A Transportation Lecture Program is being offered by The City of Surrey’s Engineering Department and the Simon Fraser University City Program. Speakers of the course include transportation planners from the City of Surrey, members of the SFU City Program and industry experts from Translink.
The purpose of the program is to provide people with an insight into planning decisions and outcomes for regional transportation.
“Want to find out more about transportation and the role it plays in the shaping and development of our City, then you may want to register for this specialized lecture program. It offers a forum to discuss important regional and local transportation issues, provides the City the chance to better communicate and explain its role in transportation, the services provided, and the City’s fit within the larger transportation network. The 10 week course offers a unique opportunity for citizens, professionals, and stakeholders to learn more about transportation”
The Transportation Lecture Program offers a forum to:
- Discuss important local and regional transportation issues
- Talk about the role that the City plays in terms of our local and regional transportation system
- Engage with transportation experts and other stakeholders on a range of topics
- Meet other people with a passion for transportation
People who should take the Surrey Transportation Lecture Program:
- Residents with an interest in transportation
- Community association members
- Transportation professionals and advocates
- Students who are interested in pursuing a career in transportation
Surrey is third-largest city by area and second-largest city by population in the province. The growing Metro Vancouver municipality is projected to overtake Vancouver as the highest populated city in BC in the coming decades. Infrastructure issues in Surrey like SkyTrain expansion versus light-rail trains are always a hot topic.
In recent years, Surrey has seen rapid development on highways and bridges including the tolled Golden Ears Bridge and Port Mann Bridge. The Golden Ears Bridge links Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge to Langley and Surrey while the Port Mann Bridge connects Surrey to Coquitlam, Burnaby and beyond via Highway 1 (TransCanada Highway) over the Fraser River.
The program, started in 2010, sees annual cohorts of 25 to 30 participants with diverse backgrounds and transportation interests. The City plans to offer the program again next fall. The cost of the 2015 program was $20 for Surrey residents and $105 for non-Surrey residents which included an interactive tour. For program information and registration visit City of Surrey or read the course overview.
Written by Amar Mirchandani @amarmirch
