Okay, after some thought, I decided to create a new thread.
This thread will be centered around:
Commuter Rail:- West-Coast Express Expansions
- New "Fraser Valley Express" (Commuter Rail to Surrey, Langley and Beyond)
- Commuter Rail to Squamish or Whistler
Heavy Rail (Regular and High-speed):- BC Rail
- Via Rail
- Rocky Mountaineer
- Amtrak to Seattle
- Snow Trains (Winter service to Whistler)
Short distance planes/helicopter:- Heli-jet to Victoria
- Short hops to other cities/areas
Cars & Buses:- Highway Improvements/Changes that enhance transportation between cities.
- New Intercity Bus Services, or changes/enhancements to existing services. Vancouver to Victoria, Chilliwack/Abbotsford to Metro Vancouver, Vancouver - Seattle
And of course
Intercity Water transport:
- Vancouver - Squamish
- Vancouver - Victoria/Nanaimo
- Vancouver - Prince Rupert
I'll start with a link to
WSDOT's long-term plan for Amtrak Cascades.
The plan, on page 15 says the goal is 2:37 between Vancouver - Seattle by 2023. It goes on to say what is needed to meet that goal.
I'll add some more ideas that I have when I get some time.
Where do you think Vancouver could use the MOST improvement in intercity travel?