Transportation Challenges and Successes In Metro Vancouver
Jeffrey BusbySr Mgr, Infrastructure PlanningTransLinkOctober 19, 2013
A shared vision (1975)
Realizing Metro Vancouver’s Vision
Regional Vision
Livable Region Strategic Plan
1996
Regional GrowthStrategy
2011
Livable Region Plan1975
Transport 20211993
Transport 20402008
Regional Transportation
Strategy2013‐2014
Today In 30 years
2M 1 million more people
1.25M 500,000 more jobs 1.75M3M
Today In 30 years
2M 1 million more people1 million more people1 million more people1 million more people
1.25M 500,000 more jobs500,000 more jobs 1.75M3M
The Region is Growing
Quality of Life is High but Declining
TODAYGood / Very Good
65%
2045Worse than today
42%
Most Important Local Issues
Car will still play important role.But we don’t physically have the space to accommodate all of
these new trips by car
6M 9M
Today In 30 years
We Need to Travel in Different Ways
1.6 M trips
4.4 M trips
4.4 M trips
4.4 M trips
73%
27%
50%
50%
Today In 30 years
50% of Trips by Walking, Cycling, Transit
2011 and 2045 Target Mode SharePercentage of trips by walk, bike, transit
2011 and 2045 Target Mode SharePercentagePercentage of trips by walk, bike, transit
A Steep Hill to Climb
Benefits of a 50% target
The Vision – Then and Still
As a region, we maintain our global position as one of the best places in the world to live because we meet our transportation needs in a way that simultaneously enhances the
health of our people and communities, economy, and
environment
TransLink: The Transportation Authority for the Metro Vancouver Region
Public Transport Roads and Bridges Regional Cycling
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Transportation Demand Management
Vehicle Emissions Testing
TransLink: The Transportation Authorityfor the Metro Vancouver Region
TransLinkSouth Coast BC Transportation Authority
Transportation & Land Use Coordination
Strategy and Policy
Regional Coordination of Land Use & Transportation
TransLink’s mandate includes supporting the Regional Growth Strategy
Regional Coordination of Land Use &TransportationLand Use & Transportation Coordination
•Higher density, mixed use areas focused on the FTN
•800m radius from a rapid transit station, 400m from frequent bus
•Areas for accommodating about 27% of new housing and jobs
Frequent Transit Development Areas: A New Tool in the Regional Growth Strategy
Source: Metro Vancouver
•Higher density, mixed use areas focused on the FTN
Frequent Transit Development Areas: A New Tool in the Regional Growth Strategy
Metro VancouverFrequent Transit Network
Centres & Corridors Concept:FTN forms key organizing framework
Source: Metro Vancouver
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Design Guidelines
Destination
Distance
Demand
Density
Diversity
Design
TransLink Supportive Guidelines
The 6 Ds
TransLinkDesign Guidelines
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Destination
Distance
DestinationThe 6 Ds
TransLink Supportive GuidelinesTransLinkTransLink SupportiveTransLinkTransLink SupportiveDesignDesign
TransLink SupportiveDesign
TransLink SupportiveGuidelinesGuidelines
TransLink SupportiveGuidelines
TransLink Supportive
Distance
Demand
Density
Diversity
Design
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Transit Passenger Facility and Transit Oriented Community Design
TRANSIT PASSENGER FACILITIES DESIGN GUIDELINES
TRANSIT‐ORIENTED COMMUNITIES DESIGN GUIDELINES
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Sub‐Regional Planning
Aligning Land Use and Transit
New Communication Tools
Town Centre & Neighbourhood
Planning
Transportation at the table
Lougheed Town Centre – Existing Context
Lougheed Town Centre – Proposed Urban Structure
Peak Period Hourly Bus Volumes & Routing
Pick‐up, Drop‐off, and Layover Functions
Reconfigured Exchange
Station Area Planning
City of CoquitlamTransit‐Oriented Development Strategy
• i• Corridor‐wide vision to shape future growth,
advance City goals• Consolidates existing TOD policies and introduces
new ones• Three geographic areas:
• Core• Shoulder• Corridor
• Includes area‐specific policies• Sets stage for updating NPs
• “To promote the transition of the area toward a more compact and mixed use development that is supportive of transit users and contains amenities for local users”
• Neighbourhood Planning process for Burquitlam scheduled for Winter 2013 - 2014
Coquitlam TOD StrategyGoal for Burquitlam
• To accommodate 8% of City’s pop growth and 6% of employment growth
• Example policies - Parking reductions in Core and Shoulder
areas- Density in FTDAs allowed up to 4.5 FAR- Directs major trip generating uses to
Centres and FTDAs
Burquitlam FTDAPolicies in City’s Regional Context Statement
Lougheed Town Centre
Burquitlam
Moody Center Inlet CentreMoody Center Inlet Centre
Burquitlam Station Context
Burquitlam Opening Day Concept
Burquitlam Redevelopment Concept
Burquitlam Station Area Plan
Burquitlam Station Area PlanProcess
• April 2012 – MOU Signed
• July 2012 – Procurement
• Oct 2012 – Project Kick‐Off
• Nov 2012 ‐ Design Workshop
• Aug 2013 ‐ Final Concept Plan
Cost‐sharing agreement is for $150,000, with each agency contributing $75,000.
Burquitlam Station Area PlanAreas of Primary Responsibility
City of Coquitlam TransLink
Steering & Technical Advisory Committees
Funding & Contract Decisions
Public Consultation
Overall Project Management
Transportation Planning
Urban Design
Study Procurement and Invoicing
Land Use
Urban Structure Planning
Utilities and Service Planning
Community Amenities
Study Area Financing & Planning
Rapid Transit Planning
Transit Service & Operations
Transit Exchange Planning
Development Integration
Brentwood Town Centre Transit Integration
Development Integration and Passenger Circulation
On‐street Transit Infrastructure
New Westminster Station Integration
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New Westminster Station Integration
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New Westminster Station Integration
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New Westminster Station Integration
Transit Facility Upgrades & Multimodal Investments
View from North‐EastView from North‐East
Passenger Amenities
Improved passenger safety, comfort, and accessibility
new landscaping
new lighting
tactile pads (not shown)
retained bus shelters
new trip planning signage
repaved passenger platform
new benches
Existing Transit Furniture
TransLink Coordinated Furniture SuiteConceptual Design
Legacy Wayfinding
Wayfinding and Passenger Information Strategy
Improved Circulation, Safety and Visual Attractiveness
AfterBefore
Upgraded Staff Facilities
Multimodal Showcase Projects
Community Integration
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