New Westminster Mayor says local transit projects should be prioritized ahead of high-speed rail to Portland
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On Tuesday's show, we told you about the support by Vancouver Mayor, Kennedy Stewart, for a high-speed rail line connecting Vancouver to Portland, Oregon. The cost would run into the tens of billions, but revenue from fares would be expected to cover costs by 2055.
But other Mayors are speaking out - saying that perhaps we need to focus on other transit projects first.
Guest: Jonathan Cote
New Westminster Mayor
On Tuesday's show, we told you about the support by Vancouver Mayor, Kennedy Stewart, for a high-speed rail line connecting Vancouver to Portland, Oregon. The cost would run into the tens of billions, but revenue from fares would be expected to cover costs by 2055.
But other Mayors are speaking out - saying that perhaps we need to focus on other transit projects first.
Guest: Jonathan Cote
New Westminster Mayor