Alternative Designs

In May/June 2011, we presented preliminary information about the designs and evaluation of the 10 alternatives being considered for future rapid transit expansion for Surrey and surrounding communities.

Use the tabs below to learn about each alternative. Check out the Design Assumptions and Trade-Offs section for things that we asked you to consider about the designs, and check out the Evaluation section to see how alternatives performed in the evaluation.

Then read the feedback we heard, which our study team will consider as they refine the designs and finalize the evaluation.

The descriptions below are summarized. See the Design Guide for full details.

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SRT BRT Line Map

BRT Alternative 1 connects Surrey City Centre and the existing rapid transit network to key urban centres with two rapid transit services:

  • BRT from Guildford to White Rock (along 104 Avenue, King George Boulevard and 152 Street) through Surrey City Centre and Newton, and
  • BRT from Langley Centre to Surrey City Centre (along Fraser Highway and King George Boulevard) through Fleetwood.

BRT stations are typically located within the street and connect to both sides of the street with pedestrian crossings. They are sheltered and typically feature ticket vending machines, closed circuit TV for security, seating, real-time information and wayfinding.

**Potential station locations are assumed to be every 1-2 kilometres at major roads where demand is expected to be highest. This allows for a comparative analysis across all alternatives. Potential stations are subject to change with further technical work and public input.

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BRT Alternative 1 is assumed to operate:

  • at street-level, primarily in the centre of the street
  • in its own right of way, separated from other traffic by a curb
  • with signal priority at intersections, and
  • on a bridge where it crosses the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor in Langley
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BRT alternatives connect to the existing SkyTrain system at King George and Surrey Central stations. Local buses continue to operate in mixed traffic lanes, including in corridors with BRT. There are no changes to pedestrian and cyclist crossings.

Learn more about how BRT could fit in the street in the Design Assumptions and Trade-Offs section.

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SRT BRT Line Map

BRT Alternative 2 connects Surrey City Centre and the existing rapid transit network to key urban centres with two rapid transit services:

  • BRT from Guildford to Newton (along 104 Avenue and King George Boulevard) through Surrey City Centre, and
  • BRT from Langley Centre to Surrey City Centre (along Fraser Highway and King George Boulevard) through Fleetwood.

BRT stations are typically located within the street and connect to both sides of the street with pedestrian crossings. They are sheltered and typically feature ticket vending machines, closed circuit TV for security, seating, real-time information and wayfinding.

**Potential station locations are assumed to be every 1-2 kilometres at major roads where demand is expected to be highest. This allows for a comparative analysis across all alternatives. Potential stations are subject to change with further technical work and public input.

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BRT Alternative 2 is assumed to operate:

  • at street-level, primarily in the centre of the street
  • in its own right of way, separated from other traffic by a curb
  • with signal priority at intersections, and
  • on a bridge where it crosses the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor in Langley
BRT_alignment

BRT alternatives connect to the existing SkyTrain system at King George and Surrey Central stations. Local buses continue to operate in mixed traffic lanes, including in corridors with BRT. There are no changes to pedestrian and cyclist crossings.

Learn more about how BRT could fit in the street in the Design Assumptions and Trade-Offs section.

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SRT LRT Line Map, Option 1

LRT Alternative 1 connects Surrey City Centre and the existing rapid transit network to key urban centres with three rapid transit services:

  • LRT from Guildford to Newton (along 104 Avenue and King George Boulevard) through Surrey City Centre
  • LRT from Langley Centre to Surrey City Centre (along Fraser Highway and King George Boulevard) through Fleetwood, and
  • BRT from Newton to White Rock (along King George Boulevard and 152 Street).

LRT and BRT stations are typically located within the street and connect to both sides of the street with pedestrian crossings. They are sheltered and typically feature ticket vending machines, closed circuit TV for security, seating, real-time information and wayfinding.

**Potential station locations are assumed to be every 1-2 kilometres at major roads where demand is expected to be highest. This allows for a comparative analysis across all alternatives. Potential stations are subject to change with further technical work and public input.

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LRT Alternative 1 is assumed to operate:

  • at street-level, primarily in the centre of the street
  • in its own right of way, separated from other traffic by a curb
  • with signal priority at intersections, and
  • on a bridge where it crosses the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor in Langley
LRT_alignment

LRT alternatives connect to the existing SkyTrain system at King George and Surrey Central stations. Local buses continue to operate in mixed traffic lanes, including in corridors with LRT and BRT. There are no changes to pedestrian and cyclist crossings.

