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- 2. Consultation Timeline 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 2 May 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
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- 4. Government Roles &Responsibilities • Railways, borders, waterways & airways; project funding Federal • Airport planning • Port planning Provincial • Provincial highways; project funding • Transit / regional transportation authority; funds regional Regional roads & bikeways • Land use & growth projections; air quality monitoring Municipal • Land use planning; builds & maintains street infrastructure
- 5. Understanding the City’sRole Recognize city jurisdiction Support regional & provincial plans Provide leadership to other municipalities Build partnerships with outside agencies Empower citizens
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- 8. Land Use SupportsShorter Trips & Sustainable Choices Mixed use Complete & compact communities Densities that support walking, cycling, & transit Housing choice Photo: Paul Krueger
- 9. Support Land UsePlans Identify missing amenities Support future planning
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- 11. Better pedestrian amenities Busy Main Street Sidewalk, Vancouver Wider sidewalks Pedestrian lighting Street furniture Wayfinding Weather protection Photo: Paul Krueger
- 12. Accessible Design Pedestrian Crossing, San Francisco Smooth surfaces Sidewalk ramps Signal timing to allow for safe crossings Audible signals Bus stop design Photo: Paul Krueger
- 13. A Complete PedestrianNetwork Unpleasant sidewalk condition, Granville Bridge, Vancouver Address gaps & barriers Flickr: Aphex Twin
- 14. Improve Pedestrian Safety Pedestrian Count-Down Signal, Chinatown, Vancouver Safer crossings Count-down signals Reduced speed limits Photo: Paul Krueger
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- 16. Different Kinds ofStreet Main-Kingsway Triangle, Mount Pleasant, Vancouver Recognize different streets have different roles Identify important streets for different kinds of movement Identify potential for re-allocation Photo: Robert Kwong
- 17. Structural Changes Underneath the Georgia and Dunsmuir Viaducts Consider options for the Viaducts
- 18. Thinking Beyond Roads False Creek, Vancouver Consider waterways as part of transportation network
- 19. Weekly Swing +Salsa Dancing Series on Granville St. Summer 2010 PUBLIC SPACES
- 20. Public Space Improvements Rediscover Granville, Downtown Vancouver Support temporary and permanent public space improvements
- 21. Public Space Improvements Divisidero Parklet, San Francisco Pavement-to-Plazas pilot program Flickr: jeremyashaw
- 22. Street-end Closures West End, Downtown Vancouver Street-end closures to calm traffic & create community gathering spaces Flickr: Fanis Grammenos
- 23. Pedestrian Priority Areas Car-free street, Malmö Sweden Car free corridors Pedestrian-priority streets Photo: Paul Krueger
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- 25. Complete Cycling Network that feels safe for all riders Dunsmuir Bike Lane, Vancouver Buffer between bikes and traffic on busy streets Photo: Paul Krueger
- 26. Complete Cycling Network that feels safe for all riders Central Valley Greenway, Vancouver Enhance traffic calming on neighbourhood routes Photo: Paul Krueger
- 27. Improve Cycling End-UseFacilities Bike Parking Station, Munster, Germany Secure parking at key locations
- 28. Improve Cycling End-UseFacilities On-Street Bike Corral, Commercial & 6th Avenue, Vancouver On-street bike corrals Photo: Paul Krueger
- 29. Educate & EncourageSustainable Choices Central Valley Greenway, Vancouver Support school education & training programs Photo: Paul Krueger
- 30. Other Forms ofActive Transportation South False Creek, Vancouver Design facilities that work for other types of active transportation Photo: Paul Krueger
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- 32. Work with Partners Supportincreased capacity & ensure service that is: • Fast • Frequent • Reliable • Accessible • Comfortable
- 33. Support Key TransitImprovements Work with partners to deliver rapid transit in the Broadway Corridor Photo: Ian MacPhee
- 34. Support Key TransitImprovements Identify and support other transit priorities • bus improvements • Downtown streetcar • protect corridors for future opportunities
- 35. Support Key TransitImprovements London Advocate for new financing mechanisms, e.g.: • Vehicle levies • Congestion pricing
- 36. Transit Supportive PublicRealm Bus Bulges Shelters & Furniture Queue Jumpers Signal & Lane Priority Photo: Spacing Magazine (Flickr)
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- 38. Parking Approaches Continue tolower parking minimums & implement maximum allowances
- 39. Parking Approaches Spectrum Development with Unbundled Parking, Vancouver Unbundle parking & housing costs Photo: Google Streetview
- 40. Parking Approaches Parking Sensors, San Francisco Better manage curb space Photo: Matthew Roth
- 41. Parking Approaches Building with spare parking capacity, Vancouver Approach parking as a “district resource” Photo: Google Streetview
- 42. Other Demand ManagementIdeas Car-sharing, Vancouver Other actions: • Expand support for car-sharing • Advocate for pay- as-you drive insurance • Support tele-work programs Photo: Neal LaMontagne
- 43. LOW CARBON VEHICLES Photo: Don McKillican
- 44. Support Low-Carbon Vehicles Electric Vehicle Require charging infrastructure in new buildings Develop retrofit programs for existing buildings
- 45. Taxis Hybrid Taxi, Vancouver Support electric taxis with plug-in stands
- 46. GOODS & SERVICES Photo:Don McKillican
- 47. Goods & Services Protectrail corridors & increase rail-based goods movement capacity
- 48. Goods & Services Small Service Vehicle, Copenhagen Encourage “right- sizing” of delivery & service vehicles Photo: Paul Krueger
- 49. Goods & Services Hybrid Electric Delivery Truck, Vancouver Promote low-impact goods movement Photo: Richard Eriksson
- 50. Goods & Services Shift Electric Delivery Tricycle, Vancouver Promote low-impact goods movement
- 51. Goods & Services CarGoTram, Dresden, Germany Consider using transit infrastructure during off-peak periods Photo: kaffeeeinstein (Flickr)
- 52. Give us yourfeedback and help us make a great city even greater. • Share your ideas and concerns • Think about the big picture
- 53. Stay involved andhelp us involve others too: • Visit talkvancouver.com • Spread the word!