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Abbotsford Airport |
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Abbotsford
Airport -
Map, Abbotsford,
Welcome to Abbotsford Airport located in the Fraser Valley area of
Vancouver. Abbotsford is a spectacular city to begin your escape to
Super, Natural British Columbia.
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Accessible Transportation Services |
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Accessible Transportation Services -
Greater Vancouver,
Information on accessible public transportation services in greater
Vancouver. SkyTrain rapid transit, SeaBus passenger ferries, West Coast
Express commuter rail, B-Line bus, and Community Shuttle minibuses are all
fully accessible. In addition, most other buses have either low-floor
access or are lift-equipped. |
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Albion Ferry |
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Albion
Ferry -
Fort Langley - Maple Ridge,
Albion Ferry, as a subsidiary of TransLink, Fraser River Marine Transportation is responsible for providing ferry service for vehicles and walk-on passengers across the Fraser River between Maple Ridge and Fort Langley.
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BC
Rail |
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BC
Rail -
BC,
BC Rail operates exclusively in British Columbia and has inter-line connections to all rail-served points in North America. The BC Rail line consists of 2,315 kilometers of mainline and 740 kilometers of industrial, yard and track sidings throughout the province.
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BC
Transit |
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BC
Transit -
BC,
BC Transit is the provincial Crown corporation charged with providing public transportation throughout the province outside of Greater Vancouver. Responsibility for public transportation in the Lower Mainland has been transferred to the Greater Vancouver Transportation
Authority (the GVTA).
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BC Trucking Association |
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BC Trucking
Association -
Langley,
The BCTA was founded in 1913. Through consultation and
communication within our industry, government and the public, the BC
Trucking Association promotes a prosperous, safe, efficient and
responsible commercial road transportation industry that contributes to
the economy of British Columbia. We will provide value to our members
through programs and services. |
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BEST - Better Environmentally Sound
Transportation |
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BEST - Better
Environmentally Sound Transportation -
Greater Vancouver,
BESTs' mission is to make our communities healthier places to live by
promoting sustainable transportation and land-use planning, and supporting
pedestrian, cycling and transit-oriented neighborhoods. |
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Bus Services for Greater Vancouver
Public Transit |
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Bus Services for Greater Vancouver Public Transit -
Greater Vancouver,
Information on public bus services for the greater Vancouver area,
including; Coast Mountain Bus services, TransLink, the Greater Vancouver
Transportation Authority (GVTA), the SeaBus ferry service, and more. |
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Canada Line - Rapid Transit Line |
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Canada Line - Rapid
Transit Line -
Vancouver - Richmond,
The Canada Line is a rapid transit system that will connect the downtown
area of Vancouver with downtown Richmond and the Vancouver International
Airport through a series of 16 different stations, with a traveling time
of 25 minutes or less. Construction is scheduled to be completed for the
2010 Winter Games. |
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Co-Operative Auto Network |
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Co-Operative Auto
Network -
Greater Vancouver,
The Co-operative Auto Network (CAN) is a not-for-profit co-operative
incorporated to foster car sharing as an alternative to the
privately-owned automobile. We believe CAN is an
environmentally-responsible and economically-sound choice for many
people's mobility needs. Through car sharing we aim to improve air
quality, reduce stresses on green space and eliminate many non-point
sources of pollution. |
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Cycling Info |
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Cycling
Info -
Greater Vancouver,
BC Govt. Cycling Page: Cycling benefits the Province’s environment, economy,
& health of its people & society at large. It is the goal of the Ministry to integrate bicycling by providing safe, accessible
& convenient bicycle facilities on the Province’s highways & to support
& encourage cycling. |
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Evergreen Light Rail Transit Line |
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Evergreen Light Rail Transit Line -
Burnaby - Coquitlam - Port Moody,
Approved in principle by the TransLink Board in 2004... this light rail
transit line will feature 12 stations over 11 kilometres, linking
neighbourhoods in Coquitlam, Port Moody and Burnaby and connecting with
SkyTrain, West Coast Express and TransLink buses. |
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Fraser River Port |
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Fraser River Port -
Fraser River,
The Fraser River Port is fully integrated with global transportation
networks, offering a complete range of services at terminals equipped for
efficient container and break-bulk handling. It is one of the largest auto
ports in Canada, and offers integrated services for the coastal forest
industry and short-sea shipping. |
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Gateway Transportation Project |
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Gateway
Transportation Project
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Greater Vancouver,
The Gateway Program was established by the Province of British Columbia
in response to the impact of growing regional congestion, and to improve
the movement of people, goods and transit throughout Greater Vancouver.
