September 17th, 1979.

At 8:40 p.m. Alderman Wright returned to the Council Chamber and took his place at the table. ~~ lAld. 3.03. Keryluk, From Alderman J.J. Keryluk, September 17th, 1979 stating the need '{Sept. 17/79 re

Transit. for an improved transit system and asking Council's support.

Moved by Alderman Keryluk:

Seconded by Alderman Ranger:

That Council urge the Urban Transit Authority to undertake negotiations with the C.P.R. with a view toward establishing a "go-train" on existing tracks; and seek immediate redress for the commuting public by upgrading the existing bus system while studies and negotiations on Rapid Transit

go on.

Carried, Prior to passage of the foregoing resolution discussion ensued. and Aldermen Laking and Mabbett expressed concern regarding the present bus service.

Meved by Alderman Traboulay:

Seconded by Alderman Keryluk:

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That the Public Works Committee meet with Mayor I. Young of Port Moody, the Greater Vancouver Regional District and B.C. Hydro to discuss the transit service.

In his report of September i7th, 1979 Alderman Keryluk asked

for Council's support in urging the Urban Transit Authority to make an

immediate move toward establishing exclusive bus lanes and to undertake studies toward implementation of Articulated Buses in the system at the earliest opportunity.

Moved by Alderman Laking:

Seconded by Alderman Keryluk:

That Council urge the Urban Transit Authority to make an immediate

move toward establishing exclusive bus lanes on major routes to take the

buses out of the stalled traffic during the critical traffic peaks in.

the early morning as well as the late afternoons; and undertake studies

toward implementation of Articulated Buses in th2 system at the earliest

opportunity.

Carried.

Aldermen Ranger, Wright and Traboulay voted against the resolution.