Transit Investment Fact Sheet North Van
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Key Benefits ⎷ Less congestion ⎷ Shorter commute times ⎷ More frequent transit service ⎷ Increased travel reliability and capacity ⎷ Better transit services means fewer cars on the road North Shore communities rely heavily on the Metro Vancouver transportation network to connect them to their homes, their jobs and the rest of the region. These communities currently experience congestion within the region’s transportation network which results in long and unreliable commutes. Over the next 30 years, the North Shore is expected to welcome 65,000 new residents and 45,000 new jobs. WE NEED TO TAKE ACTION TO REDUCE CONGESTION BY INVESTING IN OUR REGION’S TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM The Mayors’ Council, after an extensive review of current and future transportation needs and potential investments in Metro Vancouver, has identified priority transportation improvements for the City of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Bowen Island and Lions Bay to reduce congestion and travel time, and to provide commuters, travellers and businesses with more transportation choices. For drivers, the Vision will reduce congestion on the roads, through improved transit service, and will provide a real alternative to driving. For transit users, the Vision will improve and extend bus service, expand the region’s rapid transit system, and allow cycling to become a safer and more viable travel choice. TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS CREATING MORE FREQUENT AND RELIABLE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE NORTH SHORE AND THE REST OF METRO VANCOUVER Acknowledging just how important the region’s transportation network is to North Shore residents and businesses, investments in the region’s transportation network will improve and expand existing services and introduce new services to provide better, more reliable and more frequent connections to the rest of Metro Vancouver. SEABUS SERVICE FREQUENCY INCREASED BY 50% • Increased frequency to provide service every 10 minutes in the a.m. and p.m. peak periods and every 15 minutes at other times • Increased service will attract new transit riders and reduce peak-hour strain on bus routes between the North Shore and downtown Vancouver NEW B-LINE SERVICE PROVIDING BETTER CONNECTIONS TO DESTINATIONS WITHIN THE NORTH SHORE, AND BETWEEN THE NORTH SHORE AND DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER AND METROTOWN • New B-Line – Metrotown to Capilano University via Willingdon Avenue • New B-Line – Lynn Valley Centre to Downtown Vancouver via 29 th Street, Lonsdale Avenue and Marine Drive • New B-Line – Dundarave to Phibbs Exchange via Marine Drive/3 rd Street REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENTS NORTH SHORE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENTS | NORTH SHORE | DECEMBER 2014
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The Metro Vancouver Regional Mayors' Council, representing 23 local elected governments in Metro Vancouver, has developed a common Vision for our transportation system. They have produced a series of documents that outline investments by region.
Transcript of Transit Investment Fact Sheet North Van
Key Benefits
⎷ Less congestion⎷ Shorter commute times⎷ More frequent transit service⎷ Increased travel reliability
and capacity⎷ Better transit services means
fewer cars on the road
North Shore communities rely heavily on the Metro Vancouver transportation network to connect them to their homes, their jobs and the rest of the region. These communities currently experience congestion within the region’s transportation network which results in long and unreliable commutes. Over the next 30 years, the North Shore is expected to welcome 65,000 new residents and 45,000 new jobs.
WE NEED TO TAKE ACTION TO REDUCE CONGESTION BY INVESTING IN OUR REGION’S TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
The Mayors’ Council, after an extensive review of current and future transportation needs and potential investments in Metro Vancouver, has identified priority transportation improvements for the City of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Bowen Island and Lions Bay to reduce congestion and travel time, and to provide commuters, travellers and businesses with more transportation choices. For drivers, the Vision will reduce congestion on the roads, through improved transit service, and will provide a real alternative to driving. For transit users, the Vision will improve and extend bus service, expand the region’s rapid transit system, and allow cycling to become a safer and more viable travel choice.
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS CREATING MORE FREQUENT AND RELIABLE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE NORTH SHORE AND THE REST OF METRO VANCOUVER
Acknowledging just how important the region’s transportation network is to North Shore residents and businesses, investments in the region’s transportation network will improve and expand existing services and introduce new services to provide better, more reliable and more frequent connections to the rest of Metro Vancouver. SEABUS SERVICE FREQUENCY INCREASED BY 50%
• Increased frequency to provide service every 10 minutes in the a.m. and p.m. peak periods and every 15 minutes at other times
• Increased service will attract new transit riders and reduce peak-hour strain on bus routes between the North Shore and downtown Vancouver
NEW B-LINE SERVICE PROVIDING BETTER CONNECTIONS TO DESTINATIONS WITHIN THE NORTH SHORE, AND BETWEEN THE NORTH SHORE AND DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER AND METROTOWN
• New B-Line – Metrotown to Capilano University via Willingdon Avenue• New B-Line – Lynn Valley Centre to Downtown Vancouver via 29th Street, Lonsdale Avenue and Marine Drive• New B-Line – Dundarave to Phibbs Exchange via Marine Drive/3rd Street
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENTS
NORTH SHORE
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENTS | NORTH SHORE | DECEMBER 2014
EVERYONE BENEFITS FROM TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENTS
To provide a fast and efficient transportation system in a growing region, the Vision proposes new and better service, expanded infrastructure and other investments to keep the region’s people and goods moving, including:
SEABUS – FREQUENCY OF SERVICE INCREASED BY 50%
• Increased frequency to provide service every 10 minutes in the a.m. and p.m. peak periods and every 15 minutes at other times
• Increased service will attract new transit riders and reduce peak-hour strain on bus routes between the North Shore and downtown Vancouver
B-LINES – IMPROVING CONNECTIONS TO DOWNTOWN AND METRO VANCOUVER
• New B-Line – Metrotown to Capilano University via Willingdon Avenue • New B-Line – Lynn Valley Centre to Downtown Vancouver via 29th Street, Lonsdale Avenue and Marine Drive• New B-Line – Dundarave to Phibbs Exchange via Marine Drive/3rd Street
BUS SERVICE – INCREASE IN SERVICE FOR MORE RELIABLE, MORE FREQUENT AND EXTENDED SERVICE
• Improved and expanded frequent all-day and peak service • Better connections to existing West Vancouver Transit Service
BUS EXCHANGE UPGRADES
• Upgrades and expansion to 13 transit exchanges across the region, including Lonsdale Quay and Phibbs Exchange, to meet growing demand CYCLING/WALKING
• Investments in cycling routes in partnership with municipalities: 2,700 kilometres of bikeways including 300 kilometres of fully traffic separated routes region-wide
• Investments in bike parking at transit stations• Better connections to transit through pedestrian improvements at or near transit stops and stations
ROAD INVESTMENT
• An additional $36 million per year will go towards maintaining and upgrading the Major Road Network (MRN), in a cost-share with municipalities around the region
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Website mayorscouncil.caEmail [email protected]
