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1. 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 →
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   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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   Sky Bray commented  ·  September 06, 2010  ·  Delete…

   I totally agree with Ken - get cyclists and motorists out of each others way as much as possible - then they won't resent each other. Check out this video - Copenhagen - raised bike paths. Great idea! http://www.streetfilms.org/cycling-copenhagen-through-north-american-eyes/

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2. Protect our coast & inlets. Being green requires being blue when you live on the coast.

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   4 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Improve access to nature  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
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3. 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

   Sky Bray supported this idea  ·  August 31, 2010

4. Require businesses to be responsible for their own waste

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   11 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Reduce waste  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
   Sky Bray supported this idea  ·  August 31, 2010

5. Encourage urban food production

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   23 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Encourage local food  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
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   The draft Greenest City Action Plan will discuss this in a variety of ways.

   Sky Bray supported this idea  ·  August 31, 2010

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

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   18 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Encourage shorter vehicle trips  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
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   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.

   Sky Bray supported this idea  ·  August 31, 2010

7. Increase residential density to achieve efficient land use and high walking/cycling/transit mobility

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   3 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Travel predominately by foot, bike, and transit  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
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   As the City reviews land use policy and development bylaws through Community, Central Area, and City-Wide planning programs, opportunities for increased residential density (particularly in walkable neighbourhoods with good transit connections) are actively pursued (in balance with concerns for neighbourhood character and community involvement in city building decisions at the neighbourhood level).

   Sky Bray supported this idea  ·  August 31, 2010

8. Drinking water fountains + bottled water ban

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   Sky Bray supported this idea  ·  August 31, 2010

9. Create more affordable family housing within easy walking/biking/transit radius of downtown.

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

   A critical challenge for Vancouver. Laneway housing, STIR, the 20% Inclusionary Zoning Policy, and other programs and policies are intended to help increase housing affordability— see http://vancouver.ca/housing. The draft Greenest City plan recognizes the importance of affordability and will review additional strategies, e.g. unbundled parking.

   Sky Bray supported this idea  ·  August 31, 2010

10. Develop more useable and green school grounds

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    6 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Improve access to nature  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
    Sky Bray supported this idea  ·  August 31, 2010

11. Change the Building Code to require rainwater collection & water efficient irrigation systems

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    11 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Use less water  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
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    Included in the Draft Greenest City Action Plan.

    Sky Bray supported this idea  ·  August 31, 2010

12. Bring Life to our Rooftops

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    9 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Green existing buildings  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
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    Currently exploring an approach to addressing cool roofs, green roofs & walls.

    Sky Bray supported this idea  ·  August 31, 2010

13. Diaper recycling plant

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    3 comments  ·  GC 2020 » Reduce waste  ·  Delete…  ·  Admin →
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    Sky Bray commented  ·  August 31, 2010  ·  Delete…

    Here's an article :
    "Diaper recycling plant emerges in the UK" http://www.globalpost.com/notebook/global-green/091113/diaper-recycling-plant-emerges-uk

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    Sky Bray shared this idea  ·  August 31, 2010