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Presented to the Professional Engineersand Geoscientists of BC
November 1, 2011
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But what happened?
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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.”
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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
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Integrate land use and transportation
Enhance alternatives to driving alone
Manage investments to support mobility options while maintaining affordability
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Rapid Transit such as Light Rail Transit
Attractive Transit services and facilities
Pedestrian facilities
Comprehensive systems of bicycle facilities
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It is not about LRT
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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
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Environmental Benefits
Health Benefits
Mobility choices for Seniors and those with disabilities
Low Income families
Accident cost savings
Economic benefits of densification
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Land use
Limited choices for transportation infrastructure
Fragmented governance
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Is there a better way to examine options?
A new lens
What kind of venue?
The right questions
Cannot ignore possibilities
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Solution orientated process
Outside expertise and guidance
Property Owners lead the way
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It is Time!