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The document summarizes the regional transportation plan developed by the Capital Regional District and its member municipalities. The plan has two priorities: 1) reduce single-occupant vehicle travel through alternatives like walking, cycling and public transit and 2) examine funding and implementation of short and long-term transportation priorities. The plan aims to integrate land use and transportation, enhance transit and active transportation options, and manage investments to support mobility choices affordably.
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- 7. Two overall priorities Develop a regional strategy which reduces the demand for single-occupant vehicle travel (SOV) by shifting demand to walking, cycling and public transit. Examine mechanisms for further planning, implementation, funding and management of short- term as well as medium to long term transportation priorities
- 9. Integrate land use and transportation Enhance alternatives to driving alone Manage investments to support mobility options while maintaining affordability
- 11. Rapid Transit such as Light Rail Transit Attractive Transit services and facilities Pedestrian facilities Comprehensive systems of bicycle facilities
- 12. It is not about LRT
- 13. The economics of our transportation system Need to value transportation as part of a complete economic picture What are the real measurable costs? Land use cannot be held in isolation
- 14. Environmental Benefits Health Benefits Mobility choices for Seniors and those with disabilities Low Income families Accident cost savings Economic benefits of densification
- 15. Land use Limited choices for transportation infrastructure Fragmented governance
- 16. Is there a better way to examine options? A new lens What kind of venue? The right questions Cannot ignore possibilities
- 20. Solution orientated process Outside expertise and guidance Property Owners lead the way
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