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Mayors approve ‘stopgap’ 2024 TransLink funding, but ‘fiscal cliff’ still loomsTransLink CEO Kevin Quinn described the investment plan as a 'stopgap' measure to address congestion on the system as work continues to secure stable, long-term funding.CanadaApr 25
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Transit funding needed to meet housing goals, prevent crowding, say Metro Vancouver mayorsThe region's mayors are pressing senior levels of government for $21 billion they say is needed to build out the transit system amid a rapidly growing population.EconomySep 19, 2023
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B.C. Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation meets to discuss future projects and ridershipPriorities for the council are expanding local and rapid bus services, and moving TransLink operations to net-zero emission.CanadaJan 26, 2023
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TransLink mayors’ council: New funding model needed for future projectsThe chair of the TransLink mayors' council said the number one priority for TransLink has to be finding an alternative funding model other than the one in place right now.CanadaDec 9, 2022
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Surrey to pay TransLink $39M in land, cash for switching Langley expansion to SkyTrainLast week, the mayors' council heard the Surrey/Langley project could face delays as a result of COVID-19.PoliticsJun 1, 2020
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Progress stalls on Surrey/Langley SkyTrain extension due to COVID-19’s financial hitTransLink has projected a shortfall of $570 million to $680 million this year because of a massive drop in ridership.PoliticsMay 28, 2020
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B.C. government won’t get involved in taxi boundary debate as Metro Vancouver prepares for ride-hailing business licenceB.C. Transportation Minister Claire Trevena says she will not wade into the debate over whether municipal taxi boundaries should be scrapped in Metro Vancouver.PoliticsFeb 19, 2020
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Metro Vancouver mayors asking federal government for big cheque to fund transit expansionMetro Vancouver mayors are heading to Ottawa and they want one thing: money.PoliticsFeb 4, 2020
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Business case approved for Surrey-Langley SkyTrain, but questions remain about fundingMetro Vancouver's Mayors' Council has approved the business case for extending SkyTrain's Expo Line, but there is still not enough funding to cover the distance to Langley.PoliticsJan 30, 2020
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Details of Metro Vancouver regional ride-hailing licence expected FridayThe working group designing a inter-municipal business licence for ride-hailing is expected to release its proposal on Friday.PoliticsJan 30, 2020
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