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May 28, 2022 12:07 AM - The Canadian Press

New SkyTrain, electric buses part of B.C.'s $2.4B for transit in Metro Vancouver

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The BC government says it will contribute $2.4 billion to improve transit and infrastructure in Metro Vancouver. (Photo - BC Govt.)

The BC government says it will contribute $2.4 billion to improve transit and infrastructure in Metro Vancouver.

It says the funds are part of its commitment to cover 40 per cent of the 10-year vision outlined by the regional mayors' council on transportation.

A statement from the province says the biggest projects on the list include building a Surrey-Langley SkyTrain line and the electrification of bus fleets.

Ridership is rebounding but still sits at 70 per cent of pre-pandemic levels and TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn says the funds will ensure transit continues to serve residents after a challenging few years.

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