Transportation Plan - Appendix A

Transportation Plan
Project Schedule - 2000
June, 2000

The following Project Schedule contains the full list of major
initiatives contained in Chapter 3 of the Transportation Plan.

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Transportation Plan

Project Schedule - 2000

INDEX OF MAJOR INITIATIVES

3.3 ROAD NETWORK Page 1

3.4 TRANSIT Page 3

3.5 CYCLING Page 6

3.6 NEIGHBOURHOODS (AND PEDESTRIANS) Page 8

3.7 DOWNTOWN Page 10

3.8 GOODS MOVEMENT Page 12

3.9 FUNDING Page 13

3.19 MONITORING Page 14

Note: the numbers to the left of the Major Initiatives refer to the sections in the Transportation Plan

3.3 ROAD NETWORK -- Major Initiatives

ITE M

ROAD NETWORK INITIATIVES

TIMING
(years)

SUBJECT TO

PROJECTS

R1

Complete Port Road.

(Also see ITEM NO. GM1)

1

(1) McGill overpass and section at Rogers Sugar is complete.

(2) Left turn bay at Powell and Victoria to be completed in 2000. (3) Use of road by non-port traffic is being monitored by the Port Authority, including the use of traffic advisory roadblocks.

R2

Review building lines in the context of the Plan with a view to removing those that are unlikely to be needed, and adding others where priorities have developed.

(Also see ITEM NO. NP4)

1-3

(1) Pilot study to review 49th Avenue, 41st Avenue and SW Marine Drive underway.
(2) Other priorities to be established, including follow up to CityPlan Visioning.

R3

Establish transit-only lanes on some arterial roads.

(Also see ITEM NO. R4 and ITEM NO. T6)

3-18

Significant transit time savings.

(1) Bus lanes reviewed and approved on Granville St. and Pender St.
(2) Proposal for a Georgia St. eastbound bus lane, connecting to the Stanley Park Causeway to be reported on in 2000.
(3) Transit Priority corridors technical study is in progress for completion in May 2001.

R4

Queue jumpers which do not increase road capacity but favour selected modes.

(Also see ITEM NO. R3 and ITEM NO. T6)

Ongoing

Specific proposals for bridge and freeway approaches etc.

(1) McGill bus lane completed as part of Port Road.
(2) Bus signals installed at Oak and 71^st and approved in 2000 for Boundary at Burke.
(3) Improved bus priority at Stanley Park entrance is under construction.

R5

Small changes to improve pedestrian environments.

1-3

Report back on signal waiting times, pedestrian crossings and routes, etc.

(1) City-wide review of pedestrian wait times to be reported to Council in 2000. (Also see project NP2 (1)).
(2) Improvements on transit routes started in 1999 (bus bulges).
(3) Improvements to be considered within commercial areas, including follow up on CityPlan Visioning. Currently, a plan is being prepared for Commercial Drive, Grandview Highway North to 12^th Ave. (Also see project NP6(1)).

R6

Intersection improvements, such as left turn bays may be required to improve safety at some intersections. These will be designed so as not to increase capacity and wherever possible will be accommodated within existing road width.

1-3

Full cost accounting considering impacts on whole route to ensure impacts on neighbourhoods are minimized and cost effective improvements are made when warranted.

(1) Whole route study to be conducted for Knight Street. (Also see Project GM3(1)).
(2) Other whole route analysis of major arterials to follow, as required.

R7

Stricter speed limit enforcement on major routes.

(Also see ITEM NO. GM 10)

Ongoing

(1) Re-centralization of Traffic Enforcement units has been completed (will help focus on problem locations).
(2) Camera radar locations are being evaluated and new locations are being developed.
(3) ICBC corridor enforcement funding has been received for extra enforcement on Knight St. and Oak St. in 2000

R8

Neighbourhood and roadside traffic mitigation for severely impacted areas.

3-6

Report on problem areas and opportunities, and preparation of impact and mitigation studies as needed.

(1) Trial low-noise pavement installed on Knight St. and a noise study has been conducted on 1^st Ave. in consultation with the community.
(2) CityPlan Visioning and whole route analysis studies will need to be carried
out to identify problem areas.

R9

Reclassify low volume secondary arterials as neighbourhood collectors (as shown on Map 5 in Transportation Plan).

3-6

Report back on arterials suggested for removal.

(1) CityPlan visioning neighbourhoods have been advised of this project and that it is a future work item.
(2) On roads identified for reclassification, no measures will be undertaken to widen roads, remove parking or otherwise increase capacity or speed prior to a report back on reclassification.
(3) Downtown streets to be reviewed in 2000 as part of the Downtown Transportation Plan.

3.4 TRANSIT -- Major Initiatives

ITE M

TRANSIT INITIATIVES

TIMIN G
(years)

SUBJECT TO

PROJECTS

T1

Request BC Transit to review with the City the route structures and service.

1-3

Completion of Vancouver Area Transit Plan.

(1) Request made to BC Transit. TransLink has also been requested to consider significant transit improvements, including new express and small bus services, and better frequency and reliability. In 2000, #99 B-Line peak period improvements, a new limited stop service on 41^st Ave. and extended frequencies are planned for Vancouver. TransLink has also proposed an expanded and broader range of transit services in its new Strategic Transportation Plan
(2) Review of existing route network, allocation of service hours, types of transit, etc., to be conducted by TransLink with assistance of City staff in 2001/2002 (Area Transit Plan).

T2

Pilot program for bus bulges and improved boarding and waiting areas.

1-3

(1) Pilot projects undertaken on 10th Avenue at Sasamat and Discovery. Additional locations to be constructed in 2000.
(2) Inventory of existing bus stop amenities completed.
(3) Improved waiting areas planned for bus stops at major locations, starting with priority areas in Downtown, Central Broadway, neighbourhood centres, and interchange points (especially with SkyTrain).

