The presentation by Mayor Kurt Alberts discusses Langley Township's relationship with TransLink and the challenges faced in transportation and land use amid regional growth. It highlights Langley's achievements in public transit, including the expansion of community shuttle services and the establishment of frequent transit networks. Additionally, the document addresses funding sources for TransLink and the importance of a cohesive approach to future urban development and transportation infrastructure.

1. July 10, 2008 Presentation to South Fraser On Trax Translink and Langley Township by Mayor Kurt Alberts

2. Translink and Langley Township Land Use and Transportation Township is Part of the Region Challenges Langley’s Approach Understanding How Translink Works What Langley has Achieved More to Do

3. Land Use and Transportation Township 100,000 population 300+ sq km 80% Rural On edge of LRSP OCP Western Corridor Region 2.2 million population 22 municipalities LRSP Growth Concentration Travel Pattern Changes

4. Challenges Langley outside Growth Concentration Area Community of Communities ALR/Green Zone Pay 3% Get 3% LRSP needs to be updated Future Growth: Township, Coquitlam, Surrey and Abbotsford

5. Langley’s Approach Translink also Regional Roads Complete Community 1 Job for Everyone in Labour Force Concentrating Growth Increase Densities Mixed Use Livability Accord

6. Understanding Translink History BC Transit (Bus Company) Region traded Hospital Levy Buses, Sky Train, Sea Buses, Ferry, West Coast Express, Handi Dart, and Roads Board of Sub-Regional Representation Adequate Funding Issue (Vehicle Levy!)

7. Understanding Translink 2008 Funding Sources Fares Fuel Tax Property Tax Parking Tax (Replacement) Parking Sales Tax Hydro Levy $354 (38%) $256 (29%) $255 (28%) $18 (2%) $12 (1%) $18 (2%)

8. Understanding Translink All funding sources controversial Debt service now $155 million 2013 Funding Gap looming (even with Fed $) Canada Line went ahead of Evergreen Line Bus Riders Union More Buses vs. Rail Next Rail: Broadway/UBC and Surrey/Langley

9. Understanding Translink Transport 2021 3 Year Plan (2005, 2006, 2007) 10 Year Outlook Governance Change 2008 One Year Bridging Plan (old board) 2009 One Year Bridging Plan (new board) Draft Transport 2040 Next 3 Year Plan and 10 Year Outlook

10. Understanding Translink New Board must work within Base Funding Board can present supplemental plan (more $) Mayors’ Council approval required Funding by property taxes will be opposed Funding by fare increases will be opposed More gas tax will be opposed Even with no service increase, a Funding Gap

11. Langley Achievements Community Shuttle 2002 – 22,600 service hours 2007 – 31,200 service hours 2008 – 36,200 service hours Growth: 8.5% per year Over 70% trips are local (90% sub region)

12. Langley Achievements Frequent Transit Network Every 15 min., 15 hours per day, 7 days Langley Centre to SkyTrain (502) Starts at 4:32 am for first SkyTrain First FTN route S. of Fraser

13. Langley Achievements Aldergrove Connection to Abbotsford Service hours to Aldergrove increased Aldergrove growth constraints Abbotsford and Township supported Finally, connection achieved Sept 07

14. Gloucester – 4000+ Jobs

15. Langley Achievements

16. Langley Achievements Golden Ears Bridge Negotiated Agreement Relocated Park and Ride Access to West Coast Express 208 Street becomes Translink road Provides option to Port Mann Ferry shuts down (Trans Canada Trail)

18. Langley Achievements

19. Langley Achievements 64 Ave/#10 Hwy Rail Overpass Historic partnership Roberts Bank Rail Translink ($50 million) Province ($50 million) Port ($50 million) Feds ($75 million) 4 Municipalities ($50 million) Railways ($30 million)

20. Langley Achievements 64 Ave / # 10 Hwy Overpass 1 st priority and design underway #1 traffic improvement priority Langley Regional Town Centre Note: Translink’s Pattullo Bridge Long-Term Strategy will include review of rail bridge

21. Township Achievements Translink Roads Fraser Highway 4 laning 16 Ave intersection improvements 200 Street improvements 208 Street becomes Translink road

22. Township Achievements Port Mann Twinning Translink Supported (GVRD didn’t) Langley Businesses move goods/services Restore Public Transportation Includes Freeway widening Includes 216 Interchange

24. Township Achievements Rapid Bus Over Port Mann: Langley to Burnaby Over Golden Ears Bridge to Evergreen Fraser Highway to SkyTrain 200 Street: Public Transportation Corridor

25. Langley Achievements Rapid Bus over Port Mann Langley to Lougheed Mall in 23 min. Stations/Park&Ride in design Dedicated Freeway underpasses access Convertible to Rail in Future Translink/Prov funding allocated Property acquistion underway

26. 200 Street Corridor

27. Langley Achievements 200 Street Corridor Designated public transportation corridor From Willowbrook Town Centre To North West Employment Centre Planned for Mixed Use Planned for High Density