Bring Hydrogen Passenger Rail to the Fraser Valley!

News Release - New Interurban Passenger Rail Corridor Video Release! Check it out!

#ConnectTheValley

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The hidden costs of traffic congestion are between $500 million and $1.2 billion a year for the Metro Vancouver area, according to a new report from the C.D. Howe Institute. In “Tackling Traffic: The Economic Cost of Congestion in Metro Vancouver,” author Benjamin Dachis finds that when congestion causes people not to travel it stifles the key benefits of living in a city, like learning face-to-face, finding better jobs, and sharing services and infrastructure - collectively called agglomeration benefits.

Read the Tackling Traffic Report

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South Fraser Community Rail Society - The introduction of our reactivation proposal for the Interurban Rail Corridor has been the subject of discussion for a few decades. While interesting in past years, the time has come. With the advent and introduction of state-of-the-art Hydrogen Rail in Germany in 2017 (Canadian Technology) into paid service, complete with all its affordable and environmentally friendly benefits; it is the perfect transit choice for our South of Fraser region.

This 4-minute creative video is well worth a viewing, it explains why we are here, explains why we say it is a PRICELESS opportunity and reflects the reasons behind our campaign.

1.2 million residents, 16 cities / communities, 14 post-secondary institutions, First Nations, Industrial Parks, the Abbotsford International Airport, Tourism and Agri-Tourism located throughout the Fraser Valley are waiting for a transit service that will fulfill this dire and emergent need. The South of the Fraser Valley region is seeing exponential population growth for those seeking affordable housing and a better quality of life.

Unfortunately, the resulting traffic growth impact is negatively affecting health (poor air quality within the Fraser Valley Airshed) and quality of life (due to seriously a congested Highway #1) resulting in less productivity and time with families. There is only one road in and out of the Fraser Valley with no other options!

Widening highway #1? It will happen over time (1 additional lane each way) BUT will take 31 years, if started today and did not stop until finished. It is not our answer! This Interurban solution can be reactivated within 3 years!
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Sincerely,
Rick Green - President South Fraser Community Rail Society
Former Mayor Township of Langley (2008 – 2011) and Alderman City of Delta
Bill Vander Zalm – Former Premier of B.C., Minister of Municipal Affairs & Transit, Mayor of Surrey
Directors – Brit Gardner, Lee Lockwood, Roy Mufford, Gery Warner, Scott Thompson & Peter Holt CEng.

Find out MORE!

Contact the South Fraser Community Rail Society

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BC Government, Bring Hydrogen Passenger Rail to the Fraser Valley!

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