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UBC Dialogues: Burnaby<\/h2>\n

The Lower Mainland\u2019s population is growing and in many areas public transportation can\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n

The economic benefits of transit expansion would be significant, and the cost of inaction would be severe. However, Translink\u2019s 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?<\/p>\n

Event Details<\/h2>\n

Monday, November 18, 2013<\/strong>
\n6:30 \u2013 9:00 pm<\/strong><\/p>\n

Program begins at 6:30 pm. Reception to follow.<\/p>\n

Hilton Hotel Metrotown<\/strong>
\n6083 McKay Avenue<\/strong>
\nBurnaby, BC \u2013\u00a0map<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Closest Skytrain station: Metrotown<\/strong><\/p>\n

This event is free of charge.<\/p>\n

Moderator<\/h3>\n

Stephen Quinn<\/b><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Host, CBC\u2019s\u00a0On the Coast<\/em><\/p>\n

Panelists<\/h3>\n

Ian Druce<\/a>,\u00a0<\/b>BCom\u201997<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 Director, Steer Davies Gleave
\nLawrence Frank<\/b><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Professor in Sustainable Transportation and Health, UBC
\nIan Jarvis<\/a>,\u00a0<\/b>BCom\u201978<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 CEO, TransLink
\nCarole Jolly<\/a>,\u00a0<\/b>MA\u201903 (Planning)<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 Director of Transportation Planning, UBC Campus & Community Planning
\nPaul Lee<\/b><\/a>,\u00a0P.Eng.<\/em>\u00a0\u2013 Rapid Transit & Strategic Projects Manager, City of Surrey<\/p>\n

RSVP<\/h3>\n

Please RSVP online<\/a> by Tuesday, November 12, 2013.<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

More information<\/h3>\n

UBC Alumni Website<\/a><\/p>\n

Questions? Please contact Berkley Weiler at 604-827-5831 or\u00a0berkley.weiler@ubc.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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