T3

Request BC Transit to improve service to Downtown South, False Creek North, Fraser Lands and Airport, and to implement Downtown loop service.

1-3

Completion of Vancouver Area transit Plan.

Request made to BC Transit. Transit routes in the Downtown to be reviewed in 2000/2001 as part of Downtown Transportation Plan.

T4

Participate in planning of Broadway LRT, including feasibility of extension to UBC and Downtown.

1-3

Provincial and TransLink approval.

(1) City has participated in planning the Broadway-Lougheed Skytrain line to VCC (to be completed by 2002). In April 2000, Council recommended to the Province and TransLink that Skytrain be extended west to Granville St. with a rapid bus connection to UBC. In May 2000, staff reported on planning for a north-south rapid transit line between downtown and Richmond.
(2) Station Area planning to follow.

T5

Examine feasibility of extending False Creek trolley to Stanley Park.

Done

Consultant recommendations for Downtown Streetcar extensions, including Phase 1 - Science World to Waterfront Station and Phase 2 - Science World to Roundhouse, where approved by Council in March 1999. Extension from Waterfront Station to Stanley Park is planned as a future phase.

T6

Bus-only lanes provided on major transit streets.

(Also see ITEM NO. R3 and ITEM NO. R4)

3-18

Significant transit time savings.

(1) Proposal for a Georgia St. eastbound bus lane, connecting to the Stanley Park Causeway to be reported on in 2000.
(2) Transit Priority corridors technical study is in progress for completion in May 2001.
(3) Use of bus lanes for the downtown portion of the Vancouver-Richmond Rapid Bus service to be reviewed as part of the Downtown Transportation Plan. A bus only lane, northbound on Granville from Arthur Laing Bridge to 70^th Ave. will be implemented as part of this project.

T7

Request BC Transit to examine expansion of express bus routes.

1-3

Completion of Vancouver Area transit Plan.

(1) In July 1998, Council approved a new Rapid Bus service from Richmond to Downtown.
(2) A new limited stop service on 41^st Avenue is proposed for 2000.
(3) Additional express bus routes requested from BC Transit/TransLink. City staff to assist with review as part of the Vancouver Area Transit Plan in 2002. Possible routes include Oak, Cambie, Main and Victoria streets.

T8

Request BC Transit to pilot mini bus service in city neighbourhoods.

1-3

Completion of Vancouver Area transit Plan.

(1) City has requested TransLink to initiate Vancouver service (e.g. Vancouver Heights, West Point Gray).
(2) Bylaw changes are being considered that would allow a new private shared-ride van service.
(3) TransLink has requested expressions of interest for a private sector Station Car pilot program.
(4) Review in consultation as part of 2002 Vancouver Transit Area Plan.

T9

Request BC Transit to review fare structure for trips within Downtown to increase transit ridership.

1-3

Completion of Vancouver Area transit Plan.

Review as part of 2001/2002 Vancouver Transit Area Plan.

T10

Request BC Transit to adopt U-Pass system for UBC and other major employers and institutions.

1-3

(1) UBC has included a U-pass proposal (U-TREK) in its Strategic Transportation Plan. Phase 1 (students) is scheduled for implementation in 2001.
(2) After review of UBC implementation, staff will examine opportunities for the City to promote U-pass for other locations and employers.

T11

Rezone rail rights-of-way.

1-3

Report on legal implications of rezoning.

A legal review is currently underway. Consideration is being given to the Arbutus Corridor.

T12

Request reform of transit governance to be more responsive to needs of areas of ridership concentration.

(Also see ITEM NO. F1)

Done

TransLink (GVTA) established in April 1999.

3.5 CYCLING -- Major initiatives

ITE M

CYCLING INITIATIVES

TIMING
(years)

SUBJECT TO

PROJECTS

C1

Implement a network of painted bike lanes on the Downtown peninsula

(Also see ITEM NO. D4)

1-3

Report back on specific routes, implementation, funding and consultation.
(As part of Downtown Transportation Plan.)

(1) A bike lane on Pender St. has been approved for construction in 2000 and lanes on Georgia St. and Pacific Blvd. are being considered; also, an educational brochure has been developed.
(2) Further proposals for Downtown bike lanes to be undertaken as part of Downtown Transportation Plan.

C2

Review existing bikeways for possible improvement such as more appropriate positioning of signal push buttons, improved lighting, better pavement maintenance, etc.

Ongoing

(1) Street sweeping program for bikeways initiated.
(2) Bike sign upgrades such as new overhead signs, special street name signs and logos have been implemented and further improvements are planned in 2000.
(3) Pavement stencils painted for bike activated signals.
(4) Status report on Bicycle Network Review and Bicycle Plan completed in Fall 1999.

C3

Provide painted bike lanes on selected arterials.

Ongoing

(1) SW Marine Drive lane now installed.
(2) Section for Burrard Street and Cornwall completed in 1999.
(3) Planning and development of other arterial street bike lanes is underway in the Downtown.

C4

Paint bicycle logos on the pavement of existing bikeways at all major intersections and on every second block in between.

Ongoing

(1) Completed on existing bikeways.
(2) Included in standard for new bikeways.

C5

Request BC Transit to install bike racks on all city buses.

Ongoing

TransLink has started a program to provide bike racks on all diesel buses; racks will be added to the trolley buses as buses are replaced, starting in 2002.

C6

Install bike racks on each block of commercial frontage and at major bus stops.

1-3

Report back on Street Furniture and Amenities Study.

(1) A cost-sharing program for installing bike racks along commercial streets is available.
(2) Application for federal infrastructure program funding in 1999 was not approved.
(3) Currently, bicycle racks and lockers are being considered for inclusion in a coordinated contract under the Street Furniture and Amenities Study.

