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94-534: The commercial area along Dunbar is resistant to change; many businesses in the area have been established in their locations for more than 50 years. Examples include Stong's Market, which opened in 1931, and the Dunbar Theatre, which has been in business since 1935. TransLink runs two routes along Dunbar Street and maintains the Dunbar Loop at the intersection of Dunbar and 41st Avenue. Route 7 provides service from

188-416: A "municipal roadway trust" and not to general spending. Manitoba and Saskatchewan have passed legislation requiring the fuel tax be dedicated to roads. It is not to be confused with "Canadians for Tax Fairness" Canadians for Tax Fairness | Canadians for Tax Fairness . It is a progressive non-profit advocacy group which is focused on more equitable tax collection and more effective use of the funds. In 1990

282-475: A 90-minute period on the bus or on SkyTrain or SeaBus. All buses are considered one-zone fares, but cash fares on buses are not transferable to the SkyTrain or SeaBus owing to technological incompatibility between bus fare box–issued transfers and Compass fare readers. Zone fares apply weekdays before 6:30 p.m. During evenings and on weekends, passengers can travel throughout the system on a one-zone fare. There

376-624: A Saskatchewan court ordered Onion Lake Cree Nation to disclose its finances. The judgment was upheld by the Saskatchewan Court of Appeals in 2018. The organization has opposed the Canadian Firearms Registry , calling it "ill-conceived crime-fighting measure that did little more than add paperwork and expenses for hunters, farmers and recreational gun users." In 2010, the CTF supported private member's bill C-391 which would have eliminated

470-444: A citizen's oversight body to make recommendations for MLA compensation. In reaction to the report, former Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter said that he was open to reviewing the process for pensions, but that he was not ready to review it at the time. Dexter was slated to collect $ 2 million in pension benefits. During 2012, the CTF ran a national campaign to get MPs to reform their pensions. They launched billboards across

564-474: A different logo based on these colours, with the exception of the West Coast Express . The board decided against changing West Coast Express's purple colour to blue, since purple and yellow create a premium brand differentiable from TransLink's blue and yellow livery. Repainting of vehicles did not incur any additional costs, as it was completed during regular maintenance repaints or new vehicle purchases. At

658-409: A fare inspection at any time. Those who fail to pay the fare or fail to produce a valid fare could be removed from the transit system and/or fined $ 173. Currently, only Transit Security and Transit Police have the authority to issue fare evasion fines. Customer Service Attendants and other transit employees may request compliance in regards to fares, but have no authority to issue a fine. Failure to pay

752-512: A former Federal Director, is the Conservative MP for New Brunswick Southwest. Adrienne Batra , the CTF's former Manitoba Director, later became the editor-in-chief of conservative tabloid the Toronto Sun and previously worked as press secretary to then Toronto Mayor Rob Ford . Mark Milke, the CTF's former Alberta and BC Director has worked with various free-market thinktanks. David Maclean,

846-467: A lunch in Paris . Three golden sows are awarded federally, provincially and a lifetime achievement to any bureaucrat, politician, government or government agency every February. History of Award Winners Politicians with roots in the federation include Alberta Premier Jason Kenney , who was the federation's CEO in the early 1990s. Former Alberta Director and National Research Director Derek Fildebrandt

940-467: A mail-in plebiscite on a proposal to adopt a new 0.5 percent sales tax to fund improvements in transit infrastructure, and completion of current TransLink projects. Ballots were mailed in March, and had to be returned by 8:00 pm on May 29, 2015. The tax was designed to generate annual revenue of $ 250   million to help fund an $ 8   billion, 10-year transit plan including the following projects: The tax

1034-763: A membership in any political party. As of 2020 the CTF board of directors is composed of Michelle Eaton (chair), Ken Azzopardi, Melissa Mathieson, and George Marshall. CTF initiatives include public relations campaigns and paid advertising. Public policy campaigns are intended to incorporate greater involvement and support from the general public. Their representatives regularly appear before legislative hearings and committees. Its directors publish annual detailed pre-budget submissions, as well as reports on public issues including health care, tax reform, and "whistle blower" and freedom of information legislation . The CTF advocates for public policy issues and legislation related to direct democracy , taxpayers protection legislation, and

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1128-798: A membership in or donating funds to any political party and is independent of any institutional affiliations. Voting membership, however, is restricted to the board of directors. According to its by-laws, the board "can have as few as three and as many as 20" members. In 2017, it reportedly had a voting membership of six board members, and in 2020 it had four. The CTF maintains a federal office in Ottawa , and has staff based in Calgary , Vancouver , Victoria , Edmonton , Regina , Toronto , Montreal and Halifax . Provincial offices conduct research and advocacy activities specific to their provinces, and act as regional organizers of Canada-wide initiatives. The group opened

