Vancouver leaders are pushing back on a phased light rail plan that would stop at the waterfront, raising new questions about access, cost, and long-term transit connections.
A new development in the Interstate Bridge Replacement project has shifted expectations for light rail in Vancouver, with the current plan calling for just one stop at the waterfront in the first phase instead of the previously anticipated two. Vancouver Mayor Anne McEnerny-Ogle is now proposing that light rail extend beyond that point to connect with C-TRAN’s bus system near Library Square, creating a multimodal hub rather than relying on an elevated station and elevator access. The proposal adds to ongoing concerns about project costs, phasing, and how transit will serve Clark County commuters — and we want to know where you stand.
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Vancouver mayor counters IBR’s proposal for the only light rail stop to be at the waterfront
Vancouver's mayor wants light rail extended beyond the waterfront to connect with C-TRAN buses at Library Square.
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