C7

Improve information about benefits of cycling, and review by-law standards.

Ongoing

(1) Status report on Bicycle Plan was approved by Council in Fall 1999.
(2) City participating in June bike week/month activities.
(3) City has been recognized as a leader in North America for bylaw standards.
(4) Information brochure developed for Pender St. Bikeway.

C8 *

Complete Bikeway network outside CBD as soon as practicable.

Ongoing

Status report on Bicycle Plan was approved by Council in Fall 1999.

* Item added to “Major initiatives” in 1998 (not specifically referenced in original Transportation Plan document).

3.6 NEIGHBOURHOODS -- Major initiatives

ITE M

NEIGHBOURHOOD AND PEDESTRIAN INITIATIVES

TIMING
(years)

SUBJECT TO

PROJECTS

NP1

Reduce speed limits on residential streets to 40 kmph.

1-3

Approval from Province on legislative changes.

(1) Request made to the Province in 1999 to change the Motor Vehicle Act; Province supports the change and is reviewing the process to enable it in all municipalities.
(2) Implementation program is being developed, including signage plan and consultation with ICBC on public education needs.

NP2

Reduce waiting times for pedestrians at traffic signals.

(Also see ITEM NO. R5)

Ongoing

City-wide review of pedestrian wait times to be reported to Council in 2000.

NP3

Initiate new public process for traffic calming projects based on priority of needs across the city.

1-3

Report on Portland approach and gather models for City and agree on city-wide guidelines and priority calming areas.

Community consultation is underway and will be completed in 2000. Will include report to Council with inventory of traffic calming plans completed, underway and planned. Also, guidelines for public process and for prioritising traffic calming are being developed.

NP4

Review building lines

1-3

(See ITEM NO. R2)

NP5

Review street design standards in subdivision bylaw.

Done

Narrower street widths are considered on all local improvements for residential streets, and corner bulges are now standard for new curb construction projects.

NP6

Adopt criteria for designating pedestrian priority areas.
Initiate pilot project.

1-3

As part of Community Visioning.

(1) Improvements to be proposed in CityPlan Visioning programs, starting with Dunbar and Kensington-Cedar Cottage.
(2) Criteria and Guidelines for Pedestrian Priority areas to follow from these Visioning programs.
(3) Identification of high priority areas and proposals for pedestrian priority areas to be completed as Visioning program continues. Follow up with designs and implementation.

NP7

Initiate traffic calming on selected collector streets with less than 10,000 vehicles a day. These would include low volume secondary arterials proposed for redesignation as collector streets.

3-6

Local studies and funding.

Not programmed.
On roads identified for reclassification, no measures will be undertaken to increase capacity or vehicle speed prior to a report back on reclassification.

NP8

Improve pedestrian spaces.

1-3

Include analysis of pedestrian environment in reports involving roadway and other changes.

(1) Street projects include review of pedestrian needs and implications of proposed measures. Projects will improve pedestrian spaces wherever practicable. Inclusion of curb bulges in residential local improvements has begun.
(2) Curb bulges will be installed in commercial areas where appropriate to facilitate pedestrian crossing safety.
(3) Recent initiatives around schools include establishment of a new program to install curb bulges for safe walking routes, and a trial installation of a raised crosswalk.
(4) Staff will be reporting back on the terms of reference for a proposed Pedestrian Safety Strategic Working Group.

NP9 *

Expand the City’s traffic calming program to include a greater range of measures.

Ongoing

Reports on proposed pilot projects are brought forward as they are reviewed (e.g. 1999 - speed humps on roads, raised crosswalk, mid-block pinch point and chicanes at intersections).

* Item added to “Major initiatives” in 1998 (not specifically referenced in original Transportation Plan document).

3.7 DOWNTOWN -- Major initiatives

ITEM

DOWNTOWN INITIATIVES

TIMING
(years)

SUBJECT TO

PROJECTS

D1

Prepare a transportation and circulation plan for the Downtown, including a complete review of the Downtown transit system to improve service and choice, improve regional connections and airport links, evaluate alternative transit vehicles (such as mini-buses), establish priorities for “Great Streets”, improve route and destination signage, create pedestrian priority areas, and implement bike lanes and street improvements.

Begin

Downtown Transportation Plan process was approved by Council in 1999; Plan is scheduled to be completed in December 2001.

D2

Request BC Transit to improve transit within the Downtown, including a Downtown bus loop, Pacific Boulevard route, free or low fare loop service, and explore feasibility of mini bus service to poorly served neighbourhoods.

Begin

Review options for new services with TransLink.

See projects D1 and T3.

D3

Implement Greenways and Green Links programs to improve pedestrian routes, facilities and environment in Downtown.

Begin

Prepare specific and detailed studies and projects. Identify potential “Great Streets (e.g. Granville, Georgia, Robson and Burrard) and prepare a strategy for implementation.

Green Links projects to be identified as part of the Downtown Transportation Plan. Funding to be coordinated with the Greenways program on the Downtown peninsula.

D4

Implement bike lanes in the Downtown and on bridge crossings to improve bicycle transportation.

1-3

Report back on specific routes, implementation and consultation.

Will be included as part of Downtown Transportation Plan. See projects C1 and C3(2), and D1.

D5

Introduce motor cycle parking standards and requirements, and allocate parking spaces.

1-3

Report on availability of spaces and opportunities.

Some trial motor cycle parking spaces have been introduced on-street. Off-street parking lots have been modified to allow motor cycle parking.

D6

Encourage employers Downtown to charge for employee parking.

1-3

Report on options.

Being reviewed as part of Downtown Transportation Plan and TransLink Parking Study.

D7

Encourage car co-ops and possibly car rental agencies.

Ongoing

Report on available parking opportunities for co-ops, and land use and zoning implications of car rental businesses.

