Action Plan - FCM

Town of Banff Local Action Plan
4 Existing & Proposed Measures
A number of initiatives to reduce energy demand and GHG emissions have already been
implemented in the town. This section profiles these actions. Section 5 then presents LAP
program areas for the Town of Banff’s Local Action Plan (LAP). It should be noted that the
implementation of these programs is subject to resource allocation by Town Council.
4.1 Existing Community-Wide Initiatives
4.1.1 Integrated Transportation Plan
The Integrated Transportation Plan identifies priority areas for improving transportation in the
town. Initiatives highlighted for implementation in the short-term include: improvement of bus
shelters, parking signage, traffic signalling, shuttle bus operations, pathways, concept design for
a new parkade, the Regional Transportation Study, traffic calming strategies, park-and-ride
facilities, a communications plan, Car Pool, and Go for Green programs. Already this plan has
resulted in improved tour bus parking, a year-round transit program and initial implementation of
a carpool program. While the Integrated Transportation Plan is an important step, further
analysis is recommended to develop targets for reduced congestion, reduced emissions of
common air contaminants, and reductions in GHG emissions
4.1.2 Regional Transportation Study
The Town of Banff is currently participating with other groups in the Bow River area in a
Regional Transportation Study. The goal of this study is to develop a sustainable transportation
strategy that encourages the efficient and effective movement of people and goods to and through
the region, recognizing as paramount the need to ensure protection of the ecological integrity of
the region while maintaining attractive visitor experiences 11 .
This study will include an inventory of the existing transportation network, a literature review,
forecasting, alternatives analyses, a proposed consultation process, and a Regional
Transportation Strategy. This strategy will outline steps that should be taken in the short to
medium term and to propose a long-term strategy (i.e., year 2015) for traffic demand
management and traffic systems management, including recommendations for coordinated longterm
infrastructure 12 .
11 Draft Terms of Reference Regional Transportation Study, Revised February 2001.
12 ibid
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