1222-683: A ministerial aide in the government of Ontario PC premier Mike Harris . Adrienne Batra of the Manitoba office worked as a staff person for the Saskatchewan Party in Saskatchewan. Sara MacIntyre, the federation's BC director, worked as a researcher in the Conservative Party of Canada 's leader's office in Ottawa. After leaving CTF, she became Prime Minister Stephen Harper's press secretary. In

1316-399: A new livery composed of yellow, blue, and two shades of grey, which was then adopted as a permanent corporate livery. This new livery was later added to older SeaBus vessels and SkyTrain rolling stock in an attempt to unify the fleet. In January 2020, TransLink converted most of its B-Line service into a new service called RapidBus , whose vehicles sported a new livery. The RapidBus livery

1410-489: A parliamentarian. A more recent report showed that in New Brunswick the ratio was $ 16 to every $ 1, and for Nova Scotia it was $ 22 to every $ 1. The pension plan costs taxpayers $ 7.5 million annually. In Nova Scotia, 24 MLA's could collect $ 23 million in benefits if they live till they are 75. CTF has advocated that the pension plans be changed to have equal contributions from taxpayers and legislators, and for

1504-503: A passenger passes through and they differ for those paying with stored value on their Compass cards versus those paying by cash or contactless credit card. Cash and stored value fares are the same for concession riders. Cash and contactless credit card fares are equal. Fares were last increased on July 1, 2024. Compass card holders and those with Compass transfers (issued by Compass vending machines at SkyTrain, SeaBus, and West Coast Express stations) are permitted unlimited transfers within

1598-586: A petition to have members of parliament (MPs) and senators be audited after audits of the British parliament and Nova Scotia members revealed wasteful and unethical spending. In June, the House of Commons agreed to allow spot audits but would not allow the release the names of those being audited. CTF also supported Ontario PC Member of Provincial Parliament Lisa MacLeod 's effort to disclose all contracts and grants over $ 10,000 and travel/hospitality expenses. In 2012,

1692-569: A property development slowdown. On April 26, 2007, the provincial government introduced legislation to restructure TransLink. The proposed successor body was to be known as the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority. The legislation received Royal Assent on November 29, 2007, and came into effect on January 1, 2008, with some parts of the organization, like the Council of Mayors, beginning functions

1786-435: A restructuring of the executive of the body, and increases in the areas under TransLink's jurisdiction. The reorganization of TransLink proposed the following changes: Falcon had called the old board "dysfunctional", saying that board members were focused on the interests of their own municipalities instead of the broader interests of the region. According to Falcon, the board of directors had "no ability there to develop

1880-497: A tap in method to pay fares. Tap out however is not required on buses. The cards may be loaded with monthly passes, day passes, or stored value, or any combination, with the ability to auto-load the fare choice. Annual passes have been eliminated. After the December 2015 TransLink announcement that the gates would close on April 4, 2016, groups working with those who have disabilities complained about potential accessibility problems with

1974-723: Is a $ 5 surcharge, the "YVR AddFare", applied to most fares paid at Canada Line stations on Sea Island— YVR–Airport , Sea Island Centre , and Templeton —for eastbound trips to Bridgeport station or beyond. Trips using a monthly pass are exempt, as are trips using DayPasses purchased and activated off Sea Island. Trips to the three stations are not subject to the surcharge. Trips between the three Sea Island stations are free. Beginning September 2021, fares were adjusted so to that children aged 13 and younger were permitted to ride for free. Concession fares apply to youths aged 14–18 with identification proving age, and seniors aged 65 and over. Students from all public post-secondary institutions in

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2068-467: Is a day where the organization advocates for federal and provincial governments to end the practice of calculating the GST or HST after it has already levied provincial and federal excise taxes on gasoline. The organization has organized this occasion for 20 years as of 2018. CTF reported that Canada collected $ 1.6 billion in additional taxes due to this practice. To calculate the costs of these practices

2162-507: Is a federally incorporated, non-profit organization in Canada. The Federation describe as a populist "citizens advocacy group" but critics accuse it to be an astroturf organization . It describes itself as a taxpayers advocacy group, and the organization advocates lower taxes, less waste, and an increase in government accountability. It was founded in Saskatchewan in 1990 through a merger of

