Translink big dollar, Metro wide decisions, input needed here:
https://engagetranslink.ca/2022-investment-plan-and-transport-2050-10-year-priorities/survey_tools/2022-investment-plan-and-transport-2050-10-year-priorities-survey?ct=t%28EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2022_TRANSPORT+2050+TEN+YEAR%29&mc_cid=0b3010fadc&mc_eid=292b397048
TransLink is seeking public feedback on the 2022 Investment Plan and Transport 2050 10-Year Priorities. They include significantly more investment in cycling than ever before, but they need to hear support from residents to make the plan a reality.
Your input will be reported on and considered by the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation and TransLink Board of Directors in the decision-making process to direct major investment decisions.
This public engagement ends on Wednesday May 4, 2022.
Question 10 of the survey invites participants to provide detailed feedback by sharing further comments.
Join HUB's call asking TransLink to front-end most of the cycling funding early in the 10-year plan. Protected bike lanes are quicker and more affordable to build and have minimal operating requirements. Front-ended investments are wise while the larger-scale BRT system is being planned.
HUB Cycling strongly supports TransLink’s plans to rapidly complete up to 75% of the Major Bikeway Network (MBN) with traffic-separated routes. 450km of bike routes will help UnGapTheMap and allow hundreds of thousands of Metro Vancouver residents interested in cycling for transportation to feel safe doing so.
HUB recommends that TransLink increase the share of Major Bikeway Network contributions up to 100% cost share with municipalities as they have more limited funding sources. The MBN has regional transportation significance beyond municipal borders.
The current vision to provide 200 new bike lockers and six new bike parkades for underserved areas is a good step forward. TransLink must also provide on-demand bike lockers at all rapid bus stops and bike parkades at all transit stations. Residents should not have to wonder when and where safe bike storage facilities are when they bike to transit. Bike parking should include charging stations for electric-assist bicycles and micro-mobility.
It’s not just about a safe ride but also what happens at the end of the trip. TransLink should incentivize, support and install publicly accessible cycling end of trip facilities at crucial destinations, including secure parking, showers, lockers, change rooms, and repair areas.