transportation 2040 - moving forward (and some ideas)
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This is part of the presentation we will give at our public meetings, covering the City's role in a regional context as well as some ideas moving forward.TRANSCRIPT
- Consultation Timeline 2 0 1 0 2 0 1 1May June July Aug Sept Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May June July Phase 1: Phase 2: Final Plan Council Council Listening & Options & to Update Update Learning Input Council Stakeholder Engagement Throughout Plan Development
- Regional Context
- Government Roles & Responsibilities Railways, borders, waterways & airways; project fundingFederal Airport planning Port planningProvincial Provincial highways; project funding Transit / regional transportation authority; funds regionalRegional roads & bikeways Land use & growth projections; air quality monitoringMunicipal Land use planning; builds & maintains street infrastructure
- Understanding the Citys Role Recognize city jurisdiction Support regional & provincial plans Provide leadership to other municipalities Build partnerships with outside agencies Empower citizens
- Some ideas...
- LAND USE
- Land Use Supports Shorter Trips & Sustainable ChoicesMixed useComplete & compactcommunitiesDensities that supportwalking, cycling, &transitHousing choice Photo: Paul Krueger
- Ideas: Land UseIdentify missingamenitiesSupport futureplanning
- WALKING
- Better pedestrian amenities Busy Main Street Sidewalk, VancouverWider sidewalksPedestrian lightingStreet furnitureWayndingWeather protection Photo: Paul Krueger
- Accessible Design Pedestrian Crossing, San FranciscoSmooth surfacesSidewalk rampsSignal timing to allowfor safe crossingsAudible signalsBus stop design Photo: Paul Krueger
- A Complete Pedestrian Network Unpleasant sidewalk condition, Granville Bridge, VancouverAddress gaps &barriers Flickr: Aphex Twin
- Improve Pedestrian Safety Pedestrian Count-Down Signal, Chinatown, VancouverSafer crossingsCount-down signalsReduced speed limits Photo: Paul Krueger
- Bartholomew Plan, VancouverSTREET NETWORK
- Different Kinds of Street Main-Kingsway Triangle, Mount Pleasant, VancouverRecognize differentstreets have differentrolesIdentify importantstreets for differentkinds of movementIdentify potential forclosures & activation Photo: Robert Kwong
- Structural Changes Underneath the Georgia and Dunsmuir ViaductsConsider options forthe Viaducts
- Thinking Beyond Roads False Creek, VancouverConsider waterwaysas part oftransportationnetwork
- Weekly Swing + Salsa Dancing Series on Granville St. Summer 2010PUBLIC SPACES
- Public Space Improvements Rediscover Granville, Downtown VancouverSupport temporaryand permanent publicspace improvements
- Public Space Improvements Divisidero Parklet, San FranciscoPavement-to-Plazaspilot program Flickr: jeremyashaw
- Street-end Closures West End, Downtown VancouverStreet-end closuresto calm trafc &create communitygathering spaces Flickr: Fanis Grammenos
- Pedestrian Priority Areas Car-free street, Malm SwedenCar free corridorsPedestrian-prioritystreets Photo: Paul Krueger
- CYCLING
- Complete Cycling Network that feels safe for all riders Dunsmuir Bike Lane, VancouverBuffer between bikesand trafc on busystreets Photo: Paul Krueger
- Complete Cycling Network that feels safe for all riders Central Valley Greenway, VancouverEnhance trafccalming onneighbourhood routes Photo: Paul Krueger
- Improve Cycling End-Use Facilities Bike Parking Station, Munster, GermanySecure parking atkey locations
- Improve Cycling End-Use Facilities On-Street Bike Corral, Commercial & 6th Avenue, VancouverOn-street bike corralsRetrot program forexisting buildings Photo: Paul Krueger
- Educate & Encourage Sustainable Choices Central Valley Greenway, VancouverSupport schooleducation & trainingprograms Photo: Paul Krueger
- Other Forms of Active Transportation South False Creek, VancouverDesign facilities thatwork for other typesof activetransportation Photo: Paul Krueger
- TRANSITPhoto: Eileen Kuettel
- Work with PartnersSupport increasedcapacity & ensureservice that is: Fast Frequent Reliable Accessible Comfortable
- Support Key Transit ImprovementsWork with partners todeliver rapid transit inthe BroadwayCorridor Photo: Ian MacPhee
- Support Key Transit Improvements LondonAdvocate for newnancingmechanisms, e.g.: Vehicle levies Congestion pricing
- Transit Supportive Public RealmBus BulgesShelters & FurnitureQueue JumpersSignal & Lane Priority Photo: Spacing Magazine (Flickr)
- DEMANDMANAGEMENT
- Parking ApproachesContinue to lowerparking minimums &implement maximumallowances
- Parking Approaches Spectrum Development with Unbundled Parking, VancouverUnbundle parking &housing costs Photo: Google Streetview
- Parking Approaches Parking Sensors, San FranciscoBetter manage curbspace Photo: Matthew Roth
- Parking Approaches Building with spare parking capacity, VancouverApproach parking asa district resource Photo: Google Streetview
- Other Demand Management Ideas Car-sharing, VancouverOther actions: Expand support for car-sharing Advocate for pay- as-you drive insurance Support tele-work programs Photo: Neal LaMontagne
- LOW CARBON VEHICLESPhoto: Don McKillican
- Support Low-Carbon Vehicles Electric VehicleRequire charginginfrastructure in newbuildingsDevelop retrotprograms for existingbuildings
- Taxis Hybrid Taxi, VancouverSupport electric taxiswith plug-in standsSupport multi-modaltrips with bike rackson taxis
- GOODS & SERVICESPhoto: Don McKillican
- Goods & ServicesProtect rail corridors& increase rail-basedgoods movementcapacity
- Goods & Services Small Service Vehicle, CopenhagenEncourage right-sizing of delivery &service vehicles Photo: Paul Krueger
- Goods & Services Hybrid Electric Delivery Truck, VancouverPromote low-impactgoods movement Photo: Richard Eriksson
- Goods & Services Shift Electric Delivery Tricycle, VancouverPromote low-impactgoods movement
- Goods & Services CarGoTram, Dresden, GermanyConsider using transitinfrastructure duringoff-peak periods Photo: kaffeeeinstein (Flickr)
- Give us your feedback and help usmake a great city even greater. Share your ideas and concerns Think about the big picture
- Stay involved and help usinvolve others too: Visit talkvancouver.com Spread the word!