presentation to city of new westminster councildecember 10, 2012 2013 bus service optimization...

Presentation to City of New Westminster Council December 10, 2012

2013 Bus Service Optimization Consultation

Consultation Program

November 19 – December 13, 2012

Online: translink.ca/serviceopIn-person: 10 open houses across the region

Meetings with community groups upon request

New Westminster Open HouseConsultation Date: Nov. 22, 2012Time: 4:00 - 7:30 p.m.Venue: Royal City Centre – Community RoomAddress: 603 6th St., New Westminster, V3L 5V1

What is Service Optimization?

Making better use of transit resources:• Putting service where it’s needed most• Matching service levels to demand• Making the best use of taxpayer money• Helping TransLink generate revenues to

provide more service

Proposing changes across the region

– 2013 Optimization Changes

101, 154 Service RedesignRealign services to simplify network and improve directness of routes

C98, C99 Service RedesignDiscontinue C99 and reroute C98 to improve service to Queensborough Landing area

1. Gather feedback through consultation period2. Refine service change concepts based on what we hear3. Implement (mid- to late- 2013)

Next Steps

Questions?Comments?

Suggestions?

Thank you!

To provide input, contact:Kate GrossmanCommunity Relations CoordinatorKate.Grossman@translink.ca

Presented by:Marisa EspinosaSenior Manager, Service Planning