VOTE THIS SATURDAY

  Municipal elections are upon us, this Saturday Nov. 19. You can vote from 8:00AM to 8:00PM.   We must have strong local representation to get passenger rail moved forward. Local elections are often all about voter turnout, which, some elections, is only 20-25%. The good news on that is, your own vote makes more of an [...]

Rail For the Valley gives Top Honours to Rick Green

  Media Release: Rail For the Valley gives Top Honours to Rick Green Rail For the Valley has singled out Langley Township Mayor Rick Green for Top Honours when it comes to advocating timely, sustainable transportation options. Among South of Fraser politicians his efforts have been outstanding in ensuring that people understand that there are affordable and [...]

Chilliwack council candidates views on passenger rail

As most of you are aware, there is only one candidate running for Mayor – our current mayor Sharon Gaetz. As for council, it's another story. There are many candidates, with varying views on Rail For the Valley   Here is a link to an illuminating Chilliwack Progress questionnaire: http://www.theprogress.com/news/election/133171628.html The three best answers with regard to [...]

All Candidates Meetings happening now – go to one in your community

  Municipal elections are less than 2 weeks away!    Abbotsford has an All Candidates Meeting coming up (for council candidates): When: Tuesday Nov. 8 at 7 p.m.  Where: Matsqui Centennial Auditorium So far, the campaign in Abbotsford has been focused entirely on water. It's time to broaden the debate. This meeting is a perfect chance to [...]

Taxpayers entitled to better transit: Light rail advocate – News1130

Taxpayers entitled to better transit: Light rail advocate Call comes as mayors float idea of two-cent-a-litre gas tax Renee Bernard Jul 08, 2011 20:34:59 PM FRASER VALLEY (NEWS1130) – If we pay the taxes, we want the transit. The proposed increase in gas taxes to pay for the Evergreen Line has some saying it's time [...]

Chilliwack passenger rail supporters: Volunteers, donations needed!

Attention Chilliwack supporters of passenger rail… Rail For the Valley plans to be a major presence at Chilliwack's Party in the Park this summer, and we need volunteers. Party in the Park  http://www.downtownchilliwack.com/page.php?id=55   Friday evenings in July and August, at Central Community Park (corner of Victoria and Young) beginning THIS FRIDAY.   Through our Society, we [...]

Translink and the Interurban

As most of you know, the latest transit proposals from Translink have once again neglected the Interurban. Something had to be said. Here is my Letter to the Editor,  now published in the Surrey Leader and other local papers. Interurban gets rough ride from TransLink Published: June 16, 2011 12:00 PM  Updated: June 16, 2011 12:23 PM [...]

Election – VOTE VOTE VOTE! – quotes from candidates on RAIL

VOTING TIME! Monday May 2. VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE Of course, there are many factors to consider in deciding how to vote this federal election. On the issue of Rail for the Valley, the federal government plays a supporting role, with the provincial government providing specific direction. Still, federal politics matter – just ask [...]

Friends of Rail For the Valley – AGM This Tuesday in Chilliwack

For those who are not on our mailing list, you may not have received this notice. The Friends of Rail For the Valley Society will be holding its Annual General Meeting this Tuesday in Chilliwack.   When: Tuesday April 12th at 7:00pm Where: University of the Fraser Valley,  Chilliwack Campus, 45635 Yale Rd Building A, Room [...]

LIGHT RAIL FIRM RELEASES INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS OF KEVIN FALCON TRANSIT STUDY

UPDATE: Media so far News1130 http://www.news1130.com/news/local/article/187220–rail-group-provincial-report-biased Chilliwack Times http://www.chilliwacktimes.com/news/False+assumptions+worry+rail+expert/4325083/story.html Laila Yuile (2nd item in the post)  http://lailayuile.com/2011/02/22/government-is-as-government-does/   LIGHT RAIL FIRM RELEASES INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS OF KEVIN FALCON TRANSIT STUDY At the request of Rail For the Valley, the rail firm Leewood Projects Ltd has provided an analysis of the recent MoTI Transit Study commissioned by former Transportation Minister Kevin Falcon, that came [...]