We are at the geographic center of Metro Vancouver and as a result, our community feels the brunt of traffic congestion on a daily basis. More needs to be done to address the concerns expressed in our community about how more cars flowing on our streets is having a negative impact on our quality of life. As a team, we commit to:
- Ensuring pedestrians are truly considered the number one priority when it comes to new transportation infrastructure investments.
- Coordinate with NWPD to increase the enforcement of traffic violations.
- Safer pedestrian crossings on major arteries with crossing signals and better lighting.
- Actively monitoring and publicly reporting on a quarterly basis regarding problematic traffic patterns and hotspots.
- Supporting new vehicular transportation infrastructure to decrease overall traffic congestion.
- Better support – through targeted investments – the implementation of traffic calming measures in residential neighbourhoods impacted by “rat runners”. This includes fast-tracking the construction of speed bumps in neighbourhoods which have requested their implementation.
- Increasing the visibility and overall scope of our separated bike lane network and cycle pathways by first securing the support of local businesses and residents. Also ensure that the installation of any permanent bike lanes in the future will not have a detrimental effect on local businesses.
- Implementing measures to address concerns of West End and Connaught Heights residents regarding “queue jumpers” on 20th Street. Furthermore, increase enforcement and paint “Do Not Block Intersection” signage at 20th Street & 8th Ave as a means of facilitating east-west traffic flow. This can also be expanded to other major intersections.
- Supporting residents and business groups interested in establishing ‘car free days’ in their neighbourhoods or business districts.
Read our News Release HERE.