(1) Support car-co-ops with parking, subject to review, on a case by case basis. On-street parking for the Co-operative Auto Network has been approved.
(2) Review zoning and identify areas in the Downtown where car rental agencies may be considered.

D8

Review one-way street system in Gastown, Chinatown and International Village, and new residential neighbourhoods, such as Downtown South.

1-3

Downtown Transportation Plan.

Review within context of Downtown Transportation Plan.

D9

Remove truck routes in Yaletown.

Done

D10

Through traffic at Highway 99 to be directed via Second Narrows Bridge. Improve route signage.

1-3

Ministry of Transportation and Highways (MOTH) approval.

Letter requesting signage improvements sent to MOTH.

D11

The Urban Noise Task Force has requested staff to establish traffic noise criteria for neighbourhoods, as a guide to noise mitigation measures. This is especially applicable to the Downtown.

3-6

Review results of Urban Noise Task Force and report on appropriate standards and mitigation options.

(1) Health Board has held meetings on Task Force implementation. Report on recommended measures planned for mid 2000.
(2) Noise impacts will also be addressed as part of the Downtown Transportation Plan.

D12

Commuter parking supply limited to be consistent with 34,000 commuting cars in peak period. Commuter parking limits to be set for Central Broadway.

1-3

Report on number of spaces and methodology consistent with target, and implementation options.

Review within context of Downtown Transportation Plan.

D13

All day parking in temporary parking lots to be restricted in line with parking ceiling. Excess parking to be designated for short stay only.

1-3

Subject to regular monitoring and review of parking supply.

Review within context of Downtown Transportation Plan.

D14

Reduce residential parking standards as warranted.

1-3

Report on use, costs and implications of reducing standards.

Review within context of Downtown Transportation Plan.

3.8 GOODS MOVEMENT -- Major initiatives

ITEM

GOODS MOVEMENT INITIATIVES

TIMING
(years)

SUBJECT TO

PROJECTS

GM1

Complete the upgrade of Port Road.

1-3

See ITEM NO. R1.

GM2

Reduce trucks in McGill-Nanaimo corridor.

1-3

Review of truck requirements with Port Road.

Truck regulations for Powell, Nanaimo and McGill to be reviewed after completion of Port Road projects. Intent is to reduce truck use of these streets.

GM3

Improvements for Knight Street.

1-3

Full cost accounting and whole route analysis needed.

Whole route analysis for Knight Street proposed.

GM4

Improve functioning of Downtown commercial lanes.

1-3

Review problems and opportunities.

See ITEM NO. D1.

GM5

Continue to protect industrial lands for servicing the Downtown and other city businesses.

Ongoing

(1) Highway retail studies for industrial zones completed on Grandview Highway and underway on SE Marine Drive.
(2) False Creek Flats detailed planning scheduled for 2000.

GM6

Allow use of Granville transit lane for Airport related commercial vehicles to the extent that it does not interfere with transit.

7-20

Initiation of procedure for enforcement.

Consider feasibility as part of Vancouver 2001/2002 Transit Area Plan.

GM7

Direct private vehicles travelling from the Airport to the Downtown on to Cambie Street.

3-6

Report on signage requirements.

Not programmed.

GM8

Request BC Transit to extend direct Downtown service Granville bus to Airport, and connect to Richmond Rapid Bus.

1-3

Upon completion of the Rapid Bus terminus in Richmond, the Airport will provide a shuttle connecting to it. Service to the airport can be reviewed further as part of the Vancouver Area Transit Plan in 2001/2002.

GM9

Post engine brake prohibition on city truck routes and enforce.

Done

Signing of problem areas has been completed.

GM1 0

Strictly enforce speed restrictions .

1-3

The newly re-centralized Traffic Enforcement unit will be carrying out increased corridor enforcement on Knight St. and Oak St. in the summer and fall of 2000.

GM1 1

Apply night hours restrictions on selected routes.

3-6

Review problem areas and opportunities.

Not programmed.

3.9 FUNDING -- Major initiatives

ITEM

FUNDING INITIATIVES

TIMING
(years)

SUBJECT TO

PROJECTS

F1

Through negotiations with Province, establish a stable and adequate source of revenue for transit funding in the region.

Done

(1) TransLink (GVTA) was formed in April 1999.
(2) The TransLink Strategic Transportation Plan approved in April 2000 significantly increases regional transit funding (from $507 million in 1999 to $814 million in 2005).

F2

Review priorities for City expenditures in Capital Plan and capital budget

Ongoing

Review of funding priorities are carried out as part of three year Capital Plans and annual capital budgets.

3.10 MONITORING -- Major initiatives

ITEM

MONITORING INITIATIVES

TIMING
(years)

SUBJECT TO

PROJECTS

M1

Design a monitoring and review program for transportation as a basis for guiding future policies and budgeting.

Done

(1) Report on proposals for monitoring transportation actions and outcomes approved by Council in 1999.
(2) Transportation Plan consistency checklist to be updated for use in rezonings, and development applications.
(3) Annual Transportation Monitoring Report will be prepared in consultation with TransLink.

M2

Report back to Council on transit service and use patterns, walking and cycling facilities, truck movements and issues, overall road network use.

Ongoing

(1) Report back following completion of transit, truck and overall road use data collection in cooperation with TransLink.
(2) Update and expansion of the 1991 Downtown Vancouver Pedestrian Survey is being planned for 2001.
(3) Bicycle data, including bikeway volume counts and accident statistics, reported to Council in Fall 1999.

M3

Implementation Progress report on measures needed to achieve transportation planning targets.

1-3

Report from Engineering and Planning.

Report back following completion of data collection in cooperation with TransLink.

M4

Report back to Council on Downtown transportation, including parking facilities.