2256-493: Is a variation of the standard TransLink livery but features a green-and-blue colour scheme . TransLink works with municipalities within the region to plan and maintain the region's Major Road Network (MRN). The MRN consists of major arterial roads throughout the region which carry commuter, transit, and truck traffic. The 675-kilometre-long (419 mi) network serves to connect the provincial highway system with local municipalities' road networks. TransLink contributes funding for

2350-663: Is now the Director of Marketing and Communications for the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association. In 2006, many of the federation's provincial directors had roots in conservative parties. Ontario director Tasha Kheiriddin, who co-authored Rescuing Canada's Right: Blueprint for a Conservative Revolution with future CTF chair, Adam Daifallah,.in 2005 was president of the Progressive Conservative (PC) Youth Federation from 1994 to 1998. She later served as

2444-482: Is operationally independent and there is no track connection between them. The Expo Line and Millennium Line are operated by British Columbia Rapid Transit Company Ltd., a subsidiary of TransLink. The Canada Line is operated by ProTrans BC, a division of SNC-Lavalin . The West Coast Express is a commuter railway connecting downtown Vancouver to Metro Vancouver municipalities to the east and terminating in Mission in

2538-678: Is the final delivery of the 10-Year Investment Plan, which was scheduled to be rolled out between 2020 and 2030. It included four new B-Lines, more service improvements on buses, SkyTrain, and HandyDART service. It also included the construction of the Surrey–Langley LRT as well as continued funding for improved roads, cycling paths, and sidewalks. Phase one was approved by the Mayors' Council in November 2016; implementation began in January 2017. Phase two

2632-504: The Winnipeg Free Press printed a follow-up story ("Foolish funding? Not a bit, MDs say") with information from Manitoba doctors indicating that the expenditures were for necessary medical treatments. The abdominoplasties were performed on patients with chronic stomach infections that did not respond to antibiotics , while the botulinum toxin was used to treat spastic muscle disorders such as multiple sclerosis . On March 9, 2006,

2726-901: The 2019 Canadian federal election , Lee Harding, the CTF Saskatchewan director ran as a candidate in the Cypress Hills—Grasslands riding for the far-right People Party of Canada . The 2006 Provincial/Municipal Teddy was awarded to the Manitoba provincial government for "Special Achievement in Cosmetic Makeover and Budget Misallocation". The CTF accused the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority of spending money on unnecessary cosmetic surgery, including $ 981,000 for 218 abdominoplasty and other fat-reducing surgeries, and $ 10,900 for 31 vials of Botox . The following day

2820-570: The COVID-19 pandemic in the province , specifically to meet physical distancing requirements in combating the spread of COVID-19 . Part of the measures included allowing the boarding and alighting of passengers only via a bus' rear door, which lack the means to collect cash fares. Those needing mobility assistance could continue boarding through the front door. TransLink later reduced capacity on all buses by 50 percent to further physical distancing goals. No changes to fares or capacity were implemented for

2914-474: The Canada Pension Plan . The organization regularly comments on government spending, and in 1993 built a "debt clock" to display the per-second increase of Canadian's debt and the share owed by each family. The clock was resurrected in 2011 to show the federal debt per capita . The clock is still used at events across the country, most recently in the summer of 2016 when the debt clock was toured across

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3008-595: The Evergreen Extension of the Millennium Line began in 2012 and completed in 2016, expanding service from Lougheed Town Centre to Coquitlam. The Canada Line , which was opened on August 17, 2009, runs underground through Vancouver and then along an elevated guideway with two branches, to Richmond and Vancouver International Airport . It meets the Expo Line at Waterfront station in downtown Vancouver, but it

3102-549: The Expo Line , was built in 1985 as a transit showcase for Expo 86 . The automated rapid transit system has become an important part of the region's transportation network. The Expo Line operates from downtown Vancouver to southern Burnaby , New Westminster , and Surrey . The system was expanded with the opening of the Millennium Line in 2002, which connects Coquitlam , Port Moody , Burnaby , and Vancouver. Construction on

3196-618: The Metro Vancouver region as well as the West Coast Express , which extends into the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD). On November 29, 2007, the province of British Columbia approved legislation changing the governance structure and official name of the organization. On March 8, 2007, BC Minister of Transportation Kevin Falcon announced a restructuring of TransLink. Major changes include new revenue-generating measures,

3290-473: The Alberta Health Premium, criticizing it for not funding health care, having high administrative costs, and for being a " regressive tax ". In 2008, Premier Ed Stelmach abolished the tax, which had previously brought in $ 900 million to the province's general revenue fund. The tax cut saved individuals $ 528 and families $ 1,056 on average. Starting in 1997, CTF worked to put an end to what

