CITY238
Surrey Transportation Lecture Program
This course is a comprehensive introduction to transportation in the Lower Mainland with a particular focus on Surrey. You will learn about a range of transportation issues, including roadway planning, the relationship between transportation and land use, and the operation and management of our transportation systems.
We offer this unique course in partnership with the City of Surrey Engineering Department. It gives citizens, professionals, and other stakeholders an opportunity to learn more about transportation.
You will hear from senior practitioners who are directly responsible for managing transportation in our region and in the City of Surrey. You’ll attend lectures from TransLink, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, Metro Vancouver, ICBC, the City of Surrey, SFU, and other special guests.
| Section | Sessions | Dates | Time | Campus | Cost* | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CITY238-SU1127 | 11 - Wed | Sep 12–Nov 14 and Sep 29, 2012 |
6:30–9:30 pm | Sur | $267.86 + HST = $300 | Applications begin Jul 15, 2012 Please apply by Aug 11. We’ll notify successful applicants by Aug 25. |
* If you meet all the requirements for course completion, you are also eligible for a $250 City of Surrey sponsorship.
What will I learn?
By the end of this course, you will be able to do the following:
- Describe how transportation is funded regionally and locally
- Understand who is responsible for different types of transportation
- Identify ways to plan new transportation systems and networks
- Describe how Surrey operates and manages roads
- Explain the relationship between transportation and land use in a growing city like Surrey
- Analyze issues related to regional transportation planning
- Discuss the outcomes of planning decisions
- Show practical examples of constraints, tradeoffs, challenges, and the lessons you have learned
How will I learn?
- Lectures
- Case studies
- Small group discussions
- Field trips
Who should take this course?
- Surrey residents and other stakeholders who want to learn more about transportation issues in their community
- Elected officials
- Transportation professionals
- Staff of non-profit organizations
- Planners, architects, and landscape architects
- Engineers, developers, builders, and real-estate professionals
- Environmental professionals
- Local, provincial, and federal government administrators and project managers
- Lawyers, financiers, and community advocates
Textbooks and learning materials
We will provide custom course materials.
Professional development credits
AIBC, PIBC, BCSLA can self-report
Partners/Sponsors
City of Surrey