Transportation Improvements, Budget Allocation, and Contract Award
The Public Works and Transportation Committee meeting on December 18, 2024, addressed several key issues. A delegation from Nathan Davidowicz advocated for improvements to the SkyTrain and bus systems, focusing on funding, accessibility, and service upgrades. Staff were directed to forward Mr. Davidowicz’s submission to TransLink. The committee approved the establishment of a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Reserve Fund, allowing for the use of funds to support active transportation initiatives. They also endorsed applications for TransLink’s 2025 Cost-Share Funding program for various transportation projects, authorizing execution of agreements if successful. Finally, the committee awarded a contract to Engo Equipment Sales Ltd. for the supply of five electric ice resurfacers, with a budget of $971,000 (excluding taxes) and a contingency of $50,000.