1. Regional Pedestrian and Cycling Masterplan (PCMP)
Completed: March 2011

2. Regional Transportation Plan
CONTEXT: Building on Travel Choices
Directive to establish a regional approach to walking and cycling came from Travel Choices Strategy (2002)
This is a sub-strategy of the Regional Growth Strategy (RGS)
RGS
Sub-strategy:
Travel Choices
Regional Transportation Plan
TDM Strategy
PCMP
Corridor Study
Ph I
Rapid Transit Project
Transit Future

3. Phased Approach to PCMP
Understand the Context
Jurisdictional complexities
Definition of “regional” and “regionally significant” in the context of active transportation
Consultation
Technical Advisory Committee (municipalities)
Citizen’s Advisory Committee (community)
Advocates’ Sessions
Draft the Masterplan

4. Practical Purpose of a Masterplan
What we learned regarding establishing a regional approach to active transportation
Efficiencies gained through coordination
Consistency is most important

5. Masterplan Vision 4 Types of Cyclists
“The Capital Region will be a truly livable and environmentally sustainable community, where walking and cycling are key components of an innovative and integrated transportation system. Citizens of all ages in all parts of the region will find active travel irresistible on a seamless network of Class I on- and off-street facilities appropriate for user of all abilities.
In 2038, the CRD will be lauded for its 15% regional
and 25% high density area mode share for cycling and
15% mode share for pedestrian travel.”

6. Mode Shares
No Change in Mode Share Over the Last Ten Years

7. Project Overview 5 “Es” Engineering Encouragement Education Evaluation
Enforcement

8. Engineering Primary Inter-Community (PIC) Bikeway Network
Goal is to upgrade the network to Class I or “Low Stress” bikeways

9. Metrics 775 km bikeway network 192 km meet Class 1 standard
583 km need improvement
Existing
Proposed
Total
Multi-use, off street trail
110 18
128
Separated on-street cycle track
329
Bike lane / shoulder way 68
191
259
Shared 14 45 59
192
583
775

10. Relationship Between Network Development, Programs and Mode Split

11. Engineering – On-Street Bikeway Typology
Recommended Facility Separation
Big idea

12. Level of Separation Based on speed and volume
Credit: GVCC and Pedal Forward

13. Engineering – On-Street Bikeway Typology

14. Engineering – On-Street Bikeway Typology RURAL

15. Engineering – On-Street Bikeway Typology

16. Engineering – On-Street Bikeway Typology

17. Colwood: Existing Facilities2 1

18. Colwood: Proposed Facilities2 3 1

19. Example: Sooke Road Strong / fearless Enthused and confident
Interested but concerned

20. Engineering – Pedestrian Standards
Universal design
Consistent facilities installed throughout the region
Focus on high pedestrian traffic areas: transportation hubs, commercial centres, civic destinations
Pedestrian and Cycling
Design Guidelines
Wayfinding
Transit accessibility
Parking standards

21. Education and Encouragement
Active Safe Routes to School ASRTS
Road Skills Courses
Special Events / Promotion
Rights and Responsibilities Education
Detour management for construction zones

22. Evaluation and Enforcement
Inter-municipal Oversight Cttee (PCMP)
Bicycle and Pedestrian Account
Police Liaison

23. Regional Transportation Plan
Next Step: “E”mplementation
Short Term
Medium – Long Term
Distill big, long-term, ambitious plan down to short-term actions
RSP – Gas Tax Proposal
Oversight Cttee
Soft E’s
Innovation Pilots
Amenities
Regional Transportation Plan
Recommendations for moving forward