As the inevitability of a federal election begins to sink in to a weary Canadian electorate, the prospect of campaign commitments for investment in transportation infrastructure is top of mind for municipal officials across the country.  This is especially so for  the 22 member municipalities of Metro Vancouver, who have been hit with Translink’s recent ultimatum and the prospect of severe cutbacks in existing service levels (nevermind future needs).

Metro Vancouver's Mayors would be well advised to collectively strategize their lobbying efforts during the upcoming federal election campaign

So when considering the two parties that have a chance at forming government, who is going to step up to the plate? Read the rest of this entry »