Surrey is growing at a historic pace ๐
But growth without investment is not progress.
I serve on the City of Surreyโs Environment and Climate Change Committee, and one thing is clear ๐ฑ
Transit, climate action, affordability, and public safety are deeply connected.
Only a small share of Surrey residents live near frequent transit ๐ even as our population has grown by hundreds of thousands in just two decades. That gap shows up every day through overcrowded buses, long wait times, missed connections, and a system that forces people to drive ๐ not by choice, but by necessity.
Transportation remains Surreyโs largest source of emissions ๐
When transit doesnโt meet demand, families pay the price through higher costs for cars, fuel, and insurance ๐ธ
More vehicles on the road also mean more congestion and more collisions โ ๏ธ
These outcomes are not accidental. They are the result of policy choices.
There are steps in the right direction, including RapidBus and planned Bus Rapid Transit ...