Welcome to the Surrey Rapid Transit Study

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1 Welcome to the Surrey Rapid Transit Study This study builds on the work initiated under the South of Fraser Area Transit Plan. It will take place over three phases in order to: Identify a range of technology, route and corridor alternatives for rapid transit service Create an understanding of stakeholder and public perspectives Evaluate the alternatives and identify the preferred rapid transit solution for Surrey and neighbouring communities, and Ensure we are prepared for implementation when funding is available through TransLink s 10-year planning and financial process. Agenda Tuesday Wednesday June 22 June 23 6:30 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Registration and open house 6:50 p.m. 9:50 a.m. Presentation and Q&A 7:10 p.m. 10:10 a.m. Community mapping exercises and small group discussions 8:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m. Plenary discussion The objectives of this workshop are: 1. Review study background and what we have heard from stakeholders so far. 2. Discuss the complexities of planning a rapid transit network in the study area and how alternatives are generated. 3. Gather stakeholder input on specific areas that are important today and in the future, and need to be considered in generating alternatives. 4. Gather ideas for engaging the broader public in the study, including hard-to-reach populations. Thank you for participating!

2 Why are we studying rapid transit expansion? Surrey Rapid Transit Study This study will answer the following questions for Identified as a priority since the 1990s, the importance of rapid transit in Surrey and neighbouring communities?: rapid transit expansion in Surrey and surrounding areas was reconfirmed in recent plans. Which route or routes? Which technology or technologies? Transit Plans What are the costs? What are the benefits and impacts? South of Fraser Transit Plan, 2007 TransLink 30 Year Plan, 2009 What is the preferred solution? Provincial Transit Plan, 2008 _V11.qxp 12/6/07 12:07 PM Page 1 AS A RESULT... The Provincial Transit Plan Transport 2040 A Transportation Strategy for Metro Vancouver, Now and in the Future. For the purposes of the BC South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Act, this document constitutes the long term strategy for the regional transportation system, prepared in Local transit improvements identified and underway More frequent service on existing routes New routes (community shuttles, local buses, B-Lines) Routes restructured to better connect South of Fraser communities Other transit improvements still to come

3 How are rapid transit investment decisions made? To approve and build new rapid transit, TransLink Strategy + Policy Rapid Transit works with partners, stakeholders and the public to move from overarching policies to more specific plans and finally to implementation. BC Government Provincial Transit Vision Provincial Transit Plan TransLink 30 Year Strategy Updated every 5 years Planning Technical and Strategy and policy documents set the high GHG Reduction and other targets Consultation Input Surrey Rapid Transit Study level direction for rapid transit planning. UBC Line Rapid Transit Rapid transit planning studies determine the Study preferred solution for each part of the region. Expo Line Upgrade TransLink s 10-year plans determine the timing and funding to implement each solution. Implementation (Timing & Funding) Strategy Other corridors to be identified TransLink Rolling 10-Year Plans Year Plan Year Plan Year Plan Year Plan Year Plan 10-year plan continues to be updated annually. Partner Involvement Developed in consultation with Metro Vancouver, municipalities, and other partners

4 About the Surrey Rapid Transit Study WINTER - LATE SUMMER 2010 PHASE 1: Identify shortlist alternatives FALL WINTER 2011 PHASE 2: Evaluate the alternatives TO BE DETERMINED PHASE 3: Develop design, phasing and timeline for implementation Understand the challenges and opportunities. Develop project objectives and evaluation framework. Design development of the alternatives. Detailed evaluation of alternatives. Project definition and design, once preferred alternative is identified. Identify and screen a range of technology and route alternatives. WE ARE HERE Undertake high-level evaluation to identify shortlist alternatives. Stakeholder Consultation Public Consultation

5 Planning & Public Consultation PLANNING PROCESS STAKEHOLDER & PUBLIC INPUT Problem Definition and Evaluation Framework What community values need to be considered? Generate Alternatives What key activity/growth centres need to be considered? Identify Shortlist Is the shortlist the right starting point for detailed evaluation? What other information is needed? Design and Evaluate Shortlist Any general design adjustments needed to the shortlist alternatives before a preferred alternative can be identified? Develop Preferred Alternative How do we design the preferred alternative to fit in your community and neighbourhood?

