Marpole Transportation and Fraser River Connections

Open House June 2013: MARPOLE COMMUNITY PLAN

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19EXISTING

Transportation

Successful Neighbourhood Example

Canada Line Bike Bridge

Various existing walking and cycling routes in Marpole are identified as highly valued and enjoyable to use while others are in need of improvement. Oak Street at 67th Avenue

Pedestrian Facility Improvement Opportunity

EXISTING PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLING FACILITIES

Pier Park, New Westminster


Cycling Facility Improvement Opportunity

There are opportunities for improvements to transit routes and facilities throughout Marpole, as well as opportunities to improve conditions along major roads to improve safety and comfort for all users.

EXISTING TRANSIT FACILITIES AND ROADWAYS

Hudson Street Marpole Loop

Transit Facility Improvement Opportunity

Canada Line and Marine Drive Bus Loop


Roadway Improvement Opportunity Roadway Improvement Opportunity

Southwest Marine Drive and 73rd Avenue Oak Street and 67th Avenue

IMPROVEMENTS - COMING SOON!

SW Marine Drive RepavingRepave SW Marine Drive • from Angus to Camosun with improved cyclist features

SW Marine Drive Roadside Barrier

Replace temporary safety • barriers with permanent ones at SW Marine and Angus Drive

RECENTLY COMPLETED IMPROVEMENTS

North Arm Trail GreenwayConstruction of the North Arm Trail, which runs primarily along W 59th Avenue, began in 2011. Work on the greenway has included intersection improvements, off-street paths, separated bike lanes, seating areas and traffic calming.

SW Marine Drive and Cambie Street“Walk light” times for the intersection traffic signal have been increased.

EXISTING TRANSPORTATION ROUTES AND FACILITIES

Ontario Separated Bike LaneA new separated bike lane has been installed between SW Marine Drive and W 69th Avenue.

SW Marine Drive and Angus DriveNew traffic signal at Angus Drive and SW Marine Drive

SW Marine Drive and Cambie Street Intersection

Improve intersection design for • SW Marine Drive and Cambie Street

Canada Line Bridge Connections Improve intersection connection • between the Canada Line pedestrian-cyclist bridge with the existing Cambie Street separated bike lane north of SW Marine Drive with new sidewalks and separated bike lanes.

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Pedestrian Activated Traffic Signal

Transit Activated Traffic Signal

Recent and Upcoming Improvements


20WALKING AND CYCLING

Transportation

POLICY DIRECTIONS

Walking

Make walking safe, convenient and pleasant, and ensure streets and sidewalks support a walking culture, healthy lifestyles, and social connectedness.

Enhance and maintain pedestrian connections, • with a focus on east-west routes. See map.Develop new, safe, and comfortable • pedestrian crossings on major arterial streets. See map.Improve pedestrian safety and comfort on • major arterial streets with adequate buffers, wider sidewalks, and pedestrian priority measures (e.g. curb bulges).Improve sidewalk widths and • surfaces to meet current City standards.Complete the sidewalk network, • prioritizing areas close to schools, parks, child care and

seniors facilities, major transit connections and key community destinations. Consider removing and replacing ‘uneven’ • concrete surrounding Arthur Laing Bridge ramp areas.Work with other agencies and senior levels • of government to redesign the loop ramp at the north end of the Oak Street bridge to improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists.

Support shorter trips and sustainable transportation choices by creating compact, walkable, transit-oriented neighbourhoods.

Prioritize pedestrian realm improvements on • key walking streets, including all shopping areas (i.e. Granville Street, Oak Street and W 67th Avenue, Cambie and 59th Avenue and Marine Landing).

Cycling

Make cycling feel safe, convenient, and comfortable for people of all ages and abilities.

Prioritize, develop, and enhance connections • to important destinations like schools, community facilities, transit stations, and shopping areas.

Enhance and maintain a well-defined cycling • network for everyone to enjoy, providing new connections north-south and east-west. See map.

Replace or supplement on-street bike lanes on • Cambie Street that are suitable for everyone to enjoy. Extend the existing off-street pathway to at least W 59th Avenue (North Arm Trail Bikeway).

Work with external agencies to explore • options for improving pedestrian and cycling connections across the Fraser, particularly the connection over the Arthur Laing Bridge and to Hudson Street.

