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1. Energy audit old infrastructure and implement rehabilitation and refurbishment to green standards.

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   1 comment  ·  GC 2020 » Green existing buildings  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
   under review  ·  AdminGreenest City Planning Team (Admin, CG2020) responded

   This is addressed by the planned green renovation strategy which will require upgrades to all buildings during the time of renovation, and also by the building labeling program which will require mandatory disclosure of energy performance and eventually mandatory performance standards.

   Corey shared this idea  ·  July 19, 2010

2. Put turnstiles into all sky train and Canada Line stations - collect easy revenue for Translink

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   5 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Travel predominately by foot, bike, and transit  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
   AdminGreenest City Planning Team (Admin, CG2020) responded

   TransLink jurisdiction. TransLink is planning to instile turnstiles in stations in the very near future, with smart card technology coming to the region by 2013.

   http://www.translink.ca/en/Be-Part-of-the-Plan/Projects/Electronic-Fare-Cards.aspx

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   Corey commented  ·  July 19, 2010  ·  Delete…

   It ticks me off that I pay for transit monthly and I see dozens of people fare evade daily. I love subsidizing other people's ignorance.

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   Corey supported this idea  ·  July 19, 2010

3. Work with surrounding cities and Translink to improve commuter transportation

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   5 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Travel predominately by foot, bike, and transit  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
   Corey supported this idea  ·  July 19, 2010

4. Close downtown to traffic like London, expand Park & Ride to compensate

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   5 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Travel predominately by foot, bike, and transit  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
   AdminGreenest City Planning Team (Admin, CG2020) responded

   Some interesting ideas here.

   First, a bit of clarification: London doesn’t prohibit cars from entering the city centre; rather it imposes a fee to discourage their use. This is commonly called congestion charging and it can serve multiple purposes: first, it reduces motor vehicle congestion so that the people who really need to drive (e.g. goods movement, taxis, and essential service vehicles) can get around without getting stuck in gridlock; second, it provides a potential revenue source which can be directed to support improvements to more sustainable modes (public transit, active transportation).

   Congestion pricing is an interesting idea for Vancouver — both as a means to reduce congestion and to generate revenue to improve transit service. It might make more sense to think about it at the regional (rather than city centre or municipal) level, though, given that it would affect travel patterns across the metropolitan area. It would also require support from the Province to make the necessary legislative changes. There’s a bit of the chicken-or-egg thing happening here too, since (a) for congestion pricing to be seen as equitable, good transit options need to be in place, and (b) congestion pricing is one of the primary ways we might help fund the necessary improvements.

   The topic of park-and-ride is a tricky one as well, and generally one we don’t support in the city, but which may have limited application elsewhere.

   Park-and-ride generally works best in suburban locations, particularly at stations where pedestrian volumes are low and/or feeder bus service is less frequent or reliable. There are a number of park-and-ride locations in Greater Vancouver, including several rapid transit stations: Scott Road, King George, Bridgeport, and Production Way – University. Some offer free parking, while others require a nominal fee.

   Park-and-ride is less appropriate in urban areas where pedestrian volumes are higher, or where there is potential for higher-intensity, pedestrian-oriented development. In urban settings, most people get to the station on foot, by bike, or other transit. Ensuring that the public realm around stations is pleasant and pedestrian-oriented is a top priority. Park-and-rides can be problematic, first of all because the large parking lots associated with them tend to be pedestrian “dead zones” that discourage walking, and secondly because they tend to increases motor vehicle congestion near stations, further worsening the situation for pedestrians, cyclists, and other modes of transit.

   Finally, urban park-and-rides occupy space within the walking catchment of a station that might have a better use. As a general rule, it is better to have more people living close to transit than to provide spaces for people to park near transit and live further away!

   Some interesting ideas here.

   First, a bit of clarification: London doesn’t prohibit cars from entering the city centre; rather it imposes a fee to discourage their use. This is commonly called congestion charging and it can serve multiple purposes: first, it reduces motor vehicle congestion so that the people who really need to drive (e.g. goods movement, taxis, and essential service vehicles) can get around without getting stuck in gridlock; second, it provides a potential revenue source which can be directed to support improvements to more sustainable modes (public transit, active transportation).

   Congestion pricing is an interesting idea for Vancouver — both as a means to reduce congestion and to generate revenue to improve transit service. It might make more sense to think about it at the regional (rather than city centre or municipal) level, though, given that it would affect travel patterns across the metropolitan area. It would also… more

   Corey supported this idea  ·  July 19, 2010

5. Turn existing "bike streets" into proper separated bike routes

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   10 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Travel predominately by foot, bike, and transit  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
   under review  ·  AdminGreenest City Planning Team (Admin, CG2020) responded

   Thanks for sharing this idea!

   The city’s new active transportation plan will soon be in development, and hopefully completed within the next year.

   A big part of the work ahead is to identify the complete cycling network, and the type of facility that is most appropriate and/or feasible for different routes. In some cases (e.g. busy arterial routes), separated lanes might be the best approach; in other cases (e.g. lower car volume neighbourhood streets), enhanced traffic calming and/or further reducing car access might be more appropriate. Travis cited some great examples in the Netherlands where cars are ‘guests’ that are allowed in, but do not dominate.

   In all cases, the goal should be to make routes that feel safe to all potential cyclists, including beginners, children, and seniors.

   For more information, visit http://vancouver.ca/cycling .

   Corey supported this idea  ·  July 19, 2010

6. Cycling for Everyone: Develop a complete cycling network that feels safe and attractive to all

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   77 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Travel predominately by foot, bike, and transit  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
   started  ·  AdminGreenest City Planning Team (Admin, CG2020) responded

   An ongoing process. Many of the City’s recent initiatives (e.g. downtown separated bike lane trial, additional traffic calming on existing routes) work towards this vision. The draft Greenest City action plan will support this idea, and include directions to help inform the upcoming transportation plan update and new active transportation plan.

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   Corey commented  ·  July 19, 2010  ·  Delete…

   I live in Coquitlam, I would bike to work downtown, but I don't want to play frogger with car traffic.

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7. Eliminate parking down town for commuters but ensure adequate park n ride infrastructure

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   Corey shared this idea  ·  July 19, 2010