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April 22, 2014
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A Metro Vancouver referendum as early as this year will help decide the future of the region by deciding potential new revenue sources for transportation improvements. Funding measures and a transportation plan are being identified by the Metro Vancouver Mayor’s Council by June when the province will then help shape the question. Funding for transit and cycling have faltered in recent years, with regional funding sources limited by the province. This referendum is vital to open up new funding sources to help our transportation system grow with our population and economy, and to grow in a sustainable way. Without additional funding, maintaining current transit service will not be possible, and cycling funding is uncertain.
Why is this transportation referendum important?
Metro Vancouver roads are congested, transit cannot meet current demand, and people and goods are not moving efficiently throughout Metro Vancouver. By 2031 there will be one million more people in the region, and these issues will get worse if no action is taken to fund improvements.
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When will it happen?
The province previously noted a referendum concurrent with the 2014 municipal elections. It has more recently signaled that it would be willing to delay the vote until June 30, 2015, unless mayors are unable to come to a consensus then the earliest the referendum date would be in conjunction with the 2017 municipal elections.