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TransLink Invests $145 Million in Metro Vancouver Transportation Infrastructure

Strategic Insights

Jun 25, 2025 — 1 min read

TransLink, the transportation authority for Metro Vancouver, is investing $145 million in infrastructure projects across the region. This investment includes 13 projects in Surrey worth $13,804,375, aimed at enhancing sustainable travel options such as walking, biking, rolling, and transit. The funds will also go towards repairing and maintaining the major road network, which sees over $350 million in goods moved daily.

Key Takeaways:

TransLink's investment of $145 million will be allocated across 13 projects in Surrey, valued at $13,804,375.
The projects aim to enhance sustainable travel options, improve road safety, and increase accessibility.
$338,000 will be allocated for constructing a multi-use pathway to complete the cycling network on 124 Street.
$250,000 will be used for bridge inspection and safety repairs on the Nicomekl and Serpentine rivers.
$2,000,000 will be used for the full replacement of the existing bridge structure at 16 Avenue and Little Campbell River.
Applications for investments in 2026 will be considered in September.
TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn stated that the Local Government Funding Programs are vital to maintaining and improving the region's transportation network.
The investments will create well-paying jobs, strengthen communities, and boost the local economy.

Statistics:

$145 million: TransLink's total investment in transportation infrastructure projects.
13: Number of projects in Surrey.
$13,804,375: Total value of Surrey projects.
$65 million: Funding earmarked for repairing and maintaining the major road network in 2025.
$350 million: Daily goods movement on the major road network.
$338,000: Allocation for constructing a multi-use pathway on 124 Street.
$250,000: Allocation for bridge inspection and safety repairs on Nicomekl and Serpentine rivers.
2025: Funding year for major road network repairs and maintenance.
September: Deadline for considering applications for investments in 2026.

Sources:

TranLink press release, June 26.

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