3384-466: The Alberta government began requiring 400 senior staff and MLAs to post expenses, including receipts, online. In 2002, Gordon Benoit went to court in Ottawa, saying that an oral promise made to his ancestors in 1899 exempted him and all Treaty 8 Indians from paying taxes. Benoit was challenged by the CTF who argued that a race-based tax exemption would violate equality provisions, international treaties and

3478-592: The Association of Saskatchewan Taxpayers and the Resolution One Association of Alberta . The federation uses a combination of e-mail, media interviews, press conferences, speeches, presentations, stunts, petitions and publications to advocate its political views. The CTF publishes The Taxpayer magazine three times a year, sends regular e-mail 'Action Updates', hosts a website/blog and Facebook page and issues opinion commentaries to media outlets. In 2019

3572-504: The CTF had 215,000 supporters. In 2018-19 it received $ 5.1 million from 30,517 donations. The CTF receives no funding from government and accepts no foreign donations. Like all non-profits, it pays no taxes and its donors can choose to remain anonymous. CTF is a member organization of the Atlas Network . The organization has spokespeople who address issues on a regional basis. CTF staff and board directors are prohibited from holding

3666-630: The CTF led a petition drive in Saskatchewan and Alberta which led to the implementation of freedom of information legislation (FOI). The organization also organized advocates in British Columbia and Manitoba to oppose the weakening of existing FOI laws. CTF also participates in "Right to Know Week", where multiple organizations advocate more open government . In 2009, CTF joined the Canadian Newspaper Association and BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association requesting that

3760-403: The CTF no side won the referendum with 61.7% of the popular vote. By 2020, the government of British Columbia eliminated MSP premiums after years of advocacy by the CTF. The organization holds an annual "Gas Tax Honesty" day. As of 2010, over 150,000 Canadians signed the CTF's gas tax petition demanding lower and dedicated fuel taxes. The organization advocates that fuel taxes be dedicated to

3854-488: The CTF's former Saskatchewan Director is now Vice President with the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters. Former Research Director Adam Taylor is currently the principal and co-founder of Export Action Global. Former Alberta Director Mitch Gray is an entrepreneur who owns many businesses in Alberta and abroad. Former Saskatchewan Director Richard Truscott is currently Vice President, British Columbia and Alberta, for

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3948-584: The Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses. Former Manitoba Director Victor Vrisnik is currently government affairs manager for 7-11 Canada. Former Ontario Director Tasha Kheiriddin is a journalist and hosted her own show on Global News Radio 640 in Toronto . Former Ontario Director Candice Malcolm is a columnist for the Sun newspaper chain and founder of True North Initiative. Former BC Director Jordan Bateman

4042-627: The Canadian government announced that it would spend $ 37   million for improvements to transit security across Canada, including $ 9.8   million for the Vancouver area. CCTV cameras have been installed on all TransLink buses newer than 2006, except for Community Shuttle units. TransLink replaced its special provincial constables, who held limited policing power, with the Metro Vancouver Transit Police in December 2005. In contrast to

4136-559: The Dunbar Loop to Nanaimo station , and Route 32 is a weekday express bus that runs from the Dunbar Loop to downtown. Beginning at 16th Avenue near the Dunbar district, the street passes south, intersecting King Edward Avenue and on through 41st Avenue. It mostly passes through residential districts, with the exception near King Edward Avenue and 41st Avenue. It also passes by the Dunbar Loop of TransLink . The route ends at 51st Avenue, where

4230-402: The Expo Line from King George station to Langley. This plan was approved by the Mayors' Council in principle that same month, but the $ 1.65   billion in funding that was earmarked for the light rail project, which was intended to be repurposed to construct the extension to Langley, was determined to be insufficient to fund the entire extension, with $ 1.9   billion more needed to complete

4324-711: The FVRD, north of the Fraser River . It is operated by the British Columbia Rapid Transit Company. SeaBus is a passenger ferry service across Burrard Inlet between Vancouver and the North Shore municipalities that is operated by Coast Mountain Bus Company and integrated with the transit system. It holds approximately 400 people and sails every 15 minutes during rush hour. Fares depend on how many fare zones

4418-674: The Fare Collection Regulation. In September 2012, amendments to the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Act came into effect, making TransLink responsible for collection of fines issued by Transit Police and Transit Security. Since October 5, 2015, all bus travel is considered one-zone travel and no additional fares are required for crossing fare boundaries on the bus. On April 4, 2016, TransLink's new fare gates were implemented for ridership on SkyTrain and SeaBus. To open