Explore opportunities to enhance cycling • access and provide supportive facilities such as bike parking to commercial areas, particularly Granville Street.

WALKING AND CYCLING

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Proposed Pedestrian and Cyclist Connections

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Proposed Improvements

David Lloyd George Elementary School

Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School

Laurier Elementary School

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Marpole Oakridge Community Centre

Marpole Library (VPL)

Marpole Oakridge Family Place / Marpole Place

LEGEND

Youth Agree!


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21TRANSIT AND MOTOR VEHICLES

Transportation

POLICY DIRECTIONS

Transit

Support transit improvements to increase capacity and ensure service that is fast, frequent, reliable, fully accessible, and comfortable.

Encourage TransLink to improve the transit • services with better connections to the Canada Line, downtown, and areas south of the Fraser River. This includes improved transit service along Granville Street (#10 bus). Other proposed improvements are identified on the map.

Work with external agencies to improve transit • loops (e.g. Marpole Loop at SW Marine Drive and Hudson Street) to be more user-friendly and visually appealing.

Improve pedestrian waiting areas with –better sidewalks, benches, shelters, lighting, signage, and landscaping.

Pursue future streetcar or light rail line • opportunities along the Arbutus Corridor

Support water-based taxi or transportation • service along or across the Fraser River.

TRANSIT AND MOTOR VEHICLES

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Motor Vehicles

Manage the road network efficiently to improve safety, minimize congestion, and support a gradual reduction in car dependence. Make it easier to drive less.

Enhance comfort and safety with improved • streetscape and extended parking hours along major streets such as:

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Improve key intersections for pedestrians, • cyclists, and motor vehicles. See map.

Work with external agencies and senior levels • of government to explore opportunities to redesign the loop ramp at the north end of the Oak Street bridge to improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists and overall comfort, livability and safety.

Monitor and review potential traffic calming • measures to limit short-cutting between Granville Street and Oak Street.

Support the efficient movement and delivery of goods and services, while reducing negative impacts to the community and environment.

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Youth Agree!


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FRASER RIVER CONNECTIONS

POLICY DIRECTIONS

Access and Connections (see map for details)

Enhance walking and cycling opportunities along the Fraser River

Provide for a continuous trail along or near the Fraser River, balancing the needs of existing and future industrial users.

Seek new connections and improve existing connections for safe, convenient, and comfortable access through the industrial areas to the waterfront and Fraser River trail.

Ensure the trail along the Fraser River is well-connected to a broader walking and cycling network, linking important local destinations and regional connectors (i.e., Greenways, Arthur Laing and Canada Line walking and cycling bridges).

Industry

Marpole is a vibrant, riverfront community and includes key land and water-based industrial lands along its waterfront. This unique industrial area is a part of the broader South Vancouver Industrial Area (SVIA), which supports over 10,000 jobs and is vital for the kind of diverse economic base that will continue to make Vancouver a sustainable, economically resilient city.

Community Amenity

The Fraser River is a highly valued natural feature in the community, and has significant ecological, historical and cultural importance. Opportunities to better enjoy and experience the ‘working river’, while balancing the needs of industry, continue to be a longterm goal for the area.

Bikeway example. Source: Paul Kreuger Enhanced rivefront access example, New Westminster Pier ParkNew Westminster Pier Park

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Canada Line

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Proposed Pedestrian and Cyclist Connections

Proposed Multi-Use Greenway

Existing Path/Walkway

Proposed Mid-Block Pedestrian Link

Future Fraser River Trail


Potential Enhanced Riverfront Access

David Lloyd George Elementary School

Laurier Annex

Marpole Library (VPL)

Marpole Oakridge Family Place/ Marpole Place

Marpole Museum & Historical Society

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Recreation and Activity

Enhance recreation and activity opportunities along the Fraser River

Provide significant park space near the foot of Cambie and as close to the Fraser River as possible, ensuring the park is closely linked to the continuous Fraser River trail.

Provide for a waterfront destination within the riverfront park setting, which can accommodate larger community functions, celebrations and events.

Youth Agree!

Youth-friendly festivals, Farmer’s

Markets!

Marpole Transportation and Fraser River Connections

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