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TransLink Invests $145 Million in Metro Vancouver Transportation Infrastructure

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Jun 29, 2025 — 1 min read

TransLink, through its Local Government Funding Programs, is working with cities and municipalities to enhance sustainable travel options in Metro Vancouver. The program aims to upgrade walking, biking, rolling, and transit infrastructure, with a focus on pedestrian and cyclist safety. As part of this initiative, 13 Surrey projects have been selected for funding, totaling $14,288,375. These projects include construction of multi-use pathways, bridge safety repairs, and road widening to accommodate increased traffic.

Key Takeaways:

13 Surrey projects have been selected for funding, totaling $14,288,375.
The projects focus on enhancing sustainable travel options, pedestrian, and cyclist safety.
$338,000 has been allocated for construction of a multi-use pathway on 124 Street.
$250,000 will be used for bridge inspection and safety repairs on the Nicomekl and Serpentine rivers.
The largest project, worth $4,800,000, involves road widening on 72 Avenue for improved safety and traffic flow.
Culvert replacement and road safety improvements will be implemented on various streets, including 18600-block of 16 Avenue and 88 Avenue.
A new bridge will be constructed at 152 Street and Nicomekl River, while existing bridges will receive safety upgrades.
The project is part of TransLink's $145 million investment in Metro Vancouver transportation infrastructure.

Statistics:

145 million: TransLink's investment in Metro Vancouver transportation infrastructure.
13: Number of Surrey projects selected for funding.
$14,288,375: Total value of the 13 Surrey projects.
$338,000: Allocation for construction of a multi-use pathway on 124 Street.
$250,000: Allocation for bridge inspection and safety repairs on the Nicomekl and Serpentine rivers.
$4,800,000: Allocation for road widening on 72 Avenue.
$19.5 million: Total investment in road safety improvements, including culvert replacement and road widening.

Sources:

TransLink press release issued June 26.
Surrey Now-Leader. (2025). TransLink invests $145M in Metro Vancouver transportation infrastructure.

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