Metro Vancouver mayors advocate for increased TransLink funding and a new model to address a $600M deficit by 2026.

Metro Vancouver mayors are advocating for increased funding for TransLink, the region's transit authority, facing a $600 million deficit by 2026. They warn of significant service cuts, including bus routes ending after 8 p.m. and a 30% reduction in SkyTrain service. The mayors demand a new, sustainable funding model, proposing a permanent $3.4 billion annual fund. They urge political parties to prioritize transit funding in the upcoming provincial election on October 19.

September 17, 2024
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