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Monthly pass, other breaks urged to shift big rigs off Pattullo
Port Mann toll change eyed for trucks by Jeff Nagel THE PROVINCIAL government is
considering changes to how much it charges trucks to cross the tolled Port Mann Bridge. Most regular drivers face a doubling in the tolls they pay from $1.50 to $3 a crossing come December, when year-long half price discounts expire that were offered to encourage early sign-ups. That increase is “locked in” and won’t be reconsidered, says Max Logan, Louise Yako director of the province’s Transportation Investment Corp. that oversees the Port Mann. But he said other ideas to assist trucks are being contemplated. The main one is a call from truckers for a monthly pass option for heavy trucks, similar to the monthly passes offered to other vehicle types that give unlimited bridge use for the price of 50 regular trips. See BCTA / Page 4
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Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts speaks in front of an artist’s rendering of 3 Civic Plaza, which will feature a Marriott International ‘Autograph’ hotel.
New City Centre hotel named Marriott International to anchor Surrey’s tallest tower as part of trio of projects known as 3 Civic Plaza by Kevin Diakiw SURREY’S CITY Centre will be home to a high-end Marriott hotel as part
of a trilogy of projects in North Surrey known as 3 Civic Plaza. The Century Group announced Tuesday that the “long-awaited” hotel partner for its building in City Centre will be Marriott International, which will operate the hotel as part of its “Autograph” series of hotels.
“We worked hard to find the right hotel partner for Civic Hotel and Autograph Collection is a natural fit,” said Sean Hodgins, president of Century Group. “It allows us to create a boutique and independent feel for the hotel, while at the same time sharing in the benefits of Marriott’s global sales and marketing channels.” The hotel is part of a mixed-use tower that includes hotel rooms, office space and strata units. The bottom floor will feature the restaurant for the Civic Hotel, while the 13 floors above will have 144 suites for hotel guests. The next 34 storeys will be 330 residential units. The development will also include office space. See 3 CIVIC PLAZA / Page 5
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