The Interurban Line needs to be revived- now.
VALTAC (Valley Transportation Advisory Committee) is leading the movement to re-open the rail line for passenger rail use.
Light rail on the Interurban Line through the Fraser Valley would be a fast, frequent and reliable option for commuters travelling westward from places like Langley and Cloverdale.
Such a service could be implemented in a very short period of time, at a relatively low cost.
Given the few barriers that exist to implementing passenger rail on the Interurban Line, and the dismal state of public transit service in the Fraser Valley, our governments must act now to bring rail to the Valley.
Gas prices are predicted to jump to $2.25 a litre by 2012; we must plan ahead by providing real, affordable alternatives to driving for residents south of the Fraser.
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