What are the parties promising on Public transit?

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Public transit platforms

Here's what the 2024 BC election parties are promising.

BC NDP

Launch dedicated RapidBus service on the new expanded Highway 1 shoulder lanes
Expand the Broadway Subway project to go all the way to UBC
Build two additional Bus Rapid Transit corridors
Provide fast, frequent, and reliable service along the King George Highway from Surrey Centre to White Rock
Connect Langley to Maple Ridge with rapid transit
Build a Bus Rapid Transit corridor to the North Shore
Extend West Coast Express to Chilliwack
Bring HandyDART services into government, instead of sub-contracting it to a private company
Review all use of private contractors for delivering BC Transit

"Review all private delivery models within BC Transit to make sure British Columbians are getting the best value for tax dollars and the best service for their needs." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07
Work with TransLink and the Mayors' Council on the Access for Everyone plan

"Continue expanding and strengthening transit service by working with TransLink and the Mayors' Council on the Access for Everyone plan to ensure service continues to be there for people." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07
Make transit free for seniors in non-peak hours

BC Conservatives

Add a north-south SkyTrain line along the King George corridor to Newton in Surrey
Work with municipal leaders and TransLink to identify the highest priority projects from Transport 2050 to fund

"Fund key projects in the Transport 2050 plan, working with municipal leaders and TransLink to identify the highest-priority projects which may include expansions of SkyTrain, Bus Rapid Transit, Rapid Bus, and express and local bus services." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08
Address service deficits in Surrey
Implement a zero-tolerance policy for drug use, threats, and violence on public transit

"Implement a zero-tolerance policy for drug use, threats, and violence on public transit. Offences against both riders and operators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, and we will work with TransLink and the Transit Police to make sure they have all tools needed to keep the system safe." — conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08
Invest in BC Transit, focusing on high-growth areas where services are lacking
Expand HandyDART services and strictly enforce service quality standards for HandyDART contractors
1. "Expand HandyDART services to areas of greatest need, ensuring seniors have access to affordable, reliable transportation.
2. Strictly enforce service quality standards for HandyDART contractors to improve transportation reliability for seniors."
— conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08
Fully fund TransLink for two years, while auditing and reforming their financial model
1. "Fully fund TransLink for two years to maintain uninterrupted, reliable service. Commuters shouldn’t need to worry about whether they can get to work or school. We will ensure full funding for transit as the financial model is audited.
2. Audit and reform TransLink's financial model to ensure the long-term availability of funding that not just maintains service, but fuels expansion for the future."
— conservativebc.ca, retrieved 2024-10-08

BC Greens

Make all public transit free

"We will implement a free public transit system for all people in British Columbia." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Provide at least hourly service for key bus routes, and at least four services per day on all other routes
Double the number of buses in 3 years, and triple within 6
Provide immediate funding for TransLink to maintain and expand service levels in 2025
Require government to spend as much on public transit, walking, and cycling as highway infrastructure and operations

"We will require the Government to spend at least as much on public transit, walking, and cycling as on highway infrastructure and operations.

Reduce the subsidy that car drivers receive to promote equitable transportation funding."

— BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Establish an all-party Parliamentary Committee to determine sustainable transport funding

"We will establish an all-party Parliamentary Committee for sustainable transport funding.

The Committee will gather expert opinions to create a non-partisan mechanism for funding transport infrastructure and operations, ensuring a comprehensive network for trains, ferries, buses, bikes, trucks, and cars."

— BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

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