Your YES vote will change everything

Imagine your commute this morning: the gridlock, the aging infrastructure, the time wasted. Imagine the trucks stuck in lines of cars unable to get their goods moving and moms squeezing strollers onto crowded buses. Imagine the lost productivity and the lost moments with the people you love. Across Metro Vancouver we all suffer the same frustration, congestion, and lost opportunity.

On March 16th, you’ll receive a piece of mail that can change all this. Your choice: vote to get the region moving again with better transit and improved transportation infrastructure.

YES to modern, expansive, and reliable transit for everyone

Investing in Surrey: Reaching under-serviced areas with safe, reliable service and infrastructure.

New Light Rail Transit on King George Boulevard and 104 Avenue between Guildford, Surrey City Centre and Newton (within first 7 years) and along Fraser Highway between Surrey City Centre and Langley Centre (within first 12 years).

New, safer four-lane Pattullo Bridge designed with the possibility of future expansion to six lanes.

New B-Line route from Surrey City Centre to Langley via Fraser Highway (until LRT is introduced), and extended 96 B-Line to White Rock Centre via King George Boulevard and 152nd St. and a new B-Line: Scott Road Station to Newton Exchange via Scott Road and 72nd Avenue.

Improve and expand frequent all-day, and peak bus service with expanded, upgraded or reconfigured transit facilities at the Surrey City Centre Exchange, Willowbrook Exchange, Langley Exchange and South Delta Exchange and Park and Ride.

Upgraded and expansion to fleet and stations on existing rapid transit lines, including the Expo and Millennium Lines, to reduce overcrowding.

Investing in Vancouver: Expanding transit coverage and upgrading for safer, smoother commutes.

A new Broadway Subway from VCC-Clark to Arbutus Street.

Four new B-Line routes covering the entire city.

Improved and expanded frequent all-day, NightBus and peak bus service.

Expanded HandyDART service.

Upgraded and expanded fleet and stations on existing rapid transit lines (e.g. Canada Line, Expo Line and Millennium Line).

Investing in Burnaby: Increasing transit capacity and building better infrastructure.

New, safer four-lane Pattullo Bridge with the possibility of future expansion to six lanes.

Increased capacity to SkyTrain, with upgrades to vehicles and facilities to double peak capacity by 2041.

Two new B-Line routes, crossing Burnaby to downtown Vancouver and linking to the North Shore.

Improved and expanded frequent all-day bus service as well as upgrades and expansion to 13 transit exchanges across the region including the SFU exchange.

Investing in New Westminster: Major increases in service to meet the growing demand.

New, safer four-lane Pattullo Bridge with the possibility of future expansion to six lanes.

Increased capacity on Expo and Millennium Lines. Expo Line will receive upgrades to vehicles and facilities to double peak capacity by 2041.

Improve and expand frequent all-day and peak bus service including 8th Avenue in New Westminster, Boundary Road in Burnaby/Vancouver and 12th Street in New Westminster and Burnaby Lake/Government Road in Burnaby.

Better connections to transit through pedestrian improvements.

Investing in North Vancouver: More frequent service and new routes for a smoother commute.

SeaBus service increased by 50%: every 10 minutes in the morning and evening peak periods, every 15 minutes at other times.

Three new B-Line routes: Metrotown to Capilano University via Willingdon Avenue, Lynn Valley to downtown Vancouver via 29th Street, Lonsdale Avenue and Marine Drive, and Dundarave to Phibbs Exchange via Marine Drive/3rd Street.

Investing in West Vancouver/Bowen Island/Lions Bay: Making travel easier, faster, and more connected.

SeaBus service increased by 50%: every 10 minutes in the morning and evening peak periods, every 15 minutes at other times.

New B-Line route running from Dundarave to Phibbs Exchange via Marine Drive/3rd Street.

Better connections to existing West Vancouver transit service and upgrades and expansion to 13 transit exchanges including Lonsdale Quay and Phibbs Exchange.

Better connections to transit through pedestrian improvements.

Investing in Richmond: Across the board improvements to help move people faster.

12 additional Canada Line train cars to increase capacity and alleviate crowding on the Richmond branch as well as extension of platforms to accommodate future 3-car configuration and enhancement of stations to accommodate greater passenger volumes.

New B-Line route from Richmond-Brighouse Station to Metrotown via Knight Street, Bridgeport Rd. and Garden City.

Improved and expand frequent all-day, peak, and NightBus bus service including Railway Avenue, Cambie Rd, No. 1 Rd, No. 3 Rd, Bridgeport Rd, Knight St.

Expansion, upgrade or reconfiguration of transit facilities including new exchanges in Steveston and on Highway 99 at Steveston Highway and Highway 17A.

Investing in the City of Langley/Township of Langley: Putting down roots with faster, expanded, and upgraded service.

New Light Rail Transit (LRT) service along Fraser Highway between Surrey City Centre and Langley Centre (within first 12 years)

New B-Line route from Surrey City Centre to Langley via Fraser Highway (until LRT is introduced) and new B-Line Coquitlam Centre to Langley via Lougheed Highway and 200th St.

