“PUBLIC information and consulta-.-

. tion, sessions ‘concerning, 1 proposed
: transfer of responsibility for transit
and other transportation systems in
the Lower Mainland from provincial

to local authorities are under way.

i Following some: six’emonths af dise
negodators for the provinee and the G

Vancouver Regional: District have produced a:

recommended ag
tablishment.ot
blesfor planning

ent that provides for the
ional authority responsi-
veloping and financing

- tansportation facilities and services within dhe

region,

“Then ity Would poor existing and

new sources OF revenue for, transpartation in
support of transit services, a-nenwork of major
roads. and | transportation demand’. manage-
ment
a. The. gov cerning board of the .propased
‘authority would include sor aVRD
directors and three provine inet ministers
ora ‘

"The first public forum takes place tonight at

the Bénsor Recreation Complex, R550)

insor Ave. in Burnaby.
Dc open at opm: for a public re

Santearrive
n-the fireboat

Ve

displays and disctission sith GV mw) represent
tives.

A presentation with question and “answer:

tfar7:30 p.m,
A series of cight public consultation sessions
is scheduled tor January.
Submissions from the public and inicrested

groups will be accepted atthe constubtation sy:

sions for consideration by the GVRP board,

‘The board will decide whether to ratify the &
proposals on Feb. 27, GVRD_ and provincial;

approval of the -proposals’ would: allow: for

introduction of implenieating legislation in the: *

spring 1998 session of the tegisatu

The authority would begin operations on

April 1, 1999,

Public consultations take place 6 pam. to
9:30 pan, and include:
B Jan 7, North Shore Winter € dub, {325 ' ast

Keith Rd. North Vancouver;

@ fan 8, City of Port Moody: City Hall,’ io
Newport Dr. Port Moody; : aa
Jane £3, Roundhouse Community Centre
181 Roundhotse Mews, Vancouver,

B® Jan. 20, Fustice Institute, 715 MeBrid

Blvd., New Westininster, .

@ Jan. 21, Richmond Inn, 7551 We

Hwy. Richmond.

Please bring donations of non perishable foods|i joys
or, the benefit.of North Vancouver Christmas Bure fo]

flonitoring Init
eHealthwatéh System :

hoetocopier ,
: Medication/Needle/S