4512-576: The Lower Mainland, with the exception of the Justice Institute of British Columbia , receive a U-Pass , which is included in student fees. The pass is valid across all three zones. A Fare Paid Zone is a clearly marked territory on which passengers must have valid proof of payment and produce it for inspection upon request of a Transit Employee. Initially, these were only in effect in SkyTrain and SeaBus stations and vehicles until June 25, 2007, when

4606-507: The No campaign by $ 5.8   million to $ 40,000. Surveys conducted by Insights West showed the Yes side ahead in December 2014, but support dropped to 37 per cent the week before the ballots were mailed. After the failure of the plebiscite, several executives at TransLink were removed from their positions. After the failure of the 2015 plebiscite, TransLink developed the 10-Year Investment Plan. The plan

4700-489: The Parliament Hill lawn to represent MPs who said they would join the new pension plan. In 2006, the organization advocated that Calgary also remove tax-free allowances for municipal councillors. In 2010, the organization began publishing reports on the ratio of funding for pensions between taxpayers and legislators. In June it was released that the ratio for the members of parliament was $ 4 for every $ 1 contributed by

4794-888: The Point Grey Golf and Country Club lies to the south. The entire route is in Vancouver . Cape Horn Interchange TransLink (British Columbia) TransLink , formally the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority and previously the Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority , is the statutory authority responsible for the regional transportation network of Metro Vancouver in British Columbia , Canada, including public transport, major roads and bridges. Its main operating facilities are located in

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4888-643: The Prime Minister follow U.S. President Barack Obama 's example and post details of stimulus spending online. More recently, the organization demanded that Members of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta (MLAs) post their credit card receipts and expenses online, and that the Legislative Assembly's expenses be subject to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This was in addition to

4982-610: The SeaBus, the SkyTrain or the West Coast Express. On June 1, 2020, TransLink resumed fare collection on buses, citing improved safety features for drivers and the over $ 2 million a month in lost revenue due to the fare suspension. Coast Mountain Bus Company operates TransLink's Transit Security department. Transit security officers are mobile, ride buses and trains, inspect fares, issue fines and patrol TransLink properties. They work closely with transit police to ensure safety throughout

5076-700: The award for the passage of the Taxpayer Protection and Balanced Budget Act. Recent History of the Award Winners Brodbeck The "Teddies" are awarded to government entities and politicians wasteful spending or high taxes. Founded in 1999, The Teddies are named after Ted Weatherill , a former Chairman of the Canada Labour Relations Board who was terminated in 1998 for expenses incompatible with his position. The expenses included $ 150,000 in meals over eight years and over $ 700 for

5170-541: The basic principles of fairness. In March 2002, Benoit won his first case when Judge Douglas Campbell ruled in his favour. However, CTF appealed the decision and the second ruling was in their favor, with the Supreme Court dismissing the case in 2004. In December 2009, the CTF worked with a whistleblower in Manitoba to expose what it referred to as outrageous salaries on the Peguis First Nation. While disclosing

5264-424: The bus and produce it upon request by a transit official. Enforcement of fares is conducted by Transit Security officers. On all RapidBuses, as well as the 99 B-Line , larger, 18.3-metre (60 ft), three-door buses allow passengers to board through rear doors. As they are bypassing the driver and fare box, they must have a valid fare in their possession. On all other buses, passengers are required to board through

5358-601: The cause of "taxpayer emancipation." The awards have been given since 2000. Some of the most recent winners include Former premier Ralph Klein and his first finance minister Jim Dinning for passing balanced budgets without increasing taxes. Other past winners include Dave Rutherford , a talk radio host, has also received the award after being on the air for 42 years. In 2007, it was granted to three people: National Post & Edmonton Journal columnist Lorne Gunter, Winnipeg Sun columnist Tom Brodbeck, and Edmonton senior Patricia Ehli. In 2000, CTF awarded Mike Harris

5452-404: The city and to several suburbs. NightBuses leave downtown Vancouver until 4:30 a.m. For the safety of passengers late at night, Transit Security officers ride some of the night buses and respond to calls onboard others. These buses are popular since SkyTrain ends service at 1:30 a.m. but downtown clubs and bars do not close until 3 a.m. The first SkyTrain line, which later became known as

5546-686: The city of New Westminster . TransLink was created in 1998 as the Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority (GVTA) and was fully implemented in April 1999 by the Government of British Columbia to replace BC Transit in the Greater Vancouver Regional District and assume many transportation responsibilities previously held by the provincial government. TransLink is responsible for various modes of transportation in