6 Why consider rapid transit in the study area? Meet, shift and help shape travel demand through better transit service Shape future land use in keeping with regional and municipal plans Enhance economic competitiveness Help achieve mode share/ emissions targets

7 Key facts about the study area Encompasses previously identified corridors Ave, King George Boulevard and Fraser Highway - as well as a broader area to ensure a range of reasonable alternative routes, including existing rail rights-of-way, is considered Connects to the existing rapid transit network Supports Surrey City Centre as the region s second downtown Is the area where rapid transit expansion is being considered; broader local and regional benefits and impacts will also be considered.

8 JOHNSON RD 152 ST 176 ST 176 ST 200 ST 208 ST 120 ST (SCOTT RD) 128 ST 132 ST 140 ST 152 ST 160 ST Did you know? The study area is large, complex and diverse. NEW WESTMINSTER Columbia New Westminster RIVER RD SCOTT RD 96 AVE 88 AVE Scott Road SURREY CITY CENTRE Gateway Surrey Central KING GEORGE BLVD King George FRASER HWY 108 AVE 104 AVE 100 AVE TRANS CANADA HWY FLEETWOOD GUILDFORD TRANS CANADA HWY 72 AVE NEWTON Homes, businesses, schools and services are spread across long distances, often with agriculture and floodplains in SURREY 58 AVE 64 AVE 56 AVE (HWY 10) CLOVERDALE LANGLEY BYPASS LANGLEY CITY GLOVER RD 56 AVE between. LADNER TRUNK RD LANGLEY 24 AVE 16 AVE WHITE ROCK KING GEORGE BLVD HWY 99 8 AVE Surrey Rapid Transit Study Area Industrial Zone Commercial Zone Residential Zone Agriculture and park land Major Roadways Railways Municipal Boundaries City Hall Post Secondary Institution Hospital SkyTrain Expo Line SkyTrain Millennium Line West Coast Express

9 JOHNSON RD 152 ST 176 ST 176 ST 200 ST 208 ST 120 ST (SCOTT RD) 128 ST 132 ST 140 ST 152 ST 160 ST Did you know? 40% Share of seniors (65+) by neighbourhood Share of seniors (65+) by neighbourhood NEW WESTMINSTER Columbia New Westminster RIVER RD SCOTT RD 96 AVE 88 AVE Scott Road SURREY CITY CENTRE POP: 20,000 83,000 EMP: 18,000 49,000 Gateway Surrey Central KING GEORGE BLVD King George POP: 17,000 30,000 EMP: 10,000 32,000 FRASER HWY 108 AVE 104 AVE 100 AVE TRANS CANADA HWY FLEETWOOD GUILDFORD POP: 3,000 11,000 EMP: 2,000 7,000 TRANS CANADA HWY 35% 72 AVE POP: 8,000 19,000 EMP: 5,000 18,000 NEWTON POP: 14,000 22,000 EMP: 25,000 42,000 30% 25% SURREY 64 AVE POP: 2,000 8,000 EMP: 2,000 7,000 LANGLEY BYPASS GLOVER RD 20% LADNER TRUNK RD 58 AVE 56 AVE (HWY 10) CLOVERDALE LANGLEY CITY 56 AVE 15% LANGLEY 10% Surrey Rapid Transit Study Area Surry Metro Centre 5% Langley Centre Municipal Town Centre 0%!Surrey!City!Centre Whalle!Guildford Fleetwood South!Whalley/North!Newton!Newton Clayton!Langley!City/Willowbrook Cloverdale!Panorama/South!Newton!South!Surrey/White!Rock URBAN CENTRE POPULATION & EMPLOYMENT CENSUS FOR 2006; PROJECTIONS FOR (METRO VANCOUVER, NOV. 2009) 24 AVE 16 AVE WHITE ROCK KING GEORGE BLVD HWY 99 POP: 9,000 18,000 EMP: 3,000 9,000 8 AVE Agriculture and park land Major Roadways Railways Municipal Boundaries SkyTrain Expo Line SkyTrain Millennium Line West Coast Express 65!Plus!(2006) Average!%!!in! !Plus!(2041) Average!%!!in!2041 The area is growing quickly; over the next 30 years, 70% more people will be living here and A significant portion of the population in 98% more people will be working here. the study area will be over the age of 65 by Most of this growth will be concentrated in urban centres.