Improved and expanded frequent all-day bus service (e.g. 88th Avenue in Surrey/Langley, 200th Street in Langley)

Expanded basic coverage network: Brookswood and Willoughby (Langley) as well as Expansion, upgrade or reconfiguration of transit facilities at the Surrey City Centre Exchange, Willowbrook Exchange, Langley Exchange and South Delta Exchange and Park and Ride

Investing in White Rock: Expanding service and facilities.

Extended 96 B-Line to White Rock Centre via King George Boulevard and 152nd St.

Expanded, upgraded or reconfigured transit facilities at the Surrey City Centre Exchange, Willowbrook Exchange, Langley Exchange and South Delta Exchange and Park and Ride.

Investing in Delta: Expanding service to meet the demands of commuters.

Improved and expanded frequent peak bus service (e.g. 112th Street, 152nd Street in Surrey and Highway 17 in Delta).

Expanded, upgraded or reconfigured transit facilities at the Surrey City Centre Exchange, Willowbrook Exchange, Langley Exchange and South Delta Exchange and Park and Ride.

Investing in Tsawwassen First Nation: Connecting commuters with safer, expanded service.

Improved and expanded frequent peak bus service (e.g. 112th Street, 152nd Street in Surrey and Highway 17 in Delta).

Expanded, upgraded or reconfigured transit facilities at the Surrey City Centre Exchange, Willowbrook Exchange, Langley Exchange and South Delta Exchange and Park and Ride.

Investing in Coquitlam/Port Coquitlam/Port Moody (Tri-Cities): Increasing service to meet the demands of a growing community.

Increased capacity for the West Coast Express to meet ridership demand including 10 new fleet vehicles and one new locomotive by 2024.

New B-Line service from Coquitlam Centre to Maple Ridge via Lougheed Highway and Dewdney Trunk Road and Coquitlam Centre to Langley via Lougheed Highway and 200th Street.

Improved and expanded frequent all-day, peak, and NightBus bus service including Pinetree Way/David Avenue/Coast Meridian Road (Coquitlam/Port Coquitlam) and Burke Mountain/Partington Creek in Coquitlam).

Upgrades and expansion to 13 transit exchanges across the region to meet growing demand including Coquitlam Central Exchange and Park and Ride/Port Coquitlam Bus Exchange.

Investing in Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows: Reaching under-serviced areas with an new transit solutions.

Increased capacity for the West Coast Express to meet ridership demand including 10 new fleet vehicles and one new locomotive by 2024.

New B-Line service from Coquitlam Centre to Maple Ridge via Lougheed Highway and Dewdney Trunk Road and Coquitlam Centre to Langley via Lougheed Highway and 200th Street.

Expand basic coverage bus network including Silver Valley and Albion/Thornhill in Maple Ridge and increased the frequency and span of service on the existing NightBus network.

Investing in Anmore and Belcarra: Increasing transit capacity to meet a growing ridership.

Increased capacity for the West Coast Express to meet ridership demand including 10 new fleet vehicles and one new locomotive by 2024.

Increased B-Line service in the region to provide better connections between centres and to the Evergreen Line and the rest of the Metro Vancouver region.

Investing in Electoral District A and UBC: Moving people and students with better Rapid Transit.

New Broadway Subway from VCC-Clark to Arbutus Street and more bus service from there to UBC.

New B-Line routes running along 41st Avenue to UBC.

Improve and expand frequent all-day, peak, and NightBus bus service.

Upgrades and expansion to fleet and stations on Canada Line, Expo Line and Millennium Line.

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YES to protecting the environment for future generations.

...this referendum is one of the most important decisions facing our region, for the economy, environment, health and our quality of life.

—Peter Robinson
CEO David Suzuki Foundation

Over the next 30 years over one million people will move to Metro Vancouver. It’s our responsibility to make sure we handle this growth in a sustainable and healthy way. The Mayors' Council Plan is the single most important thing we can do to mitigate climate change, reduce congestion and make sure we can thrive without sacrificing the environment and our own health.

Less than 35¢ a day will save us billions.

When you receive your ballot it will ask you:

Do you support a new 0.5% Metro Vancouver Congestion Improvement Tax, to be dedicated to the Mayors’ Transportation and Transit Plan?

The Metro Vancouver Congestion Improvement Tax will cost you less than 35 cents per day. This investment will have a lasting impact on the economy of the region, as goods and services move more easily, as we can grow sustainably, and as we stop wasting untold hours of time stuck in gridlock.

The cost of doing nothing is billions in lost revenue and productivity. The cost of inaction is a price we can’t afford.

pledge your yes vote

YES to an improved lifestyle across Metro Vancouver...

...for seniors,

The Mayors' Council Plan is designed to provide more accessible, reliable service. HandyDART service will increase by 30% and service will reach communities that are currently suffering from lack of service. Upgraded facilities and more service means more mobility for seniors.

...students,

I’m voting yes for better SkyTrain service and a faster way to get to university every day.

—Vineet Kaur
UBC Student
RICHMOND

...and families.

The Mayors' Plan includes upgrading of over 2,300km of roadways and improving intersections. Transit facility upgrades will focus on safer walking and waiting for improved safety. Whether your family commutes by car or transit, the plan will make your commute shorter, safer, and greener.