1-3

Maintain inventory of parking facilities and information recommended by Downtown Transportation Plan.

See ITEM NO. D1.

M5

Prepare impact assessments reports for Council on proposed transportation projects, to show relationship with transportation goals and livability.

3-6

Report on guidelines for assessing proposals and projects from Engineering and Planning.

Report back.

M6

Review Capital Plan and annual capital budgets to report on consistency with CityPlan and Transportation Plan.

Done

See ITEM NO. F2.

M7

Investigate the feasibility of the GVRD establishing a region wide system of monitoring mode splits on a regular basis.

Done

(1) TransLink Strategic Transportation Plan calls for establishing a regular regional monitoring program.
(2) City staff have initiated a working group of TransLink and municipal staff to implement joint TransLink / municipal data collection and monitoring.

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ITE M	ROAD NETWORK INITIATIVES	TIMING (years)	SUBJECT TO	PROJECTS
R1	Complete Port Road. (Also see ITEM NO. GM1)	1		(1) McGill overpass and section at Rogers Sugar is complete. (2) Left turn bay at Powell and Victoria to be completed in 2000. (3) Use of road by non-port traffic is being monitored by the Port Authority, including the use of traffic advisory roadblocks.
R2	Review building lines in the context of the Plan with a view to removing those that are unlikely to be needed, and adding others where priorities have developed. (Also see ITEM NO. NP4)	1-3		(1) Pilot study to review 49th Avenue, 41st Avenue and SW Marine Drive underway. (2) Other priorities to be established, including follow up to CityPlan Visioning.
R3	Establish transit-only lanes on some arterial roads. (Also see ITEM NO. R4 and ITEM NO. T6)	3-18	Significant transit time savings.	(1) Bus lanes reviewed and approved on Granville St. and Pender St. (2) Proposal for a Georgia St. eastbound bus lane, connecting to the Stanley Park Causeway to be reported on in 2000. (3) Transit Priority corridors technical study is in progress for completion in May 2001.
R4	Queue jumpers which do not increase road capacity but favour selected modes. (Also see ITEM NO. R3 and ITEM NO. T6)	Ongoing	Specific proposals for bridge and freeway approaches etc.	(1) McGill bus lane completed as part of Port Road. (2) Bus signals installed at Oak and 71^st and approved in 2000 for Boundary at Burke. (3) Improved bus priority at Stanley Park entrance is under construction.
R5	Small changes to improve pedestrian environments.	1-3	Report back on signal waiting times, pedestrian crossings and routes, etc.	(1) City-wide review of pedestrian wait times to be reported to Council in 2000. (Also see project NP2 (1)). (2) Improvements on transit routes started in 1999 (bus bulges). (3) Improvements to be considered within commercial areas, including follow up on CityPlan Visioning. Currently, a plan is being prepared for Commercial Drive, Grandview Highway North to 12^th Ave. (Also see project NP6(1)).
R6	Intersection improvements, such as left turn bays may be required to improve safety at some intersections. These will be designed so as not to increase capacity and wherever possible will be accommodated within existing road width.	1-3	Full cost accounting considering impacts on whole route to ensure impacts on neighbourhoods are minimized and cost effective improvements are made when warranted.	(1) Whole route study to be conducted for Knight Street. (Also see Project GM3(1)). (2) Other whole route analysis of major arterials to follow, as required.
R7	Stricter speed limit enforcement on major routes. (Also see ITEM NO. GM 10)	Ongoing		(1) Re-centralization of Traffic Enforcement units has been completed (will help focus on problem locations). (2) Camera radar locations are being evaluated and new locations are being developed. (3) ICBC corridor enforcement funding has been received for extra enforcement on Knight St. and Oak St. in 2000
R8	Neighbourhood and roadside traffic mitigation for severely impacted areas.	3-6	Report on problem areas and opportunities, and preparation of impact and mitigation studies as needed.	(1) Trial low-noise pavement installed on Knight St. and a noise study has been conducted on 1^st Ave. in consultation with the community. (2) CityPlan Visioning and whole route analysis studies will need to be carried out to identify problem areas.
R9	Reclassify low volume secondary arterials as neighbourhood collectors (as shown on Map 5 in Transportation Plan).	3-6	Report back on arterials suggested for removal.	(1) CityPlan visioning neighbourhoods have been advised of this project and that it is a future work item. (2) On roads identified for reclassification, no measures will be undertaken to widen roads, remove parking or otherwise increase capacity or speed prior to a report back on reclassification. (3) Downtown streets to be reviewed in 2000 as part of the Downtown Transportation Plan.

