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Hello All!

Heading into the last weekend of the summer, thank goodness its a LONG one.

Looking ahead to next week, we all need to be prepared for a busier commute, on the road and with public transit. Lets be honest, Tuesday is sort of a “soft” start. Most schools aren’t in full swing until Wednesday. Most parents take the day off to get the kids off to their first day of school, and welcome them home from their “half day” back.

SO! Tuesday will be a little busier, but nothing like what we’ll be seeing towards the end of next week. PLEASE rememeber that SCHOOL ZONES will now be active with young kids crossing streets, preoccupied with friends and other distractions. SLOW DOWN!!! Also expect police to be actively monitoring those areas as well to make sure people are obeying the rules of the road.

Construction zones remain on Highway One from Langley all the way through to Burnaby. With added volume traffic is going to be HEAVY in those areas, so anticipate the slow downs and plan around it. Allow yourself at least an extra 20 minutes Wednesday and Thursday of next week so you can adjust to the changes. Especially with BCIT being back in session, the Cassiar to Grandview Highway area of Highway One will be a gong show. Take Lougheed or Canada Way if you like. Expect a TON of people to be doing the same. Not only will the Highway 1 construction zones remain, but so will a number of the other areas you have been experiencing over the summer. Take note of where they are NOW so that you aren’t surprised on your first day back.

Transit will be busier as well. Buses, SkyTrain, SeaBus and the Canada Line will see an increase in ridership. Be ready for the crowds. West Coast Express will also be experiencing heavier volume, and will NOT be in operation on Labour Day Monday.

Have a safe and happy long weekend everyone. Please drive safely.

M