Rail for the Valley "the single most popular idea"

UPDATE: More coverage, see this editorial in the Surrey Leader: Keep the momentum An article by Jeff Nagel, appearing in Black Press newspapers throughout the Valley The Lower Mainland needs new rail transit lines and amenities ranging from better bike routes to theatres and teen centres. And don’t forget about housing. Those are among the […]

Federal infrastructure spending: speak out

The Black Press newspaper chain is asking the question, “What is the number one project in your community that you feel would be most effective in helping improve local economic and social conditions?” Respond in 75 words or less, by either leaving a comment on one of their websites, or writing a Letter to the […]

Calling all passenger rail advocates – PLEASE WRITE YOUR MAYOR!

Calling all passenger rail advocates – PLEASE WRITE YOUR MAYOR! (spread the word) regarding the upcoming federal budget: You may have heard, with the economic turmoil, that the federal government is planning a massive amount of new infrastructure spending for their next budget, supposedly for projects that are useful, ideally sustainable, and can be started […]

Canada asks provinces to suggest stimulus projects

Canada asks provinces to suggest stimulus projects As we’ve long pointed out, regular Interurban rail service could be up and running the whole distance between Chilliwack and Vancouver within 2 years, with political will. The Fraser Valley has been clamouring for this service for long enough. It is now time for our provincial politicians to […]