This document provides an agenda and overview for a community meeting on transportation. It discusses goals of improving mobility, health, safety, accessibility and affordability. Challenges mentioned include limited road space, overcrowded transit, health costs of inactivity, and climate change. The document outlines directions and targets for various topics like land use, goods movement, walking, cycling, transit and motor vehicles. It aims to make the majority of trips by foot, bike and transit and eliminate dependence on fossil fuels.

1. Agenda
• Introduction
• Presentation
• Q+A
• Small Group Discussion
• Wrap Up

2. Marpole Community Meeting | 2012-07-04

3. Timeline

4. GOALS & CONTEXT

5. Goals

6. More than just Mobility
• Mobility
• Health
• Safety
• Accessibility
• Affordability
• Public Life
• Resiliency

7. Challenges
• Limited Road Space
• Overcrowded Transit
• Health Costs of Inactivity
• Aging Population
• Rising Fuel Prices
• Climate Change
• Affordability

8. More trips on limited road space
The city is growing. More people and more jobs mean more trips
that must be accommodated on a limited amount of public space.
high
The number
of trips is
growing.
The amount of Private cars take up
road space is
limited.
space than other forms of
transportation.
low
1990 2040

9. An Aging Population
200,000
Projected City Population
160,000
120,000
80,000
40,000
0
0-14 15-29 30-44 45-59 60-74 75+
2001 2011 2021 2031 2041
Source: City of Vancouver, adapted from BC Stats PEOPLE 36

10. The City’s Role
• Maintain & regulate
streets, public spaces
• Guide land use, urban
design
• Support transit
• Advocate & partner
• Educate & empower

11. Moving People, Moving Goods
Moving People
1. Walking
2. Cycling
3. Transit
4. Taxi / Commercial / Shared
5. Private Auto
Moving Goods
• Port
• Local

12. Implementing the Plan
Prioritize efforts
for maximum
benefit
Pursue
partnerships
Test new ideas
through pilot
projects
Monitor and track
progress

13. TRENDS & TARGETS

14. New Targets & Indicators
Build on Greenest City
• Make the majority of trips
on foot, bike, and transit
• Eliminate dependence on
fossil fuels
• Breathe the cleanest air of
any major city in the world
Set new targets for 2040
Identify indicators to track
progress

15. Since 1997 Plan: More Trips, Fewer Cars

16. +
0
# of trips in the city
40%

17. +
0
# of trips in the city
> 50%

18. +
0
# of trips in the city
> 2/3

19. Directions on Specific Topics
Land Use
Goods & Services
Walking & Public Space
Cycling
Transit
Motor Vehicles

20. LAND USE

21. Land Use Directions
• Locate major activity
generators near high
capacity transit
• Support higher densities
near transit stations while
recognizing local context
• Build complete communities
• Design buildings to
contribute to public realm

22. GOODS & SERVICES
Support a thriving economy and the city’s role as a major port
while reducing environmental and neighbourhood impacts.
Photo: Don McKillican

23. Goods & Services Directions
• Support different scales of
movement
• Reduce environmental &
neighbourhood impacts
• Maintain effective
emergency response times
• Support taxis & commercial
transit

25. WALKING
Make walking safe, convenient, and delightful.
Support a vibrant public life that encourages a healthy and social walking culture.

26. Walking & Public Space Directions
• Make streets safer, more
comfortable, & more
accessible
• Address gaps in the
pedestrian network
• Create vibrant & interesting
streets & public spaces

30. CYCLING
Make cycling feel safe, convenient, comfortable, and fun
for people of all ages and abilities.

31. Riding a bicycle should
not require bravery
Regular Cyclist Interested but Concerned Not Interested in Cycling
25% 41% 34%

32. Cycling Directions
• Build routes that are
comfortable & convenient
• Provide secure & abundant
parking
• Improve integration with
transit
• Promote cycling as an
everyday option
• Focus on education & safety

34. TRANSIT
Support transit improvements to increase capacity and ensure service that is
fast, frequent, reliable, fully accessible, and comfortable.
Photo: Eileen Kuettel

35. Transit Directions
• Support a spectrum of
services
• Improve accessibility &
equity
• Support reduced noise &
emissions
• Build a transit-supportive
public realm
• Support new funding
sources

37. MOTOR VEHICLES
Manage the road network efficiently to improve safety and support a gradual reduction in car dependence.
Make it easier to drive less. Accelerate the shift to low carbon vehicles.

38. Motor Vehicles Directions
• Manage parking & traffic
congestion
• Improve safety for all road
users
• Support car-sharing & other
programs that make it easier
to drive less
• Accelerate shift to low
carbon vehicles

41. SPECIAL STUDY
AREAS
Photo: Don McKillican

43. Questions/Discussion