The public is going to have opportunities to have a say on potential transit changes that could impact service in South Delta.
A TransLink survey concludes this Friday on several dozen route changes aimed at extending service that already has higher commuter demand, decreasing travel time on busy routes and delivering on priorities identified in area transit plans.
The route change suggestions in the survey, available online at www.
translink.ca, includes the 601, 609 and 620 service in South Delta. Changes include extending service to the Tsawwassen First Nation malls set to open next year.
At Delta council's weekly meeting last week, Mayor Lois Jackson said she'd like staff to invite TransLink representatives to appear before council to explain the 85 regional changes proposed, including what could happen locally.
TransLink notes that next year it will commence consultation with residents in Richmond and Delta on the Southwest Area Transport Plan, which will identify a longterm vision and address transportation, transit and infrastructure needs.
As part of the engagement process for the plan, TransLink is establishing a public advisory committee comprised of people who live, work and/or study in Richmond, South Delta and the Tsawwassen First Nation.
"PAC members will provide feedback on TransLink's outreach and engagement approach and help ensure that community issues and opportunities, concerns, ideas and expectations are understood and considered in TransLink's overall decision-making," TransLink states.
Applications must be submitted online by Nov. 12.
Jackson encouraged Deltans to apply to have their voice heard, noting the committee is going to look at goods movement as well as the bridge that will replace the George Massey Tunnel.