ITE M	TRANSIT INITIATIVES	TIMIN G (years)	SUBJECT TO	PROJECTS
T1	Request BC Transit to review with the City the route structures and service.	1-3	Completion of Vancouver Area Transit Plan.	(1) Request made to BC Transit. TransLink has also been requested to consider significant transit improvements, including new express and small bus services, and better frequency and reliability. In 2000, #99 B-Line peak period improvements, a new limited stop service on 41^st Ave. and extended frequencies are planned for Vancouver. TransLink has also proposed an expanded and broader range of transit services in its new Strategic Transportation Plan (2) Review of existing route network, allocation of service hours, types of transit, etc., to be conducted by TransLink with assistance of City staff in 2001/2002 (Area Transit Plan).
T2	Pilot program for bus bulges and improved boarding and waiting areas.	1-3		(1) Pilot projects undertaken on 10th Avenue at Sasamat and Discovery. Additional locations to be constructed in 2000. (2) Inventory of existing bus stop amenities completed. (3) Improved waiting areas planned for bus stops at major locations, starting with priority areas in Downtown, Central Broadway, neighbourhood centres, and interchange points (especially with SkyTrain).
T3	Request BC Transit to improve service to Downtown South, False Creek North, Fraser Lands and Airport, and to implement Downtown loop service.	1-3	Completion of Vancouver Area transit Plan.	Request made to BC Transit. Transit routes in the Downtown to be reviewed in 2000/2001 as part of Downtown Transportation Plan.
T4	Participate in planning of Broadway LRT, including feasibility of extension to UBC and Downtown.	1-3	Provincial and TransLink approval.	(1) City has participated in planning the Broadway-Lougheed Skytrain line to VCC (to be completed by 2002). In April 2000, Council recommended to the Province and TransLink that Skytrain be extended west to Granville St. with a rapid bus connection to UBC. In May 2000, staff reported on planning for a north-south rapid transit line between downtown and Richmond. (2) Station Area planning to follow.
T5	Examine feasibility of extending False Creek trolley to Stanley Park.	Done		Consultant recommendations for Downtown Streetcar extensions, including Phase 1 - Science World to Waterfront Station and Phase 2 - Science World to Roundhouse, where approved by Council in March 1999. Extension from Waterfront Station to Stanley Park is planned as a future phase.
T6	Bus-only lanes provided on major transit streets. (Also see ITEM NO. R3 and ITEM NO. R4)	3-18	Significant transit time savings.	(1) Proposal for a Georgia St. eastbound bus lane, connecting to the Stanley Park Causeway to be reported on in 2000. (2) Transit Priority corridors technical study is in progress for completion in May 2001. (3) Use of bus lanes for the downtown portion of the Vancouver-Richmond Rapid Bus service to be reviewed as part of the Downtown Transportation Plan. A bus only lane, northbound on Granville from Arthur Laing Bridge to 70^th Ave. will be implemented as part of this project.
T7	Request BC Transit to examine expansion of express bus routes.	1-3	Completion of Vancouver Area transit Plan.	(1) In July 1998, Council approved a new Rapid Bus service from Richmond to Downtown. (2) A new limited stop service on 41^st Avenue is proposed for 2000. (3) Additional express bus routes requested from BC Transit/TransLink. City staff to assist with review as part of the Vancouver Area Transit Plan in 2002. Possible routes include Oak, Cambie, Main and Victoria streets.
T8	Request BC Transit to pilot mini bus service in city neighbourhoods.	1-3	Completion of Vancouver Area transit Plan.	(1) City has requested TransLink to initiate Vancouver service (e.g. Vancouver Heights, West Point Gray). (2) Bylaw changes are being considered that would allow a new private shared-ride van service. (3) TransLink has requested expressions of interest for a private sector Station Car pilot program. (4) Review in consultation as part of 2002 Vancouver Transit Area Plan.
T9	Request BC Transit to review fare structure for trips within Downtown to increase transit ridership.	1-3	Completion of Vancouver Area transit Plan.	Review as part of 2001/2002 Vancouver Transit Area Plan.
T10	Request BC Transit to adopt U-Pass system for UBC and other major employers and institutions.	1-3		(1) UBC has included a U-pass proposal (U-TREK) in its Strategic Transportation Plan. Phase 1 (students) is scheduled for implementation in 2001. (2) After review of UBC implementation, staff will examine opportunities for the City to promote U-pass for other locations and employers.
T11	Rezone rail rights-of-way.	1-3	Report on legal implications of rezoning.	A legal review is currently underway. Consideration is being given to the Arbutus Corridor.
T12	Request reform of transit governance to be more responsive to needs of areas of ridership concentration. (Also see ITEM NO. F1)	Done		TransLink (GVTA) established in April 1999.

ITE M	CYCLING INITIATIVES	TIMING (years)	SUBJECT TO	PROJECTS
C1	Implement a network of painted bike lanes on the Downtown peninsula (Also see ITEM NO. D4)	1-3	Report back on specific routes, implementation, funding and consultation. (As part of Downtown Transportation Plan.)	(1) A bike lane on Pender St. has been approved for construction in 2000 and lanes on Georgia St. and Pacific Blvd. are being considered; also, an educational brochure has been developed. (2) Further proposals for Downtown bike lanes to be undertaken as part of Downtown Transportation Plan.
C2	Review existing bikeways for possible improvement such as more appropriate positioning of signal push buttons, improved lighting, better pavement maintenance, etc.	Ongoing		(1) Street sweeping program for bikeways initiated. (2) Bike sign upgrades such as new overhead signs, special street name signs and logos have been implemented and further improvements are planned in 2000. (3) Pavement stencils painted for bike activated signals. (4) Status report on Bicycle Network Review and Bicycle Plan completed in Fall 1999.
C3	Provide painted bike lanes on selected arterials.	Ongoing		(1) SW Marine Drive lane now installed. (2) Section for Burrard Street and Cornwall completed in 1999. (3) Planning and development of other arterial street bike lanes is underway in the Downtown.
C4	Paint bicycle logos on the pavement of existing bikeways at all major intersections and on every second block in between.	Ongoing		(1) Completed on existing bikeways. (2) Included in standard for new bikeways.
C5	Request BC Transit to install bike racks on all city buses.	Ongoing		TransLink has started a program to provide bike racks on all diesel buses; racks will be added to the trolley buses as buses are replaced, starting in 2002.
C6	Install bike racks on each block of commercial frontage and at major bus stops.	1-3	Report back on Street Furniture and Amenities Study.	(1) A cost-sharing program for installing bike racks along commercial streets is available. (2) Application for federal infrastructure program funding in 1999 was not approved. (3) Currently, bicycle racks and lockers are being considered for inclusion in a coordinated contract under the Street Furniture and Amenities Study.
C7	Improve information about benefits of cycling, and review by-law standards.	Ongoing		(1) Status report on Bicycle Plan was approved by Council in Fall 1999. (2) City participating in June bike week/month activities. (3) City has been recognized as a leader in North America for bylaw standards. (4) Information brochure developed for Pender St. Bikeway.
C8 *	Complete Bikeway network outside CBD as soon as practicable.	Ongoing		Status report on Bicycle Plan was approved by Council in Fall 1999.

