S U R R E Y B O A R D O F T R A D E
S p e c i a l F e a t u r e
W
hen it comes to
transportation, Surrey
can truly be called well-
connected, boasting ample
distribution channels
via rail, highway, border
crossings and the second-
largest shipping port in North America;
plus, it's a quick drive from the Vancouver
International Airport and Abbotsford
International Airport.
Fraser Surrey Docks, a multi-purpose
marine terminal, is the largest facility
of its kind on the West Coast of North
America. It maintains a large -eet
of modern mobile cargo-handling
equipment, with an on-site garage
and maintenance facility as well
as direct rail connections to the
terminal by the Canadian National
Railway, Canadian Paciƒc Railway,
Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Railway (
BNSF) and Southern Rail of
British Columbia.
Surrey is close in proximity to
international customers, being conveniently
situated just 30 minutes from the Vancouver
International Airport, 20 minutes from the
Abbotsford International Airport and 15
minutes from Boundary Bay Airport.
As for border crossings, Surrey is home
to two of the biggest in the province: Peace
Arch Crossing (small vehicles only) and
the adjacent Paciƒc Highway Crossing
(commercial vehicles and small vehicles),
both of which provide direct access to
major highway transportation routes to and
from the U.S.
Getting around Surrey itself without
any hassle is vital, considering the huge
volume of business transactions that
occur within city limits. And on that score,
infrastructure and service has evolved so
that virtually every destination is easily
accessible. The network of bus routes
provided by Coast Mountain Bus Company
(whose -eet is augmented by community
shuttle routes, NightBus and Handi
DARTS) is
comprehensive, while those who prefer to
avoid vehicular tra—c altogether have four
SkyTrain stations to choose from.
For motorists commuting to other
locales, there is the Trans-Canada Highway,
Highway 99, Highway 91 and Highway 15.
No matter the business need, Surrey has
the transportation solution, and the city is
addressing upcoming needs with various
strategies, including a well-publicized
plan for an at-grade light rail transit (
LRT)
originating from City Centre to connect to
numerous other town centres and the City
of Langley.
A cargo ship leaves Fraser
Surrey Docks, which is a
modern, multi-purpose
marine terminal
Transportation & Logistics
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CENSUS
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SURREY EDUCATION
Highest Level of Education Completed in
Surrey Communities
SURREY AVERAGE &
MEDIAN INCOMES
Total Family Income in Surrey Communities