5640-665: The city of Vancouver, buses generally run on a grid system, with most trolley bus routes operating radially out of downtown and along north–south arteries, and most diesel buses providing east–west crosstown service, with the University of British Columbia (UBC) as their western terminus. Outside the city of Vancouver, most buses operate on a hub-and-spoke system along feeder routes that connect with SkyTrain , SeaBus , West Coast Express , or other regional centres. Six high-capacity, high-frequency RapidBus express routes use mostly 18.3-metre (60 ft) articulated buses , rounding out

5734-483: The country by Federal Director Aaron Wudrick to raise awareness of Canada's growing debt burden. There is also an online version at debtclock.ca. In 1995 the organization also organized 19 Tax Alert rallies to promote lower taxes. The rallies were attended by 20,000 Canadians, and gathered 233,000 petition signatures. At this time, the organization also encouraged governments to adopt legislation requiring budgets to be balanced. Ontario PC Leader Mike Harris signed

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5828-504: The country targeting the $ 24 to $ 1 contribution ratio (taxpayers to MPs), ran a video in Toronto bar and gym bathrooms, and flew an airplane towing a banner behind it over Parliament Hill demanding pension reform. After years of CTF advocacy, MPs reformed their pensions in October 2012, significantly reducing overall benefit levels for current and future Members of Parliament. In 2013, CTF began demanding that convicted politicians lose their pensions. From 2003 to 2008, CTF worked to abolish

5922-400: The day after the legislation was approved. On March 19, 2008, the Vancouver Sun reported that TransLink was launching a real estate division that could produce over $ 1.5   billion in revenue over the ensuing ten years. NDP critic Maurine Karagianis introduced a private member's bill dubbed the "TransLink Openness Act". In 2015, residents of Metro Vancouver were asked to vote in

6016-406: The fare gate system. TransLink's response was to have staff assist those with disabilities enter or exit the system, or to leave the gates open when staff were not present. This lasted until July 25, 2016, when the gates were fully closed. No data have been presented to indicate if the system has reduced fare evasion, estimated at between $ 6 and $ 7   million per year, which was the promise of

6110-435: The fare gates, to enter or exit the system, a Compass card or Compass ticket (purchased from a Compass vending machine) must be used. Compass cards may be used to pay fares on and buses, although FareSaver tickets may still be used on buses. Paper passes continue to be issued on buses for fares paid in cash. Neither FareSavers nor the transfer tickets may be used to open fare gates. Compass cards work on all transit services using

6204-453: The fare or produce valid proof of payment is an offence. Fare inspections are conducted by the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service and Transit Security. Fraudulent use of fares (e.g., using a fake pass, using another person's non-transferable pass,) may result in criminal charges. Passengers found without a valid fare or who fail to produce valid proof of payment are served with an Infraction Ticket of $ 173, under

6298-455: The federal government passed bill C-27 requiring all aboriginal bands to disclose on a public website their compensation amounts. After the federal government's decision to put on hold numerous enforcement measures in 2015 resulting in a much lower compliance rate, the CTF helped First Nations activist Charmaine Stick to mount a court battle with the Onion Lake Cree Nation so that it would release its finances. In 2017 they claimed victory after

6392-416: The former TransLink special constables, transit police constables have full police powers both on and off of TransLink property. They are based in New Westminster, BC. Shortly after its inception, TransLink's board of directors approved replacement of the old BC Transit colours with TransLink's new blue and yellow colour scheme, or livery . It also created brands for the agency's different services, each with

6486-453: The front doors and should produce a valid fare to the bus driver. Fare inspections on buses are normally conducted by Transit Security officers and on occasion by the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Police Service . Failure to produce proof of payment may result in ejection from the bus and/or a fine of $ 173. TransLink also operates a late-night bus service , called NightBus, on 10 routes extending from downtown throughout

6580-429: The law was changed. Now, all buses, including West Vancouver buses, are designated Fare Paid Zones. The reason for implementing Fare Paid Zones on buses was to remove the responsibility of fare enforcement from bus drivers, as too many of them were being assaulted in disputes over fare payment. Fare enforcement on all buses are now the responsibility of the Transit Police and Transit Security Department. Officers may conduct

6674-470: The new $ 194   million system, although preliminary data showed that revenue had increased by 7 percent after its introduction. On May 22, 2018, the ability to pay with contactless Visa and Mastercard credit cards (including mobile payment software) was added to Compass readers. Fares paid in this manner are charged at the full cash fares. On March 20, 2020, TransLink suspended fare collection on all buses indefinitely in an effort to respond to

