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)

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