ITE M	NEIGHBOURHOOD AND PEDESTRIAN INITIATIVES	TIMING (years)	SUBJECT TO	PROJECTS
NP1	Reduce speed limits on residential streets to 40 kmph.	1-3	Approval from Province on legislative changes.	(1) Request made to the Province in 1999 to change the Motor Vehicle Act; Province supports the change and is reviewing the process to enable it in all municipalities. (2) Implementation program is being developed, including signage plan and consultation with ICBC on public education needs.
NP2	Reduce waiting times for pedestrians at traffic signals. (Also see ITEM NO. R5)	Ongoing		City-wide review of pedestrian wait times to be reported to Council in 2000.
NP3	Initiate new public process for traffic calming projects based on priority of needs across the city.	1-3	Report on Portland approach and gather models for City and agree on city-wide guidelines and priority calming areas.	Community consultation is underway and will be completed in 2000. Will include report to Council with inventory of traffic calming plans completed, underway and planned. Also, guidelines for public process and for prioritising traffic calming are being developed.
NP4	Review building lines	1-3		(See ITEM NO. R2)
NP5	Review street design standards in subdivision bylaw.	Done		Narrower street widths are considered on all local improvements for residential streets, and corner bulges are now standard for new curb construction projects.
NP6	Adopt criteria for designating pedestrian priority areas. Initiate pilot project.	1-3	As part of Community Visioning.	(1) Improvements to be proposed in CityPlan Visioning programs, starting with Dunbar and Kensington-Cedar Cottage. (2) Criteria and Guidelines for Pedestrian Priority areas to follow from these Visioning programs. (3) Identification of high priority areas and proposals for pedestrian priority areas to be completed as Visioning program continues. Follow up with designs and implementation.
NP7	Initiate traffic calming on selected collector streets with less than 10,000 vehicles a day. These would include low volume secondary arterials proposed for redesignation as collector streets.	3-6	Local studies and funding.	Not programmed. On roads identified for reclassification, no measures will be undertaken to increase capacity or vehicle speed prior to a report back on reclassification.
NP8	Improve pedestrian spaces.	1-3	Include analysis of pedestrian environment in reports involving roadway and other changes.	(1) Street projects include review of pedestrian needs and implications of proposed measures. Projects will improve pedestrian spaces wherever practicable. Inclusion of curb bulges in residential local improvements has begun. (2) Curb bulges will be installed in commercial areas where appropriate to facilitate pedestrian crossing safety. (3) Recent initiatives around schools include establishment of a new program to install curb bulges for safe walking routes, and a trial installation of a raised crosswalk. (4) Staff will be reporting back on the terms of reference for a proposed Pedestrian Safety Strategic Working Group.
NP9 *	Expand the City’s traffic calming program to include a greater range of measures.	Ongoing		Reports on proposed pilot projects are brought forward as they are reviewed (e.g. 1999 - speed humps on roads, raised crosswalk, mid-block pinch point and chicanes at intersections).

ITEM	DOWNTOWN INITIATIVES	TIMING (years)	SUBJECT TO	PROJECTS
D1	Prepare a transportation and circulation plan for the Downtown, including a complete review of the Downtown transit system to improve service and choice, improve regional connections and airport links, evaluate alternative transit vehicles (such as mini-buses), establish priorities for “Great Streets”, improve route and destination signage, create pedestrian priority areas, and implement bike lanes and street improvements.	Begin		Downtown Transportation Plan process was approved by Council in 1999; Plan is scheduled to be completed in December 2001.
D2	Request BC Transit to improve transit within the Downtown, including a Downtown bus loop, Pacific Boulevard route, free or low fare loop service, and explore feasibility of mini bus service to poorly served neighbourhoods.	Begin	Review options for new services with TransLink.	See projects D1 and T3.
D3	Implement Greenways and Green Links programs to improve pedestrian routes, facilities and environment in Downtown.	Begin	Prepare specific and detailed studies and projects. Identify potential “Great Streets (e.g. Granville, Georgia, Robson and Burrard) and prepare a strategy for implementation.	Green Links projects to be identified as part of the Downtown Transportation Plan. Funding to be coordinated with the Greenways program on the Downtown peninsula.
D4	Implement bike lanes in the Downtown and on bridge crossings to improve bicycle transportation.	1-3	Report back on specific routes, implementation and consultation.	Will be included as part of Downtown Transportation Plan. See projects C1 and C3(2), and D1.
D5	Introduce motor cycle parking standards and requirements, and allocate parking spaces.	1-3	Report on availability of spaces and opportunities.	Some trial motor cycle parking spaces have been introduced on-street. Off-street parking lots have been modified to allow motor cycle parking.
D6	Encourage employers Downtown to charge for employee parking.	1-3	Report on options.	Being reviewed as part of Downtown Transportation Plan and TransLink Parking Study.
D7	Encourage car co-ops and possibly car rental agencies.	Ongoing	Report on available parking opportunities for co-ops, and land use and zoning implications of car rental businesses.	(1) Support car-co-ops with parking, subject to review, on a case by case basis. On-street parking for the Co-operative Auto Network has been approved. (2) Review zoning and identify areas in the Downtown where car rental agencies may be considered.
D8	Review one-way street system in Gastown, Chinatown and International Village, and new residential neighbourhoods, such as Downtown South.	1-3	Downtown Transportation Plan.	Review within context of Downtown Transportation Plan.
D9	Remove truck routes in Yaletown.	Done
D10	Through traffic at Highway 99 to be directed via Second Narrows Bridge. Improve route signage.	1-3	Ministry of Transportation and Highways (MOTH) approval.	Letter requesting signage improvements sent to MOTH.
D11	The Urban Noise Task Force has requested staff to establish traffic noise criteria for neighbourhoods, as a guide to noise mitigation measures. This is especially applicable to the Downtown.	3-6	Review results of Urban Noise Task Force and report on appropriate standards and mitigation options.	(1) Health Board has held meetings on Task Force implementation. Report on recommended measures planned for mid 2000. (2) Noise impacts will also be addressed as part of the Downtown Transportation Plan.
D12	Commuter parking supply limited to be consistent with 34,000 commuting cars in peak period. Commuter parking limits to be set for Central Broadway.	1-3	Report on number of spaces and methodology consistent with target, and implementation options.	Review within context of Downtown Transportation Plan.
D13	All day parking in temporary parking lots to be restricted in line with parking ceiling. Excess parking to be designated for short stay only.	1-3	Subject to regular monitoring and review of parking supply.	Review within context of Downtown Transportation Plan.
D14	Reduce residential parking standards as warranted.	1-3	Report on use, costs and implications of reducing standards.	Review within context of Downtown Transportation Plan.

