Pacific Metropolis: Transit Plan Roundup

There's some excellent analysis out there on the provincial government's $14 billion transit plan.

First stop is Price Tags, which beat us to it, in picking out the quote that sums it up best:

'Once we know (the transit projects) are coming, the municipalities can plan their land use and make sure the densities are supportive.' -Diane Watts, Mayor of Surrey

For the best visual we've seen of the transit plan, check out this map from the Vancouver Sun (link to pdf).

It's also worth taking a look at the following news clip, which provides a decent overview of the plan:

And finally, we'll turn over the detailed analysis to Paul Hillsdon, the twelfth grader who arguably has a better grasp of Lower Mainland transportation issues than our own Minister of Transport.

Check out Paul's South of Fraser Transit Plan here.