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Traffic Management: Vehicular Traffic

In order to ensure that City Streets are as safe as possible, a variety of programs, tools, regulations and incentives exist. Please also find on this page information on a variety of transportation options and the Vancouver International Airport.

Traffic Reports

• Road Ahead - For updated information on construction taking place on city streets, please see Road Ahead website.
• Roads Report - For the latest road and weather conditions, please see the BC Provincial Roads Report (or for a more localized Road Report, see the Lower Mainland).
• Intersection Safety Camera Program - British Columbia's Intersection Safety Program rotates cameras among 120 high-collision intersections throughout the province. The intersections are chosen with the help of local police and accident data from the past. Vehicles proceeding through the intersection during the non-green periods are monitored at these locations. Currently there are 26 camera locations in the City of Vancouver. For further information on the program contact the attorney generals office at 604-952-3319.
• Air Quality - Air quality control in Vancouver is monitored by the Greater Vancouver Regional District. For information on the GVRD's programs and objectives related to air quality, please see the GVRD website.
• Other mobility choices - Find detailed information on the use of skates, scooters and skateboards on Vancouver roadways.

Commuting options?

Looking for an alternative to driving to work on your own?

• Try Carpooling or Vanpooling - Share a ride and save time and money. These organizations put commuters from all over the Lower Mainland in contact with carpools.
  • Jack Bell Carpool & Vanpool Rideshare
  • Commuter Connections
• Carsharing - An increasingly popular alternative to private car ownership. Find information about this program on the Cooperative Auto Network website.
• Employer Incentives - Find support and information on commuter choices for Businesses, on the Go Green Choices website.

Getting to the Airport

• Flight Schedules - For information on Vancouver International Airport's flight arrivals and departures, see the Airport's Flight Information.
• Transportation - See Vancouver International Airport website for various mobility options for getting to and from the Airport.
• Going by transit - For routes and scheduling see the TransLink website.

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Road Rules

Several road rules, manuals and regulations apply when driving on Vancouver streets.

Federal

• Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada - provides guidance in the design, dimensions and applications of traffic management and control devices. It is published by the non-profit National Transportation Association of Canada.

Provincial

• BC Driver's Manual - road safety resources can be found on the ICBC website.
• Motor Vehicles Act
  This legislative act governs driver licensing and standards, motor vehicle offenses and enforcement, and sets out regulatory signs.
• Seat belts
  The use of seatbelts is mandatory for drivers and passengers in British Columbia.
• Helmets
  Motorcycle users are required to wear helmets at all times when driving.

Regional

• South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority Act
• Municipal
  Street and Traffic By-law - regulates traffic and the use of streets in the City of Vancouver.
  Motor Vehicle Noise Abatement By-law - regulates motor vehicle noise within the City of Vancouver.

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Recent City Policies & Reports

Reports to Council

• Spring 2005 - Traffic Signal Program ( PDF, 171kb)
• Fall 2001 - Reduced Waiting Times for Pedestrians
• Fall 2001 - Small Motorized Vehicles Report
• Winter 2002 - Truck Safety and Enforcement
• Spring 2002 - Proposed Amphibious Bus Tours

Plans

• Vancouver Transportation Plan - The 1997 Transportation Plan for the City of Vancouver.
• Downtown Transportation Plan - Approved by Council in 2002, it focuses on the specific needs of downtown Vancouver.

Most current and past Council Agendas, Reports and decisions can be found online, search the City of Vancouver City Council Schedules and Meetings.

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