ITEM	GOODS MOVEMENT INITIATIVES	TIMING (years)	SUBJECT TO	PROJECTS
GM1	Complete the upgrade of Port Road.	1-3		See ITEM NO. R1.
GM2	Reduce trucks in McGill-Nanaimo corridor.	1-3	Review of truck requirements with Port Road.	Truck regulations for Powell, Nanaimo and McGill to be reviewed after completion of Port Road projects. Intent is to reduce truck use of these streets.
GM3	Improvements for Knight Street.	1-3	Full cost accounting and whole route analysis needed.	Whole route analysis for Knight Street proposed.
GM4	Improve functioning of Downtown commercial lanes.	1-3	Review problems and opportunities.	See ITEM NO. D1.
GM5	Continue to protect industrial lands for servicing the Downtown and other city businesses.	Ongoing		(1) Highway retail studies for industrial zones completed on Grandview Highway and underway on SE Marine Drive. (2) False Creek Flats detailed planning scheduled for 2000.
GM6	Allow use of Granville transit lane for Airport related commercial vehicles to the extent that it does not interfere with transit.	7-20	Initiation of procedure for enforcement.	Consider feasibility as part of Vancouver 2001/2002 Transit Area Plan.
GM7	Direct private vehicles travelling from the Airport to the Downtown on to Cambie Street.	3-6	Report on signage requirements.	Not programmed.
GM8	Request BC Transit to extend direct Downtown service Granville bus to Airport, and connect to Richmond Rapid Bus.	1-3		Upon completion of the Rapid Bus terminus in Richmond, the Airport will provide a shuttle connecting to it. Service to the airport can be reviewed further as part of the Vancouver Area Transit Plan in 2001/2002.
GM9	Post engine brake prohibition on city truck routes and enforce.	Done		Signing of problem areas has been completed.
GM1 0	Strictly enforce speed restrictions .	1-3		The newly re-centralized Traffic Enforcement unit will be carrying out increased corridor enforcement on Knight St. and Oak St. in the summer and fall of 2000.
GM1 1	Apply night hours restrictions on selected routes.	3-6	Review problem areas and opportunities.	Not programmed.

ITEM	FUNDING INITIATIVES	TIMING (years)	SUBJECT TO	PROJECTS
F1	Through negotiations with Province, establish a stable and adequate source of revenue for transit funding in the region.	Done		(1) TransLink (GVTA) was formed in April 1999. (2) The TransLink Strategic Transportation Plan approved in April 2000 significantly increases regional transit funding (from $507 million in 1999 to $814 million in 2005).
F2	Review priorities for City expenditures in Capital Plan and capital budget	Ongoing		Review of funding priorities are carried out as part of three year Capital Plans and annual capital budgets.

ITEM	MONITORING INITIATIVES	TIMING (years)	SUBJECT TO	PROJECTS
M1	Design a monitoring and review program for transportation as a basis for guiding future policies and budgeting.	Done		(1) Report on proposals for monitoring transportation actions and outcomes approved by Council in 1999. (2) Transportation Plan consistency checklist to be updated for use in rezonings, and development applications. (3) Annual Transportation Monitoring Report will be prepared in consultation with TransLink.
M2	Report back to Council on transit service and use patterns, walking and cycling facilities, truck movements and issues, overall road network use.	Ongoing		(1) Report back following completion of transit, truck and overall road use data collection in cooperation with TransLink. (2) Update and expansion of the 1991 Downtown Vancouver Pedestrian Survey is being planned for 2001. (3) Bicycle data, including bikeway volume counts and accident statistics, reported to Council in Fall 1999.
M3	Implementation Progress report on measures needed to achieve transportation planning targets.	1-3	Report from Engineering and Planning.	Report back following completion of data collection in cooperation with TransLink.
M4	Report back to Council on Downtown transportation, including parking facilities.	1-3	Maintain inventory of parking facilities and information recommended by Downtown Transportation Plan.	See ITEM NO. D1.
M5	Prepare impact assessments reports for Council on proposed transportation projects, to show relationship with transportation goals and livability.	3-6	Report on guidelines for assessing proposals and projects from Engineering and Planning.	Report back.
M6	Review Capital Plan and annual capital budgets to report on consistency with CityPlan and Transportation Plan.	Done		See ITEM NO. F2.
M7	Investigate the feasibility of the GVRD establishing a region wide system of monitoring mode splits on a regular basis.	Done		(1) TransLink Strategic Transportation Plan calls for establishing a regular regional monitoring program. (2) City staff have initiated a working group of TransLink and municipal staff to implement joint TransLink / municipal data collection and monitoring.