Transportation plans

Good transportation systems rely on strategic long-term planning. The 1997 Transportation Plan set targets up to 2021. With most of these targets already met, new transportation plans are on the horizon. Check here for transportation plans, recent updates, as well as the Vancouver Bicycle and Greenway Plans.

• False Creek Study
  The City of Vancouver is developing a safe and effective network of pedestrian and cycling routes to Downtown. Presently, pedestrian and cyclists cross False Creek by private ferry systems and three higher-level bridges: Burrard, Granville, and Cambie. While these existing facilities are functional, there have been many alternatives or enhancements suggested to the existing False Creek crossings that would improve access from adjoining neighbourhoods and the convenience to pedestrians and cyclists.

• Bicycle Plan Update, 2007
  This report provides an update on new cycling infrastructure and the expansion of the cycling network.

• Vancouver and Downtown Transportation Plans Progress Reports Council Presentation ( PDF)

  Vancouver Transportation Plan and Downtown Transportation Plan Progress reports were presented to Council on May 30th, 2006.

• Transportation Plan Progress Report 2006 ( PDF)

  The 1997 Transportation Plan set transportation mode share targets for the year 2021, outlined 70 major initiatives, and established the transportation policy for the City. With six additional initiatives added later, by 2006 66 per cent of initiatives are complete and the remaining 34 per cent are underway and will be completed in one to three years. 2006's update shows a decade of progress with goals surpassed for walking, biking and transit use.

• Downtown Transportation Plan Progress Report 2006 ( PDF)

  In 2002, Council approved the Downtown Transportation Plan to improve downtown accessibility and livability by creating a balanced transportation system. During three years of implementation, 84 per cent of initiatives have been completed or are anticipated to be completed within the next three years. The 2021 downtown mode share targets for cars, bikes and walking have already been exceeded, and the transit mode share is on target.

• The East Fraserlands Official Development Plan (ODP) ( PDF)

  The plan was adopted by City Council in 2006. The ODP lays out walking, cycling, transit and other transportation planning. The development is now subject to a series of rezoning applications. This new community will be built over 25 years.

• Vancouver/UBC Area Transit Plan, 2005 ( PDF)

  The Area Transit Plan, approved by Council in June 2005, recommended changes to existing corridors to accommodate future demand. Among recommendations from the Area Transit Plan are the addition of new transit routes, changes to routes, increased frequency of service and more community shuttles.

  Community Climate Change Action Plan - Transportation Alternatives, 2005 ( PDF)

  The Community Climate Change Action Plan sets up key strategies and actions for how Vancouver can reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The focus is on enabling and motivating individuals, businesses and institutions to reduce their building and transportation-related energy use. This use is responsible for over 80 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions in Vancouver.

• Downtown Transportation, Plan 2002 ( PDF)

  The plan, which seeks a balanced transportation system for the downtown, has seen 52 of 83 initiatives implemented. Improvements to the downtown such as new bike lanes and routes, better pedestrian environments and enhanced transit have helped prioritize walking, biking and transit over single-occupancy vehicle use. For more information, go to the Sustainable Transportation page.

• Vancouver Transit Strategy, 2002

  Find out how long-term planning initiatives, including subways, B-Lines and streetcars, are designed to create a network of transit services between the downtown, neighbourhood and regional destinations. The City has a role in improving transit services that will make Vancouver more accessible and more sustainable.

• Transportation Plan Progress Report, 2000

  This progress report outlines the progress made in reaching the goals set by the Vancouver Transportation Plan, during the three years following its adoption in 1997.

• Vancouver Bicycle Plan, 1999 ( PDF)

  A review of Vancouver’s bicycle network including bicycle data, counts and accidents, and a survey of residents living along bikeways.

• The City of Vancouver Transportation Plan, 1997

  The Vancouver Transportation Plan outlines the City's overall transportation strategy. Its direction is consistent with regional transportation policy and the principles of CityPlan. The Plan is shaped by extensive public feedback on transportation choices facing the city and region. Transportation targets were set up to 2021. For more information, go to the Sustainable Transportation page.

• Vancouver Greenways Plan, 1995

  In 1991, Vancouver City Council appointed the Urban Landscape Task Force to report on the current use and future management of Vancouver's urban landscape. In their final report, Greenways-Public Ways, the Task Force recommended the development of a citywide system of Greenways. In 1995, Council adopted the Vancouver Greenways Plan. The plan presents an overview of the proposed Vancouver Greenways system, descriptions of the two major components (City Greenways and Neighbourhood Greenways) and an implementation strategy.

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