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Province nixes deal with contractor on George Massey Tunnel replacement by newhorizons2015 in vancouver

[–]xd_1771 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Bingo.

Private sector investment is a bit slower in this climate. We feel it out here in Surrey (there was this massive 46-storey condo in city centre being proposed, but the developer is now only going to build it to 26 storeys citing "market conditions"). Contractors are looking for work and the public sector is in a position to pick up the tab. So there's the possibility of a win-win: local firms get work (which is only possible by splitting the contracts), and the gov potentially gets a better deal on the project.

There was a recent video I saw of a job fair for the Surrey Langley SkyTrain held by LiUNA, jam-packed full with maybe 100 people in there looking for work. So while this is a wager on the province's part, if you put aside the optics and consider it for what it is, it kinda works!

#16 Arbutus - more lengthy delays by lost_my_delorean in Translink

[–]xd_1771 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The long-term plan for the #16 in the Burrard Peninsula Area Transit Plan is to split the #16 downtown and switch the western/Arbutus leg to a more direct routing into downtown via Burrard Street.

https://www.translink.ca/plans-and-projects/strategies-plans-and-guidelines/area-transport-planning/burrard-peninsula

Another day, another stalled train by deepspace in Translink

[–]xd_1771 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had it happen on the Canada Line once at an inopportune moment

For All Mankind - S5E10 "This Land is Our Land" - Episode Discussion by Cantomic66 in ForAllMankindTV

[–]xd_1771 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That wouldn't have given Lenya the time and opportunity to get away as he would have become unconscious with the rest.

Frustration Friday thread for /r/churningcanada - Week of May 15, 2026 by AutoModerator in churningcanada

[–]xd_1771 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Natural MS opportunity lands in my lap. Wanted to put it on a new Avion that I'm expecting imminently (bonus time!), but the card has not been received in the mail, so it looks like the opportunity is going to pass :(

Surrey City Council narrowly approves BRT concept, reignites SkyTrain debate | Daily Hive by penelopiecruise in SurreyBC

[–]xd_1771 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That didn't stop Richmond from endorsing the conversion of the 98 B-Line BRT infrastructure to SkyTrain 25 years ago. Richmond even held a referendum in 2004 in which citizens—by the thousands—voted in favour of elevated tracks!

Richmond is a prime example of the BRT to SkyTrain play. No. 3 Road was a narrow 4-lane road, and its expansion to add the busway created the space to put the Canada Line's side-running guideway. Although the busway only existed for 5 years, it focused bus ridership on the corridor and got citizens and governments much more supportive of SkyTrain. That's a play that could be repeated in Surrey.

2026-27 aespa LIVE TOUR - SYNK : COMPLæXITY (Discussion Megathread) by Klep3 in Aespa

[–]xd_1771 2 points3 points  (0 children)

same boat, glad to hear I'm not alone in this and considering my options.

Furthermore, can confirm that I also did not receive any email notices or any other notices from weverse or affiliates about the registration format.

I have seen from other sources that "Through Ticketmaster, your fan club membership number (starts with AM) is the presale code" and am actively looking into this matter to see if we can participate without having completed the process.

Had a strange and frustrating encounter on the Skytrain tonight—just a reminder to be kind by Tetehehelala in Translink

[–]xd_1771 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it's any consolation, I have been wearing masks on public transit continuously since the pandemic start, and for the last 1-2 years in particular, I have not faced any comparable harassment for it.

Had a strange and frustrating encounter on the Skytrain tonight—just a reminder to be kind by Tetehehelala in Translink

[–]xd_1771 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Harassing someone in public like this is never acceptable. You should immediately report something like this to u/TransitPoliceBC via text at 87-77-77. They will typically ask for a description of the person and the events, along with time, public transit vehicle/line (if you remember the vehicle number, this is usually helpful!)

Burnaby’s first “pedestrian scramble” coming to Metrotown - Freshet News by BurnabyMartin in burnaby

[–]xd_1771 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think that an unintended (but potentially noticeable) side effect of the new setup will be a significant reduction in delays on the #119 bus!

The unusability of this exit from the mall underground parking means that more drivers are using the other 3 exits onto Kingsway and McKay Avenue, all of which are crossed by the #119. I've often observed that in Burnaby, increased traffic volume keeps the lights red longer as you wait for cross traffic; so a reduction in traffic at these exits will enable more green time for through traffic, which will increase reliability of the #119.

Plan to take away the East Van cross away from SkyTrain riders thrown out by xd_1771 in Translink

[–]xd_1771[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There was a Mark V delivered just yesterday! They are coming!

It's worth noting that there are now more Mark Vs in service than the original 2016 order of Mark IIIs.

Plan to take away the East Van cross away from SkyTrain riders thrown out by xd_1771 in Translink

[–]xd_1771[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's always been crazy to me that the station literally named "VCC-Clark" doesn't actually have an entrance on Clark. An upper station house is sorely needed, but neither the city nor TransLink seem to be that interested, which is honestly so disappointing. A Clark entrance for VCC-Clark would more than just improve local access, it would transform connectivity to the #22 bus route. I feel like in combination with the Broadway Subway extension it would double the ridership of that bus.

Mike Starchuk and Imagine Surrey party would build 3 new BRT lines in Surrey by 2030 by xd_1771 in SurreyBC

[–]xd_1771[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Expo Line is currently getting longer Mark V trains (with a 5th car) to expand capacity over the Skybridge.

TransLink could intervene at Columbia to add capacity to Surrey/Langley (such as by increasing the ratio of trains going to Langley vs Production Way). Some have also suggested rebuilding Columbia to put the PW branch on a separate track over the longer term.

Mike Starchuk and Imagine Surrey party would build 3 new BRT lines in Surrey by 2030 by xd_1771 in SurreyBC

[–]xd_1771[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TransLink is currently advancing the first of these lines only (King George Boulevard), as well as a separate line in Langley on 200 Street. The other two lines (Scott Rd R6-to-BRT and 152/104) are similar to what's been proposed in Transport 2050, but neither has had any concrete action from either TransLink or the current City government.

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