Alleviating Traffic Congestion in Our Community
December 17, 2018: Breaking ground on the $198 million Lower Lynn Improvements Project with elected officials from all levels of government. This project is a perfect example of what can happen when government’s work together.
One of the most common issues I discuss at the doorstep is traffic congestion on the North Shore. I understand that being stuck in traffic on the way to and from work or school is not only frustrating, it eats up time that we’d all rather be spending with our families. The current state of traffic is unacceptable, and we’re committed to improving it.
Improving transportation on the North Shore requires all levels of government to work together to deliver real solutions. As a federal government, we’ve invested heavily in new infrastructure to ease congestion.
What we are doing:
$198 Million investment in Highway 1 Lower Lynn Improvements, including:
- The Mountain Highway Interchange
- The Keith Road/Seymour Parkway Interchange
- The Main Street/Dollarton Highway Interchange
- The Lynn Creek Connectivity Improvement Project
The Lower Lynn Improvements will reduce East to West commute times by 40%, and by 25% North to South.
Along with upgrades to road infrastructure, strengthening public transportation plays a huge role in improving traffic conditions. We’ve already made investments to increase SeaBus and bus service on the North Shore as part of our $28.7 billion investment in public transit – and we’re eager to do more. Providing members of our community with alternative methods of reliable public transportation is key to alleviating congestion.
Through the Integrated North Shore Transportation Planning Project (INSTPP), I’ve worked closely with all levels of government on the North Shore to determine our main transportation challenges, and what concrete steps we can take together to make a positive change. Have a look at the full INSTPP report.
The study proposed today is a great step forward, and I look forward to continuing to work together with my colleagues from all levels of government to improve transportation in our community.
May 7, 2019: It was great to meet with the North Shore Mayor’s Council to discuss our next steps to improve transportation in our community.
April 23, 2019: Touring the site of the Lynn Creek Connectivity Project with Minister of Transport, Marc Garneau. A new on-ramp, turn lane, and two 2-lane bridges on either side of the existing 4-lane Lynn Creek Bridge will have a positive impact on easing traffic congestion.