Impact & Benefits
Better connectivity brings regional benefits
A SkyTrain line that connects UBC with the surrounding region will create an integrated housing and rapid transit network that connects Langley in the south through Surrey, New Westminster, Burnaby and Vancouver, to UBC in the west and Coquitlam in the east, helping Metro Vancouver realize the economic benefits that other world-class cities have gained by better connecting their major universities through rapid transit.
The UBC Extension is a well-supported and much needed transit project in the region. It will:
- improve access to education, employment, and health care services at UBC for people from across Metro Vancouver
- drive economic activity by connecting regional innovation and technology hubs, research centres, health precincts and business districts
- contribute to regional affordability by unlocking substantial transit-oriented development along the Broadway Corridor, from Arbutus Street to the UBC campus
- help grow the BC economy and make it more resilient in the face of global uncertainty and economic threats
- advance regional climate action by reducing traffic congestion and the green-house gases associated with UBC-bound commuters.
A Thriving Regional Economy
Connecting UBC to the rest of Metro Vancouver will have tremendous economic, social and environmental benefits for the entire region.
Access to Affordable Housing
A rapid transit connection to UBC will improve housing affordability by opening up housing options across the entire line including better access to on-campus housing.
Creating a Sustainable Future
A seamless transit connection between UBC and the rest of the region will encourage people to get out of their cars and use more active and sustainable modes of transportation.