6768-583: The office in Halifax, partly due to a pension scandal in September 2010. In February 2016, the CTF hired its first Quebec Director, based in Montreal. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has a volunteer board of directors. Its mission is to maintain the integrity of the organization, conduct, strategic planning, and finances. It must approve goals, tactics, a budget on an annual basis and members are prohibited from holding

6862-457: The old models built in the early 1980s. The new trolley buses have low floors and are fully wheelchair accessible. Many local routes are served by buses manufactured by New Flyer and Nova Bus . TransLink has begun using hybrid diesel-electric buses . Some suburban routes use Orion highway coaches with high-back reclining seats, overhead reading lights and luggage racks. After a successful pilot project through 2017 and 2018, TransLink announced

6956-525: The operation and maintenance of the MRN, but ownership and operation of the roads remain with the local municipalities. Road, cycling, and pedestrian improvement projects in the MRN are also partially funded by TransLink. As a part of the MRN, TransLink also owns and maintains five bridges within the region: Canadian Taxpayers Federation Provincial Provincial The Canadian Taxpayers Federation ( CTF ; French: Fédération canadienne des contribuables )

7050-428: The organization publishes yearly reports. The 2018 report shows that on average taxes make 33% of the pump price for gasoline and 30% diesel. It also shows that tax-on- tax on gas costs an extra 3 cents per liter on average, allowing governments to rake in an additional $ 1.84 billion in revenue. The TaxFighter Award given by the organization to Canadian citizens which it believes demonstrates commitment and dedication to

7144-458: The pay to the media, the CTF began a long campaign to convince the federal government to begin posting the salaries of all aboriginal politicians' pay online as well as each reserve's annual audit documents. In November 2010, with data obtained through access to information requests, they released a report that revealed for 2008-09 that over 80 reserve politicians earned more than the after-tax income of $ 184,000 of Prime Minister Stephen Harper in

7238-702: The pledge drafted by CTF that stated he would not increase taxes without gaining voter approval first. The CTF regularly comments on salaries and pensions of legislators, and is the only organization to regularly calculate and release details about politicians' pensions and benefits. It also has continually advocated against tax-free allowances, which exempt a part of legislators' salaries from income tax. CTF advocated fully taxable salaries in Ontario, BC, Manitoba, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. These provinces made salaries fully taxable, although in 2007 British Columbia reinstated tax-free allowances. In 1995, It put out 242 pigs on

7332-452: The project. The existing funding would only extend the line 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) to Fleetwood in Surrey and add four new stations, terminating at 166th Street. In July 2019, the Mayors' Council voted to extend the Expo Line to Fleetwood using these existing funds. The council also voted to proceed with preparing a detailed business case for the full Surrey–Langley SkyTrain extension, which

7426-420: The purchase of 32 Alexander Dennis Enviro500 double-decker buses . TransLink began using double-decker buses to serve the 555, 620, and 301 routes. More double-decker buses were deployed to more routes starting in September 2020. In 2007, all TransLink buses became designated fare paid zones. Under this system, a rider is required to be in possession of a valid fare (transfer or transit pass) while on board

7520-689: The region's municipalities, in addition to trolley buses , primarily within the city of Vancouver. The District Municipality of West Vancouver operates the Blue Bus system serving West Vancouver and Lions Bay . Transdev is contracted by TransLink to operate nine community shuttle bus routes in Langley and on Bowen Island , in addition to operating all HandyDART services in Metro Vancouver. The schedules, fares, and routes of these services are integrated with other transit services operated by TransLink. Within

7614-452: The regional public transportation backbone provided by SkyTrain, SeaBus, and West Coast Express. Electric trolley buses operate on major routes in the city of Vancouver, with one route extending to neighbouring Burnaby . Most trolley bus routes operate in a north–south direction. Trolley buses receive electricity from a network of overhead wires . In the fall of 2006, TransLink introduced a new generation of electric trolley buses, replacing

7708-521: The registry. The federal government eliminated the registry in April 2012 with the passing of bill C-19. Generation Screwed, is a non-partisan campus-based movement seeking to raise awareness on the issues of government debt and unfunded liabilities, and how they affect young Canadians. Founded in 2013 as a Canadian Taxpayers Federation initiative, the movement is currently the biggest free-market oriented campus initiative in Canada, with active clubs on 29 campuses across nine provinces Gas Tax Honesty Day

