City of Surrey 2017 - 2021 Financial Plan

Roads &Traffic Safety

ECONOMIC PROSPERITY & LIVELIHOODS

 Used Traffic Management Centre to implement real-time signal timing changes to improve traffic flow, particularly during events/incidents; and

 Developed a strategic property acquisition strategy for new roads within the City Centre to reduce development uncertainty and ensure equity for developers.

ECOSYSTEMS

 Developed a strategy for widening Fraser Highway through Green Timbers Urban Forest to support LRT and additional travel lanes while increasing the area of protected forest/park.

EDUCATION & CULTURE

 Safe and Active Schools Program— added Travel Planning to 4 more schools and continued bicycle training to all Grade 4/5 students; and

 Delivered another successful Transportation Lecture Program for the citizens of Surrey supported by SFU, TransLink, Metro Vancouver and private speakers.

HEALTH & WELLNESS

 Expanded the cycling network by 20km in 2016 with a value of $2.2M, including contribution of $0.8M from the Province and TransLink; and

 Developed new cycle track design standards to support cycling for all ages and abilities and implemented the City’s first cycle track project within the City Centre.

INFRASTRUCTURE

 Constructed $40M in transportation improvements, including road widening and rehabilitation, traffic calming and safety measures, cycling and pedestrian mobility improvements;  Integrated 3 Year Paving Program into COSMOS and Third-Party Utility Agencies;

 Completed construction of the $8M 160 Street widening from 96 Avenue to 104 Avenue; and  Completed construction of the 148 Street widening, from 65 Avenue to 72 Avenue, including pedestrian/cycling improvements to/from TE Scott Elementary.

2017-2021 FINANCIAL PLAN

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