If you haven't heard yet, a Metro 麻豆传媒映画referendum is happening this spring!
You'll be voting on whether to fund a package of transportation improvements put together by the of Metro Vancouver, through a 0.5% increase to the provincial sales tax, which adds up to about $250 million a year. (See the full ballot question !)
And voting yes is actually a huge opportunity to make getting around 麻豆传媒映画much, much better. If you're still on the fence, here are eight reasons to vote yes for the transit referendum in Vancouver.
1. More room on SkyTrain. The Expo, Millennium and Canada lines will be less packed going downtown with more than 50% more service on SkyTrain system. SkyTrain stations will be upgraded and escalators added for passenger accessibility, comfort and convenience.
2. A subway for Broadway. A five-kilometer extension of the Millennium Line from VCC-Clark SkyTrain Station to Arbutus Street, tunnelled beneath the busy Broadway corridor, will benefit not only 麻豆传媒映画residents but also those throughout the entire region who go to the school, shops and services on North America's busiest bus route. A "yes" vote will make transit travel from Commercial Drive to Arbutus 50% faster and reduce congestion in the corridor.
3. More frequent bus service-where and when you need it. Vote "yes" to reduce crowding on board your bus with more frequent buses, expanded hours and new buses. The Mayors' Plan will add service to busy routes across the city, such as West 4th Avenue, Knight and Macdonald streets, 49th Avenue, Southeast Marine Drive, Granville Street and Kingsway. Save 25 minutes on the bus trip from downtown 麻豆传媒映画to Lynn Valley or from Oakridge to Capilano University. In addition, there will be 30% more HandyDART for riders with special mobility needs.
4. An expanded network of B-Line rapid bus routes. A "yes" vote will bring B-Line rapid bus service to five transit routes across the city, with connections to the rest of the region. B-Line rapid bus routes offer fast, frequent, limited-stop service throughout the entire day. New B-Lines will speed your trip along Hasting Street from downtown to SFU, shaving 15 minutes off the trip; down Commercial and Victoria Drive; from downtown to North 麻豆传媒映画via the Lions Gate; across town on 41st Avenue from UBC to Joyce-Collingwood Station; and through Southeast 麻豆传媒映画connecting Metrotown and Richmond.
5. Better roads for better movement. Vote "yes" for road investments to ensure people, goods and services move efficiently, while improving safety and connectivity. The Mayors' Plan will quadruple the region's investment in maintaining and upgrading major roads over the next 10 years. For example, upgrades will make getting from Oakridge to Guildford will be 20 minutes faster.
6. Safer walking and cycling for you and your family. Vote "yes" for investments in walking access to transit, improving safety for you and your family as you get around town. The Mayors' Plan will deliver sidewalk and street improvements near bus stops and train stations, making it easier to walk or cycle to transit.
7. A SeaBus every 10 minutes during rush hours. Never wait 29 minutes again with an increase in SeaBus frequency to every 10 minutes during rush hour and every 15 minutes throughout the rest of the day, every day of the week. A "yes" vote will add 50% more SeaBus service, meaning fewer cars on the bridges and an easier commute for everyone, whether you're on the road or on the water.
8. Less hassle getting around late night. With a "yes" vote, the Mayors' Plan will add 80% more NightBus service. In Vancouver, that means shift workers, those travelling to YVR in the early morning hours and visitors to entertainment districts will feel more comfortable and safer with a convenient way to get around and get home.
For more information on the Mayors' Plan, visit .
If you're ready to pledge your support for "yes", please visit .
And if you're looking for the key dates for the transit referendum, here's a handy infographic!
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