Colleen M
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Outside City jurisdiction. It would be nice to relax these restrictions, but they do serve a purpose — relaxing them is only feasible when and where there is sufficient capacity on transit vehicles. Providing more abundant and more secure bicyle parking at transit hubs will play a bigger part in cycle-transit integration.
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So often I want to take my bike, but these travel times restrictions limit my destination and I often end up driving part way and biking the rest. Not very green when the SkyTrain would be a better solution. I suggest one car per train for bikes only - like they have in Switzerland and many other Euro cities. They are miles ahead encouraging transit and bike use.
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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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And more streets...we saw it during the Olympics. It works. Well.
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Education is needed for both motorists and cyclists. Ongoing.
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Transit (and transit fares!) are controlled by TransLink, not the city. Having said that, reducing or eliminating transit fares is an interesting idea.
Unfortunately it’s not very feasible, at least as TransLink is currently funded. Unlike most North American cities, Vancouver’s transit problems aren’t due to a lack of demand but rather a lack of capacity. Anyone who’s ever tried to squeeze onto one of our busy buses or trains knows this all too well — there isn’t enough space even when people have to pay, let alone accommodate the additional demand that would be created if transit were free. Compare this to cities with fare-free zones, which are typically struggling for increase demand, and which typically have (a) less frequent service and/or (b) plenty of extra capacity to accommodate more riders.
In Vancouver, we need to provide more transit capacity to meet existing demand — and a LOT more…
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I would like to see this in Vancouver's Downtown Core.
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And many other cities do, too. And it works. I know, I've used it. I wish we had it in our Downtown Core. Or at least a DayPass Shopper rate. I know I would use it in Vancouver and leave my car parked at home.
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so true.
such a simple solution to keep traffic flowing
let's do more of these -
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Currently exploring an approach to addressing cool roofs, green roofs & walls.
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Visually and environmentally -- I'd like to see more and more of this. I'd like to do it on my own house. Tell me how?
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This is a great idea that is outside City jurisdiction
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During the Olympics traffic in the Downtown Core moved much smoother with all day Transit lanes. The bus drivers were happier not having to weave around parked cars. This experience showed us we can do it, Vancouver!
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This just makes sense. If we want to go greener, how much greener can you get than planting trees? Oh, and sitting space...another great idea.
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The City does encourage alternatives to lawns http://vancouver.ca/commsvcs/guidelines/W005.pdf
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We actually don't need to water at all -- if we plant the right things. More education and encouragement to do this, please.
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This has long been a priority at the municipal level. Regionally, support is required from higher levels of government (e.g. Metro Vancouver, TransLink, Province of BC) as other municipalities.
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If you build it, they will come ... and they will use it! As seen with ridership on the Canada Line and the transit use spike during the Olympics - we are ready for mass transit now. Let's do it, Vancouver !
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The “Greenest City in the World by 2020” is fostering this competition with cities globally, including those on our coast. Expanding it to a global outlook pits us against less industrialized cities, as well as cities in rapidly developing countries, and makes the contest much more interesting and challenging.
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And share ideas on what works. I was recently in Portland - I went there to see what great things they are doing with their bike paths. Findings: 1: cycle and shared use pathways positioned alongside every bridge - similar to the new Canada Line bridge path over the Fraser River, 2: shared use pathways along the river - let's open up our great resource - the Fraser River corridor, 3: Trams - European style - easy on/off options for bicycles
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An exciting idea that will be given serious consideration.
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I have spent alot of time in Montreal and use Bixi when I am there. It's easy, safe, and a great way to get around. With our year-round good weather we could use Bixi every day of the year, okay, maybe not in a monsoon, but most days anyways. Let's do it, Vancouver !
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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 .
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Provincial jurisdiction.
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Implementation of the City’s streetcar plan (http://vancouver.ca/streetcar) might help to enable this, by providing dramatically improved transit service to Granville Island.
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This is a logical idea and I give it 3 votes. I would like to see a free shuttle on the island to help move people and goods around. Deliveries to businesses could be made during early morning and late evening times, then the streets closed. Personal experience trying to Go Green on Granville Island: I had a class at ECUAD and decided to get there by public transit. I was surprised when the bus driver said the entrance to the island was the end of the line. I struggled all the way to the campus with an extremely heavy bag of art supplies. Why isn't there a small community bus circling the island?
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Low footprint food choices are not the same as vegan food choices in all cases, the analysis is more complex than this. Generally a low footprint diet is local, seasonal food, and limits consumption of red meat, dairy, and some grains. Low footprint food choices is included in the draft Greenest City Action Plan and will be discussed in ongoing community engagement work.
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oops, forgot to press the vote button.
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Yes! Let's do it...
with a bit of press on this
it would help make it happen
Montreal is doing it (en francais: lundisansviande.net)
and so can we.
