Translink host meeting about Pattullo Bridge

TransLink  will conduct meetings this week with stakeholders concerned about the Pattullo Bridge.

The transit authority has scheduled two workshops in New Westminster to outline options for replacing the aging structure.

The first will be held on Feb. 21 at Centennial Community Centre

The second Feb. 23, at the Inn at the Quay.

Both will start at 6:30 p.m. with an open house, followed by a presentation at 7 p.m., and small group discussions at 7:30 p.m.

Workshops will also be held on the other side of the Fraser River at the Surrey City Centre Library on Feb. 22 and 27.

Registration is recommended by calling 604-453-3043.

Sapperton/United Blvd. Extension

Traffic is an issue that affects everyone who lives in New Westminster, and in every major city on the planet. Driving, car culture, transportation and infrastructure are the issues that will shape the city's future. If you want to be involved just show up. This is your chance to have a say, and hear about what Translink is planning.

There is another meeting this weekend for the public to come out and give input about the traffic plans for our city.

Discuss the refined concepts

Saturday, April 30, 2011
9:30 a.m. to noon
Sapperton Pensioners Hall
318 Keary Street, New Westminster

3rd UBE Translink Workshop Tonight!

Traffic affects everyone who lives in a city. In New Westminster traffic is a major issue. Do we need more highways or can we move towards a better public transit system? Streamline the existing infrastructure and create a sustainable future?

Tonight we have an opportunity to have our voices heard and to tell Translink about what direction we want to move our city towards. Come out and have your say!

http://www.translink.ca/en/Be-Part-of-the-Plan/Public-Consultation/Sapperton-United-Blvd-Extension.aspx

Discuss initial concepts based on Phase 1

Wednesday, April 13, 2011
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sapperton Pensioners Hall
318 Keary Street, New Westminster

UBE Open house Phase 1

New Westminster, a relatively small city, with some big city issues.

This week Translink is hosting the second of a series of five workshops designed to listen to the public and gain support for the UBE (United Boulevard Extension)

Last December Translink held a few open house discussions on the same topic. Hundreds of local residents turned out to give an opinion. Since I live in Sapperton, the proposed neighbourhood to inherit the new highway extension I also attended some of these meetings.

The opinions as to what the future of transportation in New Westminster should look like differ greatly depending on who you ask.

One thing is certain, there are a lot of drivers in this city and many thousands more travel through New West on their way to other destinations.
This city is a transportation hub, with major traffic on many local streets, a busy truck route, railways, public buses and Skytrain, river transport, huge bridges, bike trails and even some walking paths.

What we want for this city and how to move people and products to and through New Westminster is up for debate, so attend one or more of these meetings and add your voice to the conversation.

Phase 1: Community Concerns and Ideas Workshops

Share your transportation concerns

Saturday, March 12, 2011 9:30 a.m. to noon

Sapperton Pensioners Hall

318 Keary Street, New Westminster

Share your ideas on the solutions

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Sapperton Pensioners Hall