Learn more about how LRT and BRT could fit in the street in the Design Assumptions and Trade-Offs section.

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LRT Alternative 2 connects Surrey City Centre and the existing rapid transit network to key urban centres with three rapid transit services:

  • LRT from Guildford to Newton (along 104 Avenue and King George Boulevard) through Surrey City Centre
  • BRT from Langley Centre to Surrey City Centre (along Fraser Highway and King George Boulevard) through Fleetwood, and
  • BRT from Newton to White Rock (along King George Boulevard and 152 Street)

LRT and BRT stations are typically located within the street and connect to both sides of the street with pedestrian crossings. They are sheltered and typically feature ticket vending machines, closed circuit TV for security, seating, real-time information and wayfinding.

**Potential station locations are assumed to be every 1-2 kilometres at major roads where demand is expected to be highest. This allows for a comparative analysis across all alternatives. Potential stations are subject to change with further technical work and public input.

LRT_Station_Type

LRT Alternative 2 is assumed to operate:

  • at street-level, primarily in the centre of the street
  • in its own right of way, separated from other traffic by a curb
  • with signal priority at intersections, and
  • on a bridge where it crosses the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor in Langley
LRT_alignment

LRT alternatives connect to the existing SkyTrain system at King George and Surrey Central stations. Local buses continue to operate in mixed traffic lanes, including in corridors with LRT and BRT. There are no changes to pedestrian and cyclist crossings.

Learn more about how LRT and BRT could fit in the street in the Design Assumptions and Trade-Offs section.

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SRT LRT Line Map, Option 3

LRT Alternative 3 connects Surrey City Centre and the existing rapid transit network to key urban centres with two rapid transit services:

  • LRT from Guildford to Newton (along 104 Avenue and King George Boulevard) through Surrey City Centre, and
  • BRT from Langley Centre to Surrey City Centre (along Fraser Highway and King George Boulevard) through Fleetwood.

LRT and BRT stations are typically located within the street and connect to both sides of the street with pedestrian crossings. They are sheltered and typically feature ticket vending machines, closed circuit TV for security, seating, real-time information and wayfinding.

**Potential station locations are assumed to be every 1-2 kilometres at major roads where demand is expected to be highest. This allows for a comparative analysis across all alternatives. Potential stations are subject to change with further technical work and public input.

LRT_Station_Type

LRT Alternative 3 is assumed to operate:

  • at street-level, primarily in the centre of the street
  • in its own right of way, separated from other traffic by a curb
  • with signal priority at intersections, and
  • on a bridge where it crosses the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor in Langley
LRT_alignment

LRT alternatives connect to the existing SkyTrain system at King George and Surrey Central stations. Local buses continue to operate in mixed traffic lanes, including in corridors with LRT and BRT. There are no changes to pedestrian and cyclist crossings.

Learn more about how LRT and BRT could fit in the street in the Design Assumptions and Trade-Offs section.

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SRT LRT Line Map, Option 4

LRT Alternative 4 connects Surrey City Centre and the existing rapid transit network to key urban centres with a single rapid transit service:

  • LRT from Newton to Guildford (along 104 Avenue and King George Boulevard), through Surrey City Centre

LRT stations are typically located within the street and connect to both sides of the street with pedestrian crossings. They are sheltered and typically feature ticket vending machines, closed circuit TV for security, seating, real-time information and wayfinding.

**Potential station locations are assumed to be every 1-2 kilometres at major roads where demand is expected to be highest. This allows for a comparative analysis across all alternatives. Potential stations are subject to change with further technical work and public input.

LRT_Station_Type

LRT Alternative 4 is assumed to operate:

  • at street-level, primarily in the centre of the street
  • in its own right of way, separated from other traffic by a curb, and 
  • with signal priority at intersections
LRT_alignment

LRT alternatives connect to the existing SkyTrain system at King George and Surrey Central stations. Local buses continue to operate in mixed traffic lanes, including in corridors with LRT. There are no changes to pedestrian and cyclist crossings.

Learn more about how LRT and BRT could fit in the street in the Design Assumptions and Trade-Offs section.

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SRT RRT Line Map, Option 1

RRT Alternative 1 extends the existing Expo Line to key urban centres with a single rapid transit service:

  • RRT extends beyond King George Station (along Fraser Highway) to Langley Centre via Fleetwood

RRT stations are elevated above the roadway and accessed by elevators, escalators and stairs. They feature ticket vending machines and faregates, closed circuit TV for security, seating, real-time information, and wayfinding.

