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Surrey Rapid Transit Study
Public Consultation WorkshopOctober 2010
UBC Line Rapid Transit StudyPurpose of Today’s Workshop
Introduce the Surrey Rapid Transit Study and work done so far
Discuss challenges and opportunities in the study area
Present and begin discussion on a range of network alternatives
Confirm we are on the right track to begin more detailed work
Communicate the next steps and timeline for the study
UBC Line Rapid Transit StudyVision: Transit Oriented Communities
Regional Growth Strategy, 2009
Community Plans
and Local Plans
UBC Line Rapid Transit StudyAchieving Transit Oriented Communities
South of Fraser Area Transit Plan (2006‐07)
A long term transit vision
Short term improvements
Enhancing bus service
Improving passenger facilities
Planning for rapid transit
Since 200820% more buses35% more service5 new routes FTN on 6 corridors
UBC Line Rapid Transit StudyWhat is the Surrey Rapid Transit Study?
Jointly funded by TransLink and the Province of B.C.Identify & evaluate a range of technology & alignment
alternatives on several corridors
Identify preferred network alternative to 2040
The study is comprehensive
Identify transportation challenges and opportunities
Develop evaluation criteria
Consider all reasonable rapid transit network alternatives
(technologies and alignments)
Apply a fact‐based assessment
Where Are We?
UBC Line Rapid Transit StudyWhat We’ve Heard
UBC Line Rapid Transit StudyWhy Study Rapid Transit?
Rapid transit can help address challenges and opportunities:
Meet, shift and help shape travel demand
Shape land use to achieve regional and municipal goals
Enhance economic competitiveness
Help achieve mode share/emissions targets
Support significant growth in Surrey Metro Centre and other urban centres
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UBC Line Rapid Transit StudyShape Future Land Use
Future
Today
. . . by encouraging transit‐oriented development
UBC Line Rapid Transit StudyEnhance Economic Competitiveness
Stimulate economic development and
job access
UBC Line Rapid Transit StudyHelp Achieve Targets
84%Car
8%Transit
8%Active
Regional targets 2041
50%Car
50%Transit + Active
Study area today
UBC Line Rapid Transit StudyAddressing Challenges and Opportunities
Narrowing down thousands of possible options by considering:
Past plans and stakeholder input
Three rapid transit technologies: BRT, LRT and RRT
Key routes and different corridors
Best way to connect the seven urban centres
A supporting bus network
A high‐level Multiple Account Evaluation . . .
BRT LRT RRT
UBC Line Rapid Transit StudyEvaluating the Alternatives
UBC Line Rapid Transit StudyEvaluating the Alternatives
Economic development
Deliverability
Environmental
Financial
Social community
Transportation
Urban development
UBC Line Rapid Transit StudyMost Effective Alternatives
From many possible alternatives, ones most promising for detailed analysis are those which:
Connect directly to Surrey Centre and other high‐growth centres
Serve major activity centres today and in future
Connect these areas with direct routes, using higher capacity technology in highest growth areas
Take into account environmentally sensitive and other areas
UBC Line Rapid Transit StudyNetwork Alternatives Recommended
Four recommended approaches
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)
Light Rail Transit (LRT)
Rail Rapid Transit (RRT)
Best Bus
Identifying a range of alternatives in each approach
No detailed design, only lines on maps
Planning tools for comparative analysis
Support finding best design in each approach
Still early in the process; no decisions being made at this stage
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Bus Rapid Transit
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Bus Rapid Transit
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Light Rail Transit
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Light Rail Transit
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Rail Rapid Transit
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RRT1Rail Rapid Transit
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RRT2Best Bus
Small Group Discussions
UBC Line Rapid Transit StudySmall Group Discussions
Four tables, 20 minutes each
Each table to discuss an approach: BRT, LRT, RRT and Best Bus
Learn about alternatives, ask questions and share perspectives
1. Do you understand these alternatives?
2. What should be considered in developing these
alternatives in the next phase?
3. Have we identified the right range of alternatives for
detailed study?
UBC Line Rapid Transit StudyNext Steps
Fall consultation
Four community eventsOnline consultation at bepartoftheplan.caInformation displays in local communities
Upcoming consultationEarly 2011: More detailed discussion on alternatives
Spring 2011: Share refined design and evaluation
Future: Regional conversation on priorities
Thank You!