During this critical project definition phase, Emplex, in the role of Technical Manager, coordinated technical representatives from 8 partner agencies (TransLink, Vancouver Port Authourity,  Transport Canada, YVR, City of Richmond, City of Vancouver, GVRD, and the Province of BC) to produce a thorough multiple account analysis to advise whether transit in this corridor should be delivered earlier (by 2010) or later. The assignment involved retaining a diverse group of consultants, overseeing and reporting on the technical work, coordinating with an international public/private partnership review team and assisting with a public consultation program.