10 Did you know? The volume of travel is expected to increase. Today, most trips are by car, and the proportion More trips are expected to stay within the study of people taking transit, biking or walking is area. lower than the regional and provincial targets. Current Commute Trips, % are travelling within study area 60% are travelling out of study area Car 84% Transit 8% Active 8% Projected Commute Trips, 2041 Study Area Today 40% are travelling out of study area 60% are travelling within study area Car 50% Transit + Active: 50% Where we want to be in 2040

11 What We ve Heard Use new technology to improve existing In April, community groups, systems residents, business associations and others shared their input on the objectives for the Surrey Rapid Transit Study. Your input confirmed and shaped the study objectives. Create awareness of the costs of a car compared to taking transit We want to be able to get around Surrey and Langley centres, and the rest of the Fraser Valley Train staff on diversity, Rapid transit can create and add multi-lingual Transit should A financially sound smart growth and a displays on the system be frequent and and timely delivered vibrant downtown Surrey reliable, with solution is needed longer hours Stations and vehicles We should get the same level need to be clean, safe Connect rapid transit with the of service as and secure Vancouver Look at what network, including park and rides, taxis, bicycles and buses works on existing roads and railway We want a plan that actually gets built! Transit should be accessible to people from all income levels and abilities Visit /surreyrapidtransitstudy for full meeting minutes.

12 Generating Alternatives Study Objectives Guiding Principles Stakeholder Input Join the conversation with today s workshop Our Guiding Principles Provide a better service than today 2. Provide enough capacity for future demand There are thousands of possible alternatives with many things to consider South of Fraser Area Transit Plan 3. Avoid excessive cost or adverse impact 4. Support Surrey Metro Centre and other key population and job areas 5. Bring forward a range of different alternatives Significant public consultation and outreach with feedback from 1500 telephone interviews, online comments, over 100 participants in the vision workshops

13 Evaluating Alternatives An Alternatives Analysis is helping us examine a wide range of potential rapid transit options and identify the preferred alternative for future rapid transit service for Surrey and surrounding communities. Evaluating Possible Network Alternatives A Multiple Account Evaluation allows for a rigorous analysis of a wide range of benefits and impacts. The range of criteria considered includes: SCOPE OF ANALYSIS ACCOUNTS CRITERIA In the initial phases of the study, many alternatives are subject to a high-level analysis high-level analysis high-level design and detailed analysis design Economic Development Environmental Access to business, goods movement impacts, and employment and income impacts Emissions reductions, biodiversity, noise and vibration, water, parks, open space and farmland Financial Capital and operating costs, cost effectiveness many alternatives shortlist alternatives preferred alternative As the study progresses, the number of alternatives reduces as the level of analysis increases. Social Community Transportation Health, safety, equity, community cohesion and fit, heritage and archeology, First Nations Transportation efficiency (e.g. ridership, travel time), system access, reliability, comfort, expandability, integration with other modes, mode share Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Urban Development Land use, property changes, property values, urban design Deliverability Constructability and impacts, community support, partner support, policy support, funding availability, phasing potential