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The attractive scale, landscaping, variety of streets and road development will be limited to new local streets in extensive walking and hiking trails create a distinctive the Future neighbourhoods in the Upper Lands. character to West neighbourhoods. In areas with rugged topography, streets are narrow and While the Blue Bus system is a valued and well-used meandering. They are typically irregular and end transportation option, the community is still unpredictably to avoid creek crossings and other predominantly automobile dependent. Ongoing natural features. In the they are long improvements to existing trails and the construction of and curving, following the contours of the sloping new trails and connections enhance the primary mountainside. In the central older areas a grid pattern recreational activities of walking, hiking and cycling. of streets and lanes predominates, but it too is frequently discontinuous. As a means of reducing our dependence on automobiles, policies within this Plan support a more ’s transportation network is illustrated readily accessible transit system and the continued on the Transportation Network Map. Two major roads success of the Blue Bus system. They promote provide east to west connections: Marine Drive and the connections within the community and to other parts of Upper Levels Highway. A third connecting route is the Regional District, pedestrian being developed, generally following the “1000 foot” connections, and development of an improved cycling elevation and includes parts of Chippendale Road. network. Implementation of effective transportation The Upper Levels Highway serves as a major arterial for policies will lead to responsible and efficient land use local, commuter and through traffic. Unfortunately it decisions, avoid further impact on environmentally also creates a strong division between the lower and sensitive areas, and reduce vehicle trips. New upper areas of the community. Its connections to the infrastructure and development projects will consider Lions Gate Bridge, BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay Terminal, topographical constraints in right of way construction. , the Sea to Sky Highway They will also apply innovative design principles, (Highway 99 North), and east to Highway 1 generate recognize aesthetic considerations, and build upon the substantial and increasing traffic volumes. predominance of narrow roads in our landscaped setting. With the exception of the 1000’ connector in the Upper Lands, no additional major roads are planned. Future

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O BJECTIVES The West Vancouver Road Policy encourages Transportation and mobility policies encourage sustainable choices, and are based on the following objectives: local character and more traditional landscaped . Reduce residents’ dependency on private . Minimize pavement widths and support streets. automobiles. landscaped boulevards based upon adopted . Promote alternatives to private vehicles, including policies for roads and boulevards. the enhancement of public transportation and . Coordinate transportation delivery solutions with walking and cycling networks. neighbouring municipalities and other government . Endorse road safety standards, agencies. . Improve transportation accessibility for persons with disabilities.

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Policy T 1 Coordinate and consult with provincial agencies, neighbouring municipalities and the to enhance public safety and mobility.

. Pursue strategies with the Ministry of Transportation cycling connections, utility corridors and for possible to improve safe traffic flow and mobility choices commuter rail use. between the Upper Levels Highway and Lions Gate . Pursue alternative routes for transporting explosives Bridge. to reduce the potential hazard created by trucking . Ensure that changes to the Sea to Sky corridor them across the Municipality and shipping them (Highway 99 North) are integrated to meet the through Horseshoe Bay. needs of West Vancouver and that environmental . Coordinate and ensure consistency with and community benefits are realized. transportation policies in the Liveable Region . Reduce the impact of operations at BC Ferries Strategic Plan if endorsed by Council. Horseshoe Bay Terminal, especially in the . Pursue strategies for local North Shore community of Horseshoe Bay, including the transportation and mobility needs that bypass Lions eventual removal of the Vancouver Island route Gate Bridge traffic, such as a lower level road and implementation of measures such as connection from Park Royal eastward, as well as mandatory reservation systems and improved improved traffic and pedestrian circulation related traveller information systems. to Park Royal and other Squamish Nation lands. . Work with BC Rail on matters of mutual interest . Work to improve public transit and coordinate including use of BC Rail lands for pedestrian and service improvements with other municipalities.

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Policy T 2 Pursue comprehensive approaches to local transportation planning, including support of sustainability principles.

. Strive to reduce community greenhouse gas - provide increased transportation-related non- emissions resulting from vehicle trips through the vehicular facilities and services throughout the development of policies and programs that: community. - encourage the use of alternative forms of transportation; and

Policy T 3 See also Coordinate transportation infrastructure with local area planning to ensure that it contributes to and sustains UPPER LANDS neighbourhood character.

. Minimize the visual and environmental impacts of separated pedestrian pathways and sidewalks on new roads. key pedestrian routes, boulevards with trees and . Minimize the amount of new road pavement and landscaping, and traffic calming measures where the number of creek crossings in the Upper Lands. warranted. . Coordinate road improvements with area planning initiatives and new redevelopment proposals. . Include consideration of walking and cycling networks as part of local area planning. . Encourage neighbourhood-friendly driver behaviour by continuing to support performance- based local road design, such as narrow road travel lanes, non-continuous on-street parking,

Policy T 4 Support efforts to improve transportation safety and accessibility.

. Work with the Ministry of Transportation and the . Maximize public accessibility and community Insurance Corporation of to reduce connections through the appropriate design of accident rates in West Vancouver (for example, by streets, bus stops, trails, sidewalks crosswalks and improving intersections). public open space. . Support development and implementation of . Continue to use and update the West Vancouver cycling and road safety programs for schools and Pedestrian Access Guidelines. community centres.

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Policy T 5 Enhance and expand transportation options to reduce auto dependency and associated environmental impacts.

. Enhance North Shore transit service between major . Develop a comprehensive and accessible walking activity centres such as Marine Drive, Park Royal, and cycling network. Lonsdale Avenue, Lion’s Gate Hospital, Capilano . Investigate and implement appropriate traffic College and the BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay Terminal. demand management and other techniques to . Enhance transit service and connections between reduce the impact of the private automobile and the North Shore communities and centres of activity dependency on it. south of , including downtown . Examine options to supplement existing “Blue Bus” Vancouver. service with smaller buses to serve West . Ensure that the new road network in Future Vancouver’s neighbourhoods. Neighbourhoods above the Upper Levels Highway . Consider the establishment of an improved bike is designed to accommodate bus service. lane along Marine Drive and other possible routes in the community.

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