Gateway project roads and bridge improvements are proposed to complement
other regional road and transit improvements already planned or underway. |
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Greenworld Electric Vehicles |
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Greenworld Electric Vehicles -
Vancouver,
Electric bicycles, electric trikes, electric scooters, EVT
electric motorcycles, electric mobility scooters... these are fun, fast
and eco-friendly... we provide urban transport for the 21st century. We
are a member of Vancouver Electric Vehicle Association. |
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John Heida Project |
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John Heida
Project -
New Westminster - Surrey,
The John Heida Project was set-up to ensure a median barrier is
installed as recommended in the Pattullo Bridge Safety Review published in
February 2002. This project is dedicated to John Heida who was killed
Sunday, August 22, 2004 while driving innocently across the Pattullo
Bridge in Surrey BC. |
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Langley Airport |
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Langley
Airport -
Map,
Langley,
Located only six kilometers from the U.S. border and 45 minutes by car
from Vancouver, Langley Regional Airport is an exciting destination
point in itself, and is the centre point or hub of the lower mainland
Langley area. |
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Livable Region Coalition |
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Livable Region
Coalition -
Vancouver,
The Livable Region Coalition (LRC) is a group of Lower Mainland
citizens and sustainable transportation advocates.
We are promoting lasting solutions to traffic congestion: Effective
solutions that will support regional growth strategies, include public
transit investments, reduce air pollution and maintain the quality of life
in Greater Vancouver. |
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Port of Vancouver |
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Port of Vancouver -
Vancouver,
The Port of Vancouver encompasses 247 km of coastline extending
from Point Roberts at the Canada-United States border through Burrard
Inlet to Port Moody and Indian Arm. Offering sea-port services for
imports, exports, major commodities, containerized cargo, principal
trading economies, vessel arrivals, and cruise volumes. |
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Port North Fraser |
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Port North Fraser -
Fraser River,
Since its inception in 1913, Port North Fraser has played an
active role in the development of the North Arm of the Fraser River.
Providing innovative and responsible leadership in the administration of
the North Arm's river highway and ensuring that all development enhances
the economic opportunity, recreational potential and environmental
integrity of the area. |
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Rapid Transit Expansion Projects |
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Rapid Transit Expansion Projects -
Greater Vancouver,
Currently TransLink is building two new Rapid Transit Lines; the Canada Line, and
the
Evergreen Line. It is estimated that by the year 2011, 40% more GVRD
residents will have access to rapid transit services. |
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RAV Line Project - Rapid Transit |
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RAV Line Project
- Rapid Transit -
Greater Vancouver,
The RAV project is a rail-based rapid transit line called the RAV line
that will link central Richmond, the Vancouver International Airport, and
Vancouver along the Cambie corridor to central Broadway, the downtown
Business District and the emerging transportation hub at Waterfront
Station. |
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Ride Share |
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Ride Share -
Greater Vancouver,
Wasting hours in traffic?, spending thousands on your single occupant
vehicle?... share a ride, carpool reduces stress, reduces costs, and saves
time. The Jack Bell Foundation can help you by matching you with one or
more commuters. Register free of charge.
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Sea Bus |
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Sea Bus -
Vancouver,
The two double ended catamaran ferries, Burrard Beaver & Burrard Otter, can seat up to 400 passengers at a time. There are
2 terminals: Waterfront in downtown Vancouver, which connects with buses, SkyTrain
& West Coast Express; & Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver, which connects with
North Shore buses. |
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Sea-to-Sky Highway Improvements |
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Sea-to-Sky
Highway Improvements -
West Vancouver - Squamish - Whistler,
As part of Highway 99, the Sea-to-Sky Highway winds its way through the
spectacular Coast Mountains, linking communities from West Vancouver to
Whistler. The Sea-to-Sky Highway Improvement Project will increase this
road’s safety, reliability and capacity. |
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SPEC - The Society Promoting
Environmental Conservation |
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SPEC - The Society
Promoting Environmental Conservation -
Vancouver,
Founded in 1969, The Society Promoting Environmental Conservation
(SPEC) is a non-profit charitable organization that addresses
environmental, sustainable-living, and transportation issues in BC, with a
particular focus on urban communities in Lower Mainland and the Georgia
Basin. |
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Taxi Service |
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Taxi
Service -
Greater Vancouver,
Bonny's & Queen City Taxi are affiliated companies servicing the lower mainland of British Columbia, Canada. They provide taxi services, delivery services, roadside assistance and tourism services for Burnaby and New Westminster via automated dispatch systems. |
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TransLink |
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TransLink
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Burnaby,
We are responsible for planning, financing and operating a regional transportation system that moves people and goods efficiently, and supports the regional growth strategy, air quality objectives and economic development of the Greater Vancouver Regional District. |
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Vancouver
Intl. Airport (YVR) |
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Vancouver
Intl. Airport (YVR) -
Map,
Richmond,
Greater Vancouver's gateway to the world, and Canada's second busiest
airport, with some 15.1 million passengers (including same plane
transit), approximately 235,000 tonnes of cargo and 257,000 take-offs
and landings per year.
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Victoria Airport |
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Victoria
Airport -
Map,
Sidney,
Victoria International Airport is located 22 km north of Victoria,
the Capital of British Columbia, on beautiful Vancouver Island. |
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West Coast Express |
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West
Coast Express -
Greater Vancouver,
West Coast Express is a premium commuter rail service linking Mission, Port Haney, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam and Port Moody with downtown Vancouver. We operate Monday to Friday during peak periods. |
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