Cole Hogan
Government of Canada ensures long-term predictable public transit funding for TransLink with more than $663 million through the Canada Public Transit Fund
North Vancouver, British Columbia, January 27, 2025 — By working closely with its partners across Canada, the federal government is ensuring that more Canadians will be able to live near public transit, connecting them to jobs, services, and their communities. Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament…
Mayors’ Council statement on the re-election of a BC NDP Government
New Westminster – The Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation congratulates Premier elect, David Eby, and the BC NDP for their re-election as government. The Mayors’ Council looks forward to getting to work immediately with the new minister responsible for TransLink when they are sworn in. “As the region’s leaders responsible for transit planning and with…
Public Transit in Canada’s Largest Cities Requires Sustainable Long Term Funding, Starting with Acceleration of the Canada Public Transit Fund
Ottawa, ON – Today, mayors and transit board chairs representing urban regions across Canada met in Ottawa alongside transit and community advocates to call on the federal government to work with local and provincial governments to address the funding crisis facing the country’s largest transit agencies, and develop a new, sustainable funding model for public…
Mayors’ Council releases Voters’ Guide outlining party commitments on public transit in Metro Vancouver
New Westminster (October 11, 2024) – The Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation today released its 2024 Voters’ Guide ahead of the upcoming B.C. Provincial Election. It is intended to help voters see where each of the major political parties stand on investing in Metro Vancouver’s public transit system and addressing TransLink’s broken funding model. In…
Mayors’ Council welcomes election commitments on public transit
New Westminster (October 3, 2024) – With B.C.’s three main political parties making clear their commitments to transit and transportation, the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation is pleased that all parties have pledged immediate funding to sustain and expand transit service in Metro Vancouver. The BC Conservative commitment to provide two years of funding for…
North Shore Mayors urge voters to tell candidates: it’s our turn for rapid transit
77% of North Shore residents believe transit is an important election issue, the highest percentage of any community in Metro Vancouver North Vancouver, B.C. – Today, the Mayors of the City and District of North Vancouver will gather alongside local business owners and members of the community in support of the Save Transit campaign –…
EVENT: Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation and SFU Centre for Dialogue to host the 2024 Provincial Elxn Forum on Public Transportation on October 1
On October 1st, 2024, to mark the upcoming BC Provincial Election, candidates from the BC NDP, Conservative Party of BC and BC Greens have been invited to join a forum to discuss the role of public transportation in the livability of Metro Vancouver. Hosted at the Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue by the Moving…
Cuts to public transit would cost every household in Metro Vancouver $1000 per year: report
Mayors’ Council renews call for provincial parties to commit to Save Transit New Westminster – Today the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation received new data showing the severe impact on Metro Vancouver residents, businesses and environment if the next provincial government doesn’t address TransLink’s financial crisis. The report by InterVISTAS Consulting Inc. calculates a total…
TransLink Mayors’ Council calls on voters to help Save Transit ahead of provincial election
New survey shows almost three quarters of Metro Vancouver residents are concerned about potential cuts to TransLink services September 17, 2024 (Vancouver, B.C.) – Today at the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Annual Convention, the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation was joined by various community and business organizations to launch a letter-writing campaign aimed at…
Future of Metro Vancouver transit at stake in this Provincial Election
Mayors’ Council calls on B.C. political parties to make commitments needed to save transit, avoid catastrophic cuts to TransLink services Vancouver, B.C. – As the October 19 provincial election approaches, the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation has issued an open letter to B.C. political party leaders calling for commitments to prioritize funding for Metro…