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TransLink invests $125 million into upgrading regional walkways, cycling paths, and roads

Darpan News Desk Translink, 24 Jun, 2021 11:56 AM
  • TransLink invests $125 million into upgrading regional walkways, cycling paths, and roads

TransLink is announcing the investment of $125 million into upgrading, maintaining, or building new regional walkways, cycling paths, and roads through our Municipal Funding Program. This program annually invests in infrastructure upgrades and maintenance that benefit pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, and transit users throughout the region. For the first time since the program’s inception, all 23 local governments in Metro Vancouver will receive funding for various types of infrastructure improvements within their community.

The $125 million awarded this year will help construct or improve 131 projects throughout the region, while helping to upgrade or maintain over 2,600 kilometres of roads in the Major Road Network (MRN). Since the inception of the Mayors’ Council 10-Year Vision, TransLink has increased funding toward improving and maintaining regional walkways, cycle paths, and MRN roads and structures. This year’s finalized project list invests more into municipal projects than any previous year.

In addition, age-based discounts (concession fares) will also be introduced for HandyDART customers aged 13 to 18 and 65 and over. This means cheaper fares for approximately 70 to 75% of HandyDART customers. As part of this update, HandyDART customers will also have access to fare products currently available on conventional transit, including DayPasses.

Through our Municipal Funding Program, TransLink contributes up to 75 per cent of funding for upgrades benefitting 21 municipalities, the Tsawwassen First Nation, and Electoral Area A. For projects improving the efficiency of bus operations, TransLink may fund up to 100% of the project costs. The program is part of the Mayors’ 10-Year Investment Plan, with funding from the Government of British Columbia and TransLink.

A few examples of infrastructure improvements receiving investments this year include:

  • Bedwell Bay Road | Village of Belcarra | Multi-use pathway

    • TransLink is contributing $130,000 to the Village of Belcarra to help construct a multi-use path over a 12-block span of Midden Road to enhance active transportation and road safety. This is one of three total investments for the Village of Belcarra through this program.

  • 96 Ave Connector | Township of Langley | Multi-use pathway

    • TransLink is contributing $469,000 to the Township of Langley to construct a multi-use pathway to better connect regional cycling trails to the Golden Ears Bridge, Trans-Canada Trail, and neighbouring municipalities/tourist attractions. This is one of five total investments for upgrades in the Township of Langley through this program.

  • 120 Street | Municipality of Delta | Intersection improvements

    • TransLink is contributing $122,000 towards road improvements and new traffic signals near the Scottsdale Centre. These signals will improve safety for pedestrians and drivers, while helping to manage increased traffic flows. This is one of eight total investments for upgrades in the Municipality of Delta.

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