UBC Dialogues: Burnaby
The Lower Mainland’s population is growing and in many areas public transportation can’t keep up with demand. Commuters along the busy Broadway corridor face overcrowded buses and frequent pass-ups. In the rapidly-developing communities south of the Fraser, it has been more than two decades since new rapid transit infrastructure has been built.
The economic benefits of transit expansion would be significant, and the cost of inaction would be severe. However, Translink’s current funding model is inadequate for an expansion, and even maintaining the status quo will require new money. While more transit options are clearly required, should the projects be prioritized and who should pay for these improvements?
Event Details
Monday, November 18, 2013
6:30 – 9:00 pm
Program begins at 6:30 pm. Reception to follow.
Hilton Hotel Metrotown
6083 McKay Avenue
Burnaby, BC – map
Closest Skytrain station: Metrotown
This event is free of charge.
Moderator
Stephen Quinn – Host, CBC’s On the Coast
Panelists
Ian Druce, BCom’97 – Director, Steer Davies Gleave
Lawrence Frank – Professor in Sustainable Transportation and Health, UBC
Ian Jarvis, BCom’78 – CEO, TransLink
Carole Jolly, MA’03 (Planning) – Director of Transportation Planning, UBC Campus & Community Planning
Paul Lee, P.Eng. – Rapid Transit & Strategic Projects Manager, City of Surrey
RSVP
Please RSVP online by Tuesday, November 12, 2013.
More information
Questions? Please contact Berkley Weiler at 604-827-5831 or berkley.weiler@ubc.ca.