Langley Chamber Calls on Government to Fix Transit Funding Shortfall

In light of a shocking report predicting a 50% cut in transit service across Metro Vancouver and a near elimination of service in Langley, the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce – one of the province’s largest chambers of commerce representing over 1,100 businesses – is calling on the Provincial and Federal governments, including candidates in this fall’s BC election, to deliver solutions that solve the critical funding shortfall at TransLink.

TransLink has revealed it is facing a $600 million operating funding shortfall and without new or improved funding models, will be forced to make significant cuts to service by the end of 2025. These cuts could include a reduction in transit service by 50% overall, including eliminating the West Coast Express, slashing 145 bus routes, reducing SkyTrain by 30%, severely limiting HandyDart service, and a near elimination of service in Langley, White Rock, South Delta, Port Coquitlam, Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, and much of the North Shore.

“The report released today paints a shocking picture of what could happen to transit in Langley and across our region and enduring such service cuts would be unacceptable,” says Langley Chamber CEO Cory Redekop.