Chilliwack Progress – RapidBus coming to Chilliwack, says Premier

RapidBus coming to Chilliwack, says Premier By Robert Freeman – Chilliwack Progress Published: October 05, 2010 7:00 AM Premier Gordon CampbellA?ai??i??ai???s promise at last weekA?ai??i??ai???s UBCM convention to extend RapidBus service to Chilliwack is welcome A?ai??i??ai??? if perplexing A?ai??i??ai??? news to city officials and light-rail advocates. Chilliwack Coun. Diane Janzen, who chairs the cityA?ai??i??ai???s transportation […]

Abbotsford News – Too soon to pick SkyTrain over light rail: Watts

Too soon to pick SkyTrain over light rail: Watts * Light rail delivers more bang for the buck By Jeff Nagel – BC Local News Published: October 04, 2010 5:00 PM Updated: October 04, 2010 5:45 PM Premier Gordon Campbell pledged to deliver “SkyTrain to Langley” on Friday but Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts says the […]

CBC News – British Columbia – VIDEO: Light rail recommended for Fraser Valley

VIDEO: Light rail recommended for Fraser Valley Last Updated: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 | 10:45 AM PT Comments32Recommend20 CBC News A new report says a light rail commuter line with 18 stops from Surrey to Chilliwack, B.C., would be an inexpensive way to beat traffic congestion in the Fraser Valley. via CBC News – British […]

Rail for the Valley – Breakfast Television Vancouver – Citytv Video Portal

Video Clip: Rail for the Valley (02:58) John Vissers from Rail for the Valley joins BT to discuss the possibility of commuter trains going out to Chilliwack. via Rail for the Valley – Breakfast Television Vancouver – Citytv Video Portal.

Langley Times – Editorial A?ai??i??ai??? Speed up transit decisions

Editorial A?ai??i??ai??? Speed up transit decisions Published: October 05, 2010 10:00 AM Updated: October 05, 2010 10:01 AM Premier Gordon Campbell stated on Friday that SkyTrain will eventually be extended to Langley. In his speech to the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention, the premier said that the SkyTrain extension will be part of the next […]

Study lauds light rail

Study lauds light rail Light trains can carry South of the Fraser commuters, a new consultant’s report suggests. By Christina Toth and Heather Colpitts, Postmedia Network Inc. September 24, 2010 One hundred years after the Interurban rail wound its way across the Fraser Valley, light rail proponents in Langley and beyond are optimistic the passenger […]

Report supports light rail

Report supports light rail ‘An honest accounting’ of the potential transit system By Christina Toth, The Times September 21, 2010 Light rail proponents are optimistic about having passenger service return to the Fraser Valley after the release of a feasibility study on Monday. “We’re tremendously excited. This is the most comprehensive light rail study ever […]

Mayor remains mum on latest rail system study

Mayor remains mum on latest rail system study By Tyler Olsen, The Times September 24, 2010 Fraser Valley rail activist John Vissers hopes an in-depth report that bills the capital costs of a rail connection between Chilliwack and Surrey at $500 million will help convince city council to support a Fraser Valley passenger rail system. […]

Report supports valley light rail

Report supports valley light rail By Christina Toth, The Times September 24, 2010 One hundred years after the Interurban rail wound its way across the Fraser Valley, light rail proponents are optimistic the passenger service can make a comeback after the release of a feasibility study on Monday. Rail service could be re-established on about […]

Chilliwack Progress – Regional transportation needs ‘holistic’ approach

Regional transportation needs ‘holistic’ approach By Katie Bartel – Chilliwack Progress Published: September 24, 2010 1:00 PM Updated: September 24, 2010 1:38 PM As much as a light rail service could benefit the Fraser Valley, it’s not the be all end all solution for connecting communities, says the president of the Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce. […]