TransLink announces Evergreen Line Station names
Posted March 23, 2013 11:54 am.
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COQUITLAM (NEWS1130) – TransLink has announced the names of the six Evergreen Line Stations.
“We had two objectives when naming the stations,” says TransLink CEO Ian Jarvis. “They had to be appropriate for neighbourhoods they serve, and also we thought about the travelling public, the people who don’t live in those neighbourhoods.”
He stresses that the cities through which the new line will run had final say.
“Each of the city councils approved the stations’ names and we worked pretty closely with the business community, too.”
The province and the transit authority also released the construction schedule for the next 12 months for the line, the newest transit project scheduled to open in the summer 2016.
“Our government is proud to invest in infrastructure projects such as this that create jobs and economic growth, and improve public transit for Canadians,” said James Moore, the MP for Port Moody – Westwood – Port Coquitlam.
“Once complete, the Evergreen Line will provide an essential transit link for Metro Vancouver residents, ease traffic congestion and improve the quality of life for residents of the Tri-Cities and the Lower Mainland.”
In a release, the province says a key part of the transit system is keeping residents, commuters, businesses and local governments informed about changes to traffic and other activities that may affect them.
“Our government is delivering on our commitment to create 8,000 jobs, boost development opportunities, and transportation options for families and communities,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Mary Polak says one of the government’s aims is to create jobs. “We want the construction of the Evergreen Line project to be a positive experience for the communities. That’s why we are committed to responding quickly and providing valuable information to residents, commuters and businesses as the project moves forward.”
The final station names are:
- Lougheed Town Centre Station
- Burquitlam Station
- Moody Centre Station
- Inlet Centre Station
- Coquitlam Central Station
- Lincoln Station
- Lafarge Lake-Douglas Station