**Potential station locations are assumed to be every 1-2 kilometres at major roads where demand is expected to be highest. This allows for a comparative analysis across all alternatives. Potential stations are subject to change with further technical work and public input.

RRT_Station_Type

RRT Alternative 1 is assumed to operate:

  • on an elevated guideway,
  • primarily above the centre of the street
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RRT alternatives are an extension of the Expo Line beyond King George Station, allowing transfer-free service to and from the existing rapid transit system. Local buses continue to operate in mixed traffic lanes, including in corridors with RRT. There are no changes to pedestrian and cyclist crossings.

Learn more about how an elevated RRT guideway could fit in the street in the Design Assumptions and Trade-Offs section.

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SRT RRT Line Map, Option 2

RRT Alternative 2 connects Surrey City Centre and the existing rapid transit network to key urban centres with three rapid transit services:

  • RRT extends the existing Expo Line south from King George Station (along King George Boulevard) to Newton
  • BRT from Guildford to Surrey City Centre (along 104 Avenue), and
  • BRT from Langley Centre to Surrey City Centre (along Fraser Highway and King George Boulevard), through Fleetwood

RRT stations are elevated above the roadway and accessed by elevators, escalators and stairs. They feature ticket vending machines and faregates, closed circuit TV for security, seating, real-time information, and wayfinding.

BRT stations are typically located within the street and connect to both sides of the street with pedestrian crossings. They are sheltered and typically feature ticket vending machines, closed circuit TV for security, seating, real-time information and wayfinding.

**Potential station locations are assumed to be every 1-2 kilometres at major roads where demand is expected to be highest. This allows for a comparative analysis across all alternatives. Potential stations are subject to change with further technical work and public input.

RRT_Station_Type

In RRT Alternative 2, RRT is assumed to operate:

  • on an elevated guideway;
  • primarily above the centre of the street

BRT is assumed to operate:

  • at street-level, primarily in the centre of the street
  • in its own right of way, separated from other traffic by a curb, and
  • with signal priority at intersections
RRT_alignment

RRT alternatives are an extension of the Expo Line beyond King George Station, allowing transfer-free service to and from the existing rapid transit system. Local buses continue to operate in mixed traffic lanes, including in corridors with RRT and BRT. There are no changes to pedestrian and cyclist crossings.

Learn more about how an elevated RRT guideway and street-level BRT could fit in the street in the Design Assumptions and Trade-Offs section.

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SRT LRT Line Map, Option 3

RRT Alternative 3 extends the existing Expo Line to key urban centres with a single rapid transit service:

  • RRT extends the existing Expo Line south from King George Station (along King George Boulevard) to Newton.

RRT stations are elevated above the roadway and accessed by elevators, escalators and stairs. They feature ticket vending machines and faregates, closed circuit TV for security, seating, real-time information, and wayfinding.

**Potential station locations are assumed to be every 1-2 kilometres at major roads where demand is expected to be highest. This allows for a comparative analysis across all alternatives. Potential stations are subject to change with further technical work and public input.

RRT_Station_Type

In RRT Alternative 3, RRT is assumed to operate:

  • on an elevated guideway above the centre of the street
RRT_alignment

RRT alternatives are an extension of the Expo Line beyond King George Station, allowing transfer-free service to and from the existing rapid transit system. Local buses continue to operate in mixed traffic lanes, including in corridors with RRT. There are no changes to pedestrian and cyclist crossings.

Learn more about how an elevated RRT guideway and street-level BRT could fit in the street in the Design Assumptions and Trade-Offs section.

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SRT Bestbus Map

The Best Bus Alternative improves conventional bus service beyond what is already planned through the South of Fraser Area Transit Plan, including:

  • B-Line service on King George Boulevard, 104 Avenue, Fraser Highway, and 64 Avenue
  • non-stop express bus service on King George Boulevard, 152 Street, and Fraser Highway
  • improved frequency on parallel routes (128, 132, 140, 144, 148 and 160 Streets, and 108 and 72 Avenues)
  • potential curbside bus lanes along portions of King George Boulevard and queue jump lanes at key intersections along King George Boulevard and Fraser Highway, and
  • transit signal priority at intersections on key corridor

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****Best Bus ridership is based on proposed new B-Line and limited stop service.