REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING - FEBRUARY 23, 1999
RR-2

2. Downtown Streetcar File: 5558

RTS: 366

Ian Adam, Assistant City Engineer, Transportation, provided Council with an introduction to the report reference on the results of a study undertaken to investigate possible routes for a streetcar system in the downtown, as outlined in the Administrative Report dated February 2, 1999. Mr. Adam was assisted by Mark Zaborniak, Traffic Management, who reviewed the phasing and future extensions of a preferred route, and the cost analysis, and Richard Johnson, Planner, using slides, provided a visual projection of the proposed route.

The Mayor noted a delegation request had been received from a representative of the Downtown Vancouver Association. It was therefore agreed to refer consideration of the following recommendations contained in the Administrative Report to a future Standing Committee meeting, at which time speakers will be heard:

"A. THAT, extending from the South False Creek line, Council endorse a routing from Science World to Waterfront Station via Quebec, Columbia, and Cordova Streets as Phase One, and a general routing from Science World to Roundhouse Community Centre, along Pacific Boulevard and Davie Street as Phase Two of the Downtown Streetcar System.

B. THAT Council instruct staff to consider the proposed streetcar corridors when undertaking rezoning, development permit applications, area planning studies or other projects that affect roads, in locations that are affected by the study.

C. THAT the General Manager of Engineering Services be authorized to seek Senior Government funding for a portion of the first part of the streetcar project, from Granville Island to Waterfront Station.

D. THAT Council instruct staff to report back on a proposed work program and funding requirements to undertake detailed design and cost analysis of Phase One and Phase Two."

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