Mayors' Council
@mayors_council
The collective voice of Metro Vancouver mayors on transit and transportation
The first Mark V SkyTrains are now in service on the Expo Line. These new trains, built in Canada and designed for the growing needs of Metro Vancouver, offer more space, greater accessibility, and a smoother ride for thousands of daily commuters. This project continues a vision…
The Fleetwood Flyer launching gantry will soon be flying west from Bakerview–166 St Station to 152 St Station! This specialized lifting machine will be responsible for lifting 1,000+ guideway segments into place along the #SurreyLangleySkyTrain alignment. surreylangleyskytrain.gov.bc.ca/launching-gant…
Congratulations to the Capital Regional District Board for creating a regional transportation agency for Greater Victoria. Welcome to the club! crd.ca/news/regional-…
Chair @BradWestPoCo does a deep dive into @TransLink funding with Carole Taylor on her show, Carole Taylor's Journal: youtu.be/3IhcfX6FqMk?si…
It is a profound honour and responsibility to serve as your Minister of Housing, Infrastructure, and Pacific Economic Development. I’ve led one of Canada’s largest cities through economic shocks and a deepening housing emergency after decades of disinvestment.
Congratulations to Prime Minister @MarkJCarney and all members of Cabinet sworn in today. We look forward to working together to deliver results for Canadians and ensure safe, resilient and more prosperous communities from coast to coast to coast. Congratulations in particular…
TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn called approving the plan "a pivotal moment for the future of Metro Vancouver." theprovince.com/news/translink…
Metro Vancouver's transit system is poised for a slew of bus service improvements and expansions following the approval of a new multi-year budget package. globalnews.ca/news/11157764/…
#TransLink's board of directors and the Mayors' Council have approved a funding plan that will see public transit in Metro Vancouver fully funded until the end of 2027. Expect higher fares and taxes to make up for the current shortfall. #vanpoli #vanre dailyhive.com/vancouver/tran…
🚏 Today is great day for people and our economy. Together, TransLink's @mayors_council and the province have secured a new Investment Plan that will expand service across the region & allow us to move forward with Bus Rapid Transit to the North Shore! @TransLinkNews @NSConnects
Major TransLink funding plan approved to improve service, avoid cuts dailyhive.com/vancouver/tran…
How can infrastructure create a better future for Canadians? Prioritizing local infrastructure can enable trade, move people more efficiently and get our goods to new markets—all while creating local jobs. FCM President @rebeccaleebligh explains how investing in local strength…
Mayors’ Council Chair @BradWestPoCo joined Mayor @MayorofBurnaby at a @SBofT lunch panel today to speak with local business leaders about the challenges and opportunities facing our region’s economy, and transportation and growth plans.
📣 The federal government is committing $660M through the Canada Public Transit Fund to improve infrastructure and tackle overcrowding. While this is a crucial step, it won’t address the operating shortfall or fully fund needed expansions like rapid transit to the North Shore.
A tremendous LG. #bcpoli
Today, #BCLeg bids farewell to Her Honour @LGJanetAustin as her mandate as the 30th Lieutenant Governor of BC comes to an end. Sincere gratitude for nearly 7 years of dedicated service to our province in this capacity.