Between now and March 1, we’re inviting you take part in public engagement for the South of Fraser East Area Transport Plan!

Who’s it for: People who live, work or play in, or travel through North Delta, Surrey, White Rock, the Township of Langley, and the City of Langley.

• It also includes the unceded and traditional territories of the q̓ic̓əy̓(Katzie), q̓ʷɑ:n̓ƛ̓ən̓ (Kwantlen), máthxwi (Matsqui), and se’mya’me (Semiahmoo) First Nations.

What’s happening: We want to hear from you about how you travel in this area, as well as what’s working and what could be improved when it comes to transportation.

• The plan is about more than just transit — we oversee planning and managing the transportation system for Metro Vancouver.
• That’s why whether you ride transit, walk, or roll, we want to hear from you.

What to do: The South of Fraser East Area Transport Plan survey is available from Feb. 9 to March 1.

• Take the survey at translink.ca.ca/sofe.
• The survey is available in English, Simplified and Traditional Chinese, Hindi, Punjabi, and Spanish.
• We’re also hosting pop-up information sessions in the community. Find out where we’re popping up next at translink.ca/sofe.

Why it matters: An area transport plan helps us prioritize future investments in the transportation network for the next 15 years.

• Notably, an Area Transport Plan is one of the first steps in helping to identify new or changes to routes for implementation in future service changes, which happens four times a year.
• A lot has changed since 2007 when the last Area Transport Plan for this area of Metro Vancouver was completed. These communities have seen a lot of growth since.

What’s next: This is the first of two phases of public engagement for the South of Fraser East Area Transport Plan. A second phase is set for early next year when we’ll ask for feedback on recommended actions and how best to prioritize them.

Zoom out: Area Transport Plans are an opportunity for TransLink to work more closely with local governments, Indigenous Nations, interest holders, and the public to identify key transportation priorities relating to the local transportation network.

• This includes transit service and infrastructure, while also addressing aspects of cycling, walking, and goods movement.
• Area Transport Plans are informed by and help to advance the goals and objectives outlined in Transport 2050, the region’s transportation strategy, and Access for Everyone (formerly known as the 10-Year Priorities).
• Together these plans establish the region’s long-term transportation vision, overall goals, targets, policy direction, and investment priorities.