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  1. Ban disposable cups, plates and cutlery in all restaurants/cafes

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    31 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Reduce waste  ·  Admin →
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    For more writing on this issue:
    http://notesonutopia.wordpress.com/2010/08/01/on-cause-and-effect/

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    For further writing on this issue:
    http://notesonutopia.wordpress.com/2010/08/01/on-cause-and-effect/

  2. Build complete, walkable neighbourhoods interconnected by great transit and cycling routes.

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    18 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Encourage shorter vehicle trips  ·  Admin →
    started  ·  AdminGreenest City Planning Team (Admin, CG2020) responded

    This is an evolutionary process. The City of Vancouver is already considered a North American leader in this regard. Current and future plans and projects (e.g. Cambie Corridor Planning Program) will continue to embrace this ideal.

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  3. More passenger ferries

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    2 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Travel predominately by foot, bike, and transit  ·  Admin →
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    Agreed! So many cities have learned to use their waterways, and have learned to integrate ferries into the transit system. One ticket for access to all. Why not Vancouver?

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  4. Car Free granville island

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    11 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Travel predominately by foot, bike, and transit  ·  Admin →
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    I agree... and let's have an integrated ferry that works false creek as part of the transit system. There are few cities in the world as uniquely placed as Vancouver to utilise the waterways, and most of those that are have already added city run ferry services. Make Granville island accessible, and people will leave their cars at home.

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  5. Close every other streets with back alley

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  6. 'Pedestrianize' Robson St. permanently (no cars) - or at least do a 6 month trial

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

    The draft Greenest City plan will include directions to explore pedestrian-only and pedestrian-priority streets in the downtown core. Potential locations will be identified at a later date (e.g. as part of the transportation plan update).

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    Benjamin commented  · 

    Fantastic idea! For me, pedestrianised spaces make a city so much more liveable and exciting, and as you say - business often benefits. I think Davie St would also be a great option. Look at the excitement and usage during the Davie St festival. And Granville Island - why are cars allowed in such an obviously ideal pedestrian space? If you insist that parking is necessary, and refuse to increase frequency of buses/ferries/light rail, then at least keep the parking to the outside and let the Granville Island wanderers and shoppers make their way about in peace!

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