| November 19, 2009 LANGLEY – The new $54.6 million 202nd Street Park and Ride and Transit Exchange will improve Langley’s connections to the Lower Mainland’s transportation network and be a hub for transit service across the Port Mann Bridge. "Investing in transit infrastructure is one of the best uses of Infrastructure Stimulus Fund dollars, especially in Langley," says Langley MP Mark Warawa. "Economically, environmentally and socially improving Langley’s transit system will continue to bring benefits to those who live, work and play in our community. I am thrilled by the Government of Canada’s contribution of $19.15 million to this project." “This is a welcome addition to the exciting expansion plans for Highway 1 and the Port Mann, improving Langley residents’ accessibility to the Lower Mainland,” says Fort Langley-Aldergrove MLA Rich Coleman. “As our community prospers, our governments’ investments in local infrastructure and transit alternatives grow with it.” “The new Park and Ride will allow more people to get out of their cars and on to public transit, reducing our carbon footprint and improving traffic conditions,” says Langley MLA Mary Polak. “This project, in addition to a recent joint-announcement to upgrade 208th Street, demonstrates our commitment to Langley’s future.” The new project will be located on the south side of Highway 1 between the highway and 86th Ave. The transit exchange will be the new eastern terminal for Highway 1 Rapid Bus service from Langley to Burnaby, which will reinstate transit service across the Port Mann Bridge for the first time in 20 years. Eastbound access from Highway 1 to the Park and Ride and Transit Exchange will be created, with underpass access on and off Highway 1 connecting to HOV lanes being extended as part of the Port Mann Bridge/Highway 1 project. 202nd Street will be extended to cross under Highway 1 and will permit Transit and HOV vehicles access to Highway 1. This will also provide a new north/south transit connection from 200th St. to the Golden Ears Bridge. The Park and Ride will have room for approximately 1,000 vehicles. “The new 202nd Park and Ride and Transit Exchange is a very welcome addition to our regional transportation infrastructure as a whole, and a great support for the people of South Surrey, in particular,” says TransLink CEO Tom Prendergast. “Working with our provincial and federal partners means that we are able to ‘stay the course’ on improving the livability of the Metro Vancouver region.” The Province is providing over $32.7 million in funding for the $54.6 million project. The federal government is contributing over $19.15 million from the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund. TransLink is investing $2.75 million. The project is funded under the $14-billion Provincial Transit Plan, which will help move people and reduce our GHG emissions. This announcement follows a recent $5 million Federal, Provincial and Municipal joint-project to upgrade 208th Street, from 48th Avenue to Fraser Highway, including bi-directional bicycle lanes. For more information on the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund in B.C., visit http://www.buildingcanada-chantierscanada.gc.ca/regions/bc/isf-fsi-bc-eng.html For more information on local infrastructure announcements, visit Mark’s website at www.markwarawa.com, visit Rich’s website at www.richcolemanmla.bc.ca and Mary’s website at www.marypolakmla.bc.ca -30- | Select an area of government services from the drop-down list below for more information on how we may be able to assist you.
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