7802-495: The same period. 222 reserve politicians were paid more in tax-free income in 2008-09 than their respective provincial premiers, who averaged an after-tax income of $ 109,893. One reserve politician in Atlantic Canada was found to have been paid a combined tax-free salary and honorarium totaling $ 978,468. The amounts for reserve politicians included travel and per diems in comparison to the base salary of other politicians In 2013,

7896-409: The skill-set to understand major, multi-billion projects." British Columbia New Democratic Party critic David Chudnovsky responded that the reorganization was "ludicrous" and that its purpose was "to get power away from our elected municipal politicians because once in a while they disagree with the aggressive privatization agenda of Mr. Falcon". Chudnovsky was also worried about the consequences of

7990-571: The time of approval, TransLink estimated that it would take until the end of 2007 to convert the entire fleet to the new livery. In 2001, TransLink introduced a new set of long-distance buses under the ExpressBus brand with its own livery. In 2018, TransLink began to replace these buses and the ExpressBus livery was abandoned for a revised version of the new corporate livery introduced in 2005. In 2003, TransLink placed an order for 228 new trolley buses which began to arrive in 2005. These buses featured

8084-649: The transit network. Transit security officers are authorized to arrest persons committing criminal offences on or in relation to any TransLink property, under the Canadian Criminal Code . They are also authorized to enforce the Transit Conduct and Safety Regulations and the Transit Tariff Bylaw. The Transit Security department is also responsible for the CCTV camera system aboard buses. On November 14, 2006,

8178-412: Was Manitoba in 2017. As of 2020, bracket creep remains a reality in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia In 2015 CTF organized the no side for the transit tax referendum in British Columbia's Lower Mainland, proposing a 0.5% increase in the local sales tax to finance transit infrastructure in the greater Vancouver area. Despite being outspent more than 160-to-1 by the yes side,

8272-645: Was approved in June 2018, and phase three is scheduled for approval in 2019. In November 2018, the Surrey light rail system , including the Surrey–Newton–Guildford (SNG) route and the Surrey–Langley route, was rejected by Surrey City Council after a municipal government change that saw Doug McCallum return to the city's mayorship. McCallum had campaigned on cancelling the plans for light rail and instead extending

8366-463: Was called "bracket creep," where tax brackets were not released indexed to inflation. This resulted in numerous Canadians being bumped up to a higher tax bracket, despite not being any wealthier in real terms. The organization launched a national campaign to fight this practice both federally and provincially. The campaign worked an put an end to bracket creep federally in 2000. Other provinces followed suit. The last province to put an end to this practice

8460-401: Was expected to be completed by early 2020. Revenue service to Fleetwood was projected to start in late 2025; however, the project has been postponed to 2028. A geographic map of the major routes of TransLink's network Buses in Metro Vancouver are operated by three companies. Coast Mountain Bus Company operates regular transit buses, generally powered by diesel or natural gas, in most of

8554-548: Was previously a separatist MLA for Strathmore-Brooks. Former Alberta director John Carpay was a Reform Party candidate in the riding of Burnaby-Kingsway in the 1993 federal election, and is now president of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms . Walter Robinson, CTF federal director from 1998 to 2004, left the position to run as a Conservative in the 2004 federal election in Ottawa-Orléans . John Williamson ,

8648-707: Was scheduled to be rolled out between 2018 and 2027, and it included the construction of the Broadway SkyTrain extension, the construction of the Surrey–Newton–Guildford LRT, the launch of two more B-Lines, the replacement of the Pattullo Bridge, pre-construction of the Surrey–Langley LRT, and more rail and station upgrades on the existing SkyTrain network. It also included continued service improvements on buses and HandyDART, and continued funding for improved roads, cycling paths, and sidewalks. Phase three

8742-496: Was structured to be delivered in three phases over ten years, starting in April 2017. Phase one was scheduled to be rolled out between 2017 and 2026, and it included the launch of five new B-Lines, and service improvements on buses, SkyTrain, SeaBus, and HandyDART. TransLink planned to purchase 171 more buses, 50 new SkyTrain cars, five new West Coast Express passenger cars, and one new SeaBus vessel. It also provided funding for improved roads, cycling paths, and sidewalks. Phase two

8836-508: Was supported by environmental groups, student groups and nearly every local government. Opposition to the tax was headed by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation who drew the public's attention to purported misuse of funds by TransLink. Supporters countered with other analyses that showed TransLink to be ranked first by cost per service hour, service hours per $ 1   million and service hours per capita. The Yes campaign outspent

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