understanding lrt for metro victoria november 2011

Presented to the Professional Engineersand Geoscientists of BC

November 1, 2011

But what happened?

Developed and approved by CRD and its member municipalities in accordance with the Provincial legislation under Part 25 of the Local Government Act.

“…to promote human settlement that is socially, economically, and environmentally healthy and that make efficient use of public facilities and services, land and other resources.”

Two overall priorities

Develop a regional strategy which reduces the demand for single-occupant vehicle travel (SOV) by shifting demand to walking, cycling and public transit.

Examine mechanisms for further planning, implementation, funding and management of short-term as well as medium to long term transportation priorities

Integrate land use and transportation

Enhance alternatives to driving alone

Manage investments to support mobility options while maintaining affordability

Rapid Transit such as Light Rail Transit

Attractive Transit services and facilities

Pedestrian facilities

Comprehensive systems of bicycle facilities

It is not about LRT

The economics of our transportation system

Need to value transportation as part of a complete economic picture

What are the real measurable costs?

Land use cannot be held in isolation

Environmental Benefits

Health Benefits

Mobility choices for Seniors and those with disabilities

Low Income families

Accident cost savings

Economic benefits of densification

Land use

Limited choices for transportation infrastructure

Fragmented governance

Is there a better way to examine options?

A new lens

What kind of venue?

The right questions

Cannot ignore possibilities

Solution orientated process

Outside expertise and guidance

Property Owners lead the way

It is Time!