-Brainer: Why Brent Toderian loves transit

An interview in The Buzzer for “I Love Transit” Week.  Here’s an excerpt: Is transit a key part of our…
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Jul. 31, 2013 / Gordon Price

Referendum: Do the Liberals want a Yes vote?

Here’s a quote from Mike McDonald –  “director of the B.C. Liberals’ (permanent) election campaign” – in Vaughn Palmer’s column: On…
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Jul. 26, 2013 / Gordon Price

Referendum: The High-Risk Strategy

If the referendum is about TransLink, or just which particular tax is the least obnoxious, the referendum results in a big…
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Jul. 25, 2013 / Gordon Price

Referendum: The Emerging Strategy of No

It’s becoming apparent what the ‘No’ strategy will be on the referendum question that aims to get increased revenues for TransLink…

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