Project Summary: Active Transportation Plan (N-073)
A technical project summary document detailing the Active Transportation Plan's objectives, funding sources, and projected operational costs through FY5.
Project Summary
Priority: Strategic Project Name: Active Transportation Plan Code: 1-2-03100-615 CC310-08 Submitted by: John Rosenberg, Director of Engineering
Executive Summary
View Royal residents move around the community in many different ways – walking, cycling, transit, driving, carpooling – the list goes on. The Town of View Royal is committed to improving walking, cycling and other active mobility options by creating an “Active Transportation” plan (ATP). Staff were successful with grant approval in the amount of $50,000, requiring an earlier completion date. The Plan will have to be completed concurrently with the OCP. Staff will create an RFP in the spring of 2022 with the intent to complete the plan by the spring of 2023.
Business problem and opportunity
The most recent master transportation plan was completed in 2008 and a minor revision was performed in 2015. Although the transportation plan initially contained information on alternative modes to vehicular traffic, an “Active” transportation plan emphasizes alternative modes.
Proposed project objectives
By completing an “Active” transportation plan it will help to shift mode preference and will update the infrastructure specifications to current recognized standards. Many benefits can be realized with the completion of the plan:
- Environmental- reduces pollution and GHG emissions.
- Social- Affordable for all ages and abilities, promotes social interaction.
- Safety- Reduced risk of collisions, streets feel safer.
- Health- Physical activity reduces chronic diseases, promotes a healthier community.
- Economic- supports economic diversity, promote shopping locally, attracts visitors.
Business risks
The Town has provided various amenities to recognize alternative modes. An “Active” transportation plan will create designs that lead to changes in mode preference, which is the key to successfully changing people’s habits.
Proposed sources of funding
DCCs $105,000 Provincial Active Transportation Network Plan 50% grant funding up to $50,000 (Approved-Project #065OA121980)
Costs and benefits
| Costs | FY1 | FY2 | FY3 | FY4 | FY5 | 5-year Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital | 0 | |||||
| Operational | 145,000 | 10,000 | 155,000 | |||
| Total | 145,000 | 10,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 155,000 |
| Benefits | ||||||
| Tangible | ||||||
| Intangible |
Recommendation
THAT the Committee recommend the 2022-2026 Financial Plan include Active Transportation Plan in 2022/2023 to be funded by Provincial grant and DCCs.