Report shows major shift to sustainable transportation
A report to Vancouver City Council today shows a remarkable move to more sustainable transportation in Vancouver, with significant increases in local pedestrian and cycling trips. The staff report on...
View ArticleThe Viaducts: Mayor’s email update
Mayor’s email, June 25 2013: ——- Today City Council heard a comprehensive staff report on the future of the Georgia and Dunsmuir viaducts and what opportunities could arise for Vancouver’s future with...
View ArticleNext steps for Vancouver public bike share
Council will hear a report from staff next week regarding the implementation and roll-out of a new public bike share system in Vancouver. It’s an exciting program that staff have thought through very...
View ArticleSpread the word: Bike share in Vancouver
Council will hear a report from staff next week regarding the implementation and roll-out of a new public bike share system in Vancouver. It’s an exciting program that staff have thought through very...
View ArticleBike share gets ready to roll in Vancouver
Vancouver City Council voted this week to move forward with a new public bike share system in Vancouver, with 1500 bikes and new 125 docking stations rolling out in 2014. Here’s some of the reaction...
View ArticleNew taxi driver training program for customers with disabilities and seniors...
Program to improve taxi accessibility first of its kind in Canada At Vancouver City Hall today, Mayor Gregor Robertson, the Vancouver Taxi Association and the BC Coalition of People with Disabilities...
View ArticleVancouver’s future depends on Broadway Subway, investments in neighbourhoods,...
At a speech to the Urban Land Institute of BC today, Mayor Robertson outlined his vision for Vancouver’s future transportation and development needs, including new information outlining the benefits...
View ArticleVancouver City Council unanimously supports “Yes” vote in transit referendum
Vancouver City Council voted unanimously today to support the ‘Yes’ side in the upcoming transit referendum, building support for better transit and roads throughout Metro Vancouver. “Vancouver is...
View ArticleVIDEO: First Responders outline public safety reasons to vote #YesForTransit
We’ve heard from trusted emergency response leaders across our region: Voting #YesForTransit will ensure safer roads, safer rides home for our loved ones, and faster response times in any emergency....
View ArticleNew report shows City meeting Greenest City 2020 transportation goal
50% of trips in Vancouver made by walking, cycling or transit A new report presented to City Council today showed that the City of Vancouver is achieving its Greenest City 2020 goal for transportation...
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