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For more information, visit vancouver.ca/downtownbikenetworkMarch 2016

The City of Vancouver is planning to upgrade and expand the downtown bike network this spring:

• Cambie Street northbound (new)• Smithe Street westbound & Nelson Street eastbound (new)• Beatty Street (upgrade)• Richards Street southbound (upgrade)

These new and improved routes will:

• be more comfortable and convenient for people of all ages and abilities• fill major gaps in the existing network• be delivered using low-cost approaches that minimize traffic disruption

The routes are part of a larger 2016-2017 Active Transportation network improvement plan, which was reviewed by Council in December 2015.

The improvements will also support the launch of Vancouver’s public bike share system this summer.

We want to hear from you!Please take a few moments to review the information presented here and give us your feedback. Your feedback will be used to help refine the detailed designs.

The information presented here is also available on our website at: vancouver.ca/downtownbikenetwork

Welcome!

DOWNTOWN BIKE NETWORK EXPANSION


Photo: Brian Gould Photo: Paul Krueger

• Make two-thirds of trips on foot, bike or transit by 2040

• Achieve zero traffic-related fatalities

• Greenest City Action Plan - Green Transportation

• Healthy City Strategy - Getting Around, Active Living & Getting Outside

• Renewable City Strategy

Transportation 2040 is a long-term strategic vision for the city that helps guide transportation and land use decisions and public investments. The plan sets long-term targets and includes policies and actions to help us reach them.

• C1.1: Build cycling routes that feel comfortable for people of all ages

and abilities

• C1.2: Upgrade and expand the cycling network to efficiently connect

people to destinations

• M1.2: Consider impacts to transit, commercial vehicles, and general

traffic flow prior to reallocating road space

• G2.2: Provide for efficient loading and unloading

• Make cycling safe, convenient, comfortable and fun for people of all

ages and abilities

Cycling Vision:

Transportation 2040 Guidance

Other Policies Supported

Transportation 2040

Target:

Policies:


Supporting Policy


• Provide a safer and more comfortable cycling environment by

addressing issues at connection points with existing routes

• Reduce conflicts between buses and people cycling, and improve

transit operations where possible

• Accommodate the loading and access needs of adjacent businesses,

institutions and residences

• Minimize costs and disruption by coordinating with repaving or

development where possible, using primarily inexpensive measures

such as paint and signs

• Maintain on-street parking where possible

• Expand connectivity in the downtown bike network

• Provide routes that feel safer and more comfortable for people of all ages and abilities, including children, seniors, and new riders

Key Objectives

Project Goals


Background

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Cambie Street

Smithe Street

Nelson Street

Beatty Street

Richards Street

Network PlanningDOWNTOWN BIKE NETWORK EXPANSION


The City’s goal is to create cycling infrastructure that is safe and comfortable for people of all ages and abilities (AAA).

In order to coordinate this network expansion with repaving and other projects, we are considering improvements along the AAA spectrum that will increase capacity, safety and comfort along these routes.

The designs will be adaptable and additional upgrades may be planned in the future.

Below are some examples of protected bike lane designs we are considering.


Improving Safety and Comfort for People Cycling

Shared Use Lane

More ComfortableLess Comfortable

Designing for All Ages and Abilities on Major Streets

Bike Lane Buffered Bike Lane

Protected Bike Lane

(Concrete / Landscaping)

Protected Bike Lane

(Parking / Bollards)

Designs being considered


Supporting Policy

• Vancouver Comprehensive Bicycle Plan

• Bicycle Network Study

• Vancouver Greenways Plan

• The City of Vancouver Transportation Plan

• 1999 Bicycle Plan

• Pedestrian Safety Study

Walking and cycling have been a transportation priority in Vancouver for over 25 years:

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2012

• Greenest City 2020 Action Plan

• Transportation 2040 Plan

• Healthy City Strategy

• Renewable City Strategy

More recently, Vancouver City Council has adopted the following plans:

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• Project analysis and preliminary design work

Background ResearchSpring - Fall

2015

• City staff presented an Active Transportation Update including 2016 Active Transportation Corridor Projects in Downtown Vancouver to be delivered following consultation with adjacent businesses and other stakeholders

• Stakeholder meetings and a Public Open House to gather feedback, understand issues, and minimize impacts

• Design refinements based on public feedback where appropriate

• Construction

Presentation to Council

Consultation on Designs

Refinement and Reporting

Delivery

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Spring 2016

Spring/Summer

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We Are Here

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• Staff report final details to stakeholders Spring 2016

Recent Downtown Bike Network Construction

• Burrard Bridge protected bike lane

• Dunsmuir Viaduct protected bike lane

• Dunsmuir Street protected bike lane

• Hornby Street protected bike lane

• Richards Street AAA upgrade

• Comox-Helmcken Greenway Phase One

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• Public Bike Share launch Summer 2016

Background

Project Timeline


Background and Timeline


• Review the information on these boards and complete a comment sheet in

person at an open house

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: 3-1-1

Staff will review all comments and suggestions. Your feedback will be combined with financial and technical considerations to refine the detailed designs.

• Staff will refine the concepts based on feedback from local businesses,

residents, other stakeholders, and the public

• Staff will work with individual businesses who have identified concerns along

the corridors

• Improvements are targeted for completion by Summer 2016

Next Steps

Ways to share your feedback


Next Steps

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