Official Community Plan - District of North Vancouver

The Transit Network
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Transit is the most environmentally-efficient method of moving large numbers of people and
helps reduce congestion by keeping more cars off the road. Transit is also intended to be
universally accessible to people of all ages, incomes and abilities. The District’s objective is to
support the delivery of an enhanced and more integrated transit system across the community.
Policies
1. Assess transit needs in all road improvement projects and address design implications accordingly
2. Work with the regional transportation authority to determine the frequent transit network and
integrate the District’s network of centres concept into area transit planning and priorities
3. Work with the regional transportation authority to designate Frequent Transit Development Areas
at Lower Capilano-Marine Village Centre and Lower Lynn Town Centre and to provide supporting
transit facilities and services
4. Provide transit-supportive road treatments such as transit lanes, signal timing, bus bay bulges and
queue jumpers in portions of transit corridors where appropriate
5. Facilitate convenient access to transit in the design of all development along the network of
centres
6. Encourage a multi-modal network along transit routes through enhanced walking and cycling
facilities
7. Identify opportunities for park and ride facilities near transit exchanges in consultation with the
regional transportation authority
8. Work to provide universal access at all transit stops
9. Explore the potential for alternative transit models, routes or providers such as community shuttle
services, taxis and water taxis
10. Work with the School District, the regional transportation authority and other potential partners to
explore opportunities to enhance bus service to schools where needed
11. Advocate for the establishment of a third Seabus
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