tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299108886803608881.post7258669841431580321..comments2024-03-28T17:34:21.418-07:00Comments on The South Fraser Blog: Thoughts on the Carvolth Exchange and Port Mann Express BusNathan Pachalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17647693133663879821noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299108886803608881.post-54627758794008037642013-01-04T16:13:30.931-08:002013-01-04T16:13:30.931-08:00Yes, though I don't think a bus every 30 minut...Yes, though I don't think a bus every 30 minutes to Vancouver will capture a large market.Nathan Pachalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17647693133663879821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299108886803608881.post-32808985709402342332013-01-04T13:32:14.083-08:002013-01-04T13:32:14.083-08:00So Nathan what would you suggest in lieu of a park...So Nathan what would you suggest in lieu of a park and ride when Translink is unwilling (and frankly unable) to provide extensive transit in the area. Carvolth is the outer station on a new system and as such needs a park and ride. Sure in Vancouver a park and ride wouldn't be useful but in Langley where most of the Town is not serviced by reasonable Transit a park and ride is the only way to get to the fast bus in the first place.Blairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299108886803608881.post-73515996575602017572013-01-04T12:30:08.765-08:002013-01-04T12:30:08.765-08:00The High Street Development does not have any resi...The High Street Development does not have any residential, turns it back to the street, and ground level is parking, but it is more compact than anything else. It also is a drive to destination right now. I wonder what effect on business in the walkable core of Abby?Nathan Pachalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17647693133663879821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3299108886803608881.post-26293064212441032782013-01-04T12:13:03.026-08:002013-01-04T12:13:03.026-08:00Hey Nathan,
What are your thoughts on the new High...Hey Nathan,<br />What are your thoughts on the new Highstreet Development in regards to this?<br /><br />We seem to be focused with heading out West, which is fair due to that is where the jobs are, but what about development heading East? While I wouldn't consider much of Abbotsford's development as "sustainable", I believe Highstreet will be a game changer for the city as far as economic development goes.<br /><br />Personally, I will sooner go east to Abbotsford's Highstreet for shopping than South Surrey's Morgan Crossing or Burnaby's Metrotown, both of which seem to be the main competition.<br /><br />It would be great, at least at this time, to utilize the park and ride and use public transportation for our premiere shopping center in the Fraser Valley.<br /><br />I do agree with you, however, that the park and ride space could use a bit more innovation. When I go out to Vancouver, I often drive to Metrotown, park underneath, and take Skytrain in. Having commercial/retail above what is essentially a park and ride is a much better use of the land than the current.Brad Richerthttp://talklangley.comnoreply@blogger.com