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DRL GVTA Technical Assessment of Operating Passenger Rail On the Interurban Corridor Final Report.pdf
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The Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority commissioned this Technical Assessment of Operating Passenger Rail on the Interurban Corridor. October 16, 2006  248k v. 4 Apr 8, 2008 3:56 PM Nathan Pachal
Executive Summary - UMA Community Rail - Township of Langley.pdf
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Executive Summary of UMA Community Rail Study completed in Feb, 2007, but was requested to be updated by the Township of Langley and released in March, 2008.  900k v. 2 Apr 11, 2008 9:17 AM Nathan Pachal
RPT-1398-088-01-SurreyReport-070110-small.pdf
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The consultant completed for the City of Surrey a high level analysis and review of the costs, benefits and some of the issues pertaining to the Fraser Valley Heritage Railway Society’s (FVHRS) recent proposal presented to the Surrey City Council in June, 2006. Report Date: January 10, 2007  4214k v. 2 Apr 9, 2008 1:03 PM Nathan Pachal
 City of Langley
Affordable_Housing_Strategy.pdf
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City of Langley's new Affordable Housing Strategy document from April 20, 2009.  416k v. 2 Apr 30, 2009 11:35 AM Joe Zaccaria
City of Langley Downtown Master Plan 2
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City of Langley Downtown Master Plan 2  Apr 30, 2009 12:24 PM Joe Zaccaria
downtown_master_plan.pdf
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City of Langley Downtown Master Plan 1   9342k v. 2 Apr 30, 2009 12:05 PM Joe Zaccaria
 FVRD
FVRD Background Paper Dev a Transp Vision for the FVRD 01 31 08.pdf
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Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) Draft Background Paper: Development of a Transportation Plan for the FVRD. January 31, 2008.  3937k v. 2 Aug 25, 2008 9:26 AM Nathan Pachal
FVRD Board Minutes Related to Transportation Study 2008.pdf
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2008 Sections of FVRD Minutes highlighting the history of origin for the August 2008 MoT RFQ - Strategic Review of Transit in the Fraser Valley.   1368k v. 2 Aug 27, 2008 8:02 PM Joe Zaccaria
FVRD Staff report ToR.pdf
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FVRD Staff Comments on the Terms of Reference - Strategic Review of Transit in the Fraser Valley July 21, 2008.  187k v. 2 Aug 25, 2008 9:26 AM Nathan Pachal
Item 4-1 2-Draft Terms of Reference.pdf
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Terms of Reference for the FVRD Strategic Review of Transit in the Fraser Valley. July 2008.  141k v. 2 Aug 25, 2008 9:26 AM Nathan Pachal
strategic FV rail vision RFQ.pdf
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August 13, 2008 MoT RFQ - Strategic Review of Transit in the Fraser Valley.  107k v. 2 Aug 27, 2008 8:02 PM Joe Zaccaria
 History
1906_03_01_Langley_Tram_Bylaw.pdf
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  297k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:44 PM Nathan Pachal
1906_03_01_Langley_Tram_Bylaw_Schedule_B.pdf
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  102k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:44 PM Nathan Pachal
1906_09_15_Surrey_Electric_Tramway_Bylaw.pdf
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  365k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:44 PM Nathan Pachal
1906_10_06_Sumas_Tramway_Bylaw.pdf
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  557k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:44 PM Nathan Pachal
1906_10_08_Matsqui_Tramway_Bylaw.pdf
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  383k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:44 PM Nathan Pachal
1907_01_05_Land_Acquisition.pdf
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  128k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:44 PM Nathan Pachal
1907_06_03_VPC_Tynehead_To_Fort_Langley.pdf
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  186k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1907_10_21_Oakes_Letter.pdf
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  373k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1912_05_11_Hope_Letter_Interurban_To_Fort_Langley.pdf
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  145k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1912_05_25_BCER_Traffic.pdf
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  213k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1968_08_26_Roberts_Bank_Rail.pdf
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  54k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1968_08_28_LMRPB_Public_Hearing.pdf
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  1364k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1968_08_LMRPB_Roberts_Bank_Rail_Brief.pdf
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  2063k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1968_09_04_Roberts_Bank_Rail.pdf
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  62k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1968_09_09_LMRPB_Roberts_Bank_Rail.pdf
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  56k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1968_09_24_BC_Hydro_Rail_2_Trains_per_Day.pdf
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  181k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1968_09_24_BC_Hydro_Railway.pdf
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  520k v. 3 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1968_09_30_LMRPB_Roberts_Bank_Railway.pdf
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  88k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1968_10_18_Roberts_Bank_Rail.pdf
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  94k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1968_10_21_LMRPB_Presentation.pdf
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  208k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1968_10_28_Roberts_Bank_Railway.pdf
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  52k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1968_11_12_Roberts_Bank_Railway.pdf
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  40k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1968_12_30_Regional_Planning_Board.pdf
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  172k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1969_01_13_Regional_Planning_Board.pdf
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  51k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1969_01_14_ToL_ROBERTS_BANK_RAIL_LINK.pdf
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  41k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1969_01_29_ToL_ROBERTS_BANK_RAIL_LINK.pdf
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  176k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1969_02_15_ToL_ROBERTS_BANK_RAILWAY.pdf
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  401k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1969_02_24_ToL_Ft_Langley_&_Overpasses.pdf
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  56k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1969_02_ROBERTS_BANK_UBC_CHRONICLE_001.pdf
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  1940k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1969_03_05_PWC_Roberts_Bank_Rail.pdf
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  48k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1969_03_10_ToL_Grade_Separation_Livingston.pdf
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  103k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1969_03_31_LMRPB.pdf
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  52k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1969_04_14_Roberts_Bank_Railway.pdf
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  151k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1969_04_28_Roberts_Bank_Rail_Relocation.pdf
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  45k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1969_05_12_Roberts_Bank_Rail.pdf
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  47k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1969_05_26_Robets_Bank_Rail_Davidson_Creek.pdf
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  48k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1969_09_25_Roberts_Bank_Rail.pdf
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  79k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1969_09_29_Roberts_Bank_Rail_Grade_Sep.pdf
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  114k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1969_09_30_Roberts_Bank_Rail.pdf
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  109k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1969_10_06_PWC_Roberts_Bank_Rail.pdf
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  69k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1969_11_04_Roberts_Bank_Rail.pdf
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  87k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1969_11_10_Roberts_Bank_Rail.pdf
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  98k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1969_11_24_Roberts_Bank_Railway.pdf
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  85k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1969_12_03_Roberts_Bank_Rail_Jardine.pdf
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  53k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1969_12_08_Roberts_Bank_Rail.pdf
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  94k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1969_12_29_Roberts_Bank_Rail_River_Road.pdf
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  49k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1970_02_23_Roberts_Bank_Rail.pdf
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  48k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1970_02_24_Certificate_1999.pdf
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  66k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:45 PM Nathan Pachal
1970_05_25_CTC_Approval.pdf
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 Polls
Get Moving BC Poll - 9-2007.pdf
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Get Moving BC Poll: Based upon what you now know about the project to expand Highway 1 from Vancouver to Langley, improve on and off ramps and twin the Port Mann Bridge would you say that you support or oppose it? - September 2007.  218k v. 2 May 8, 2008 11:21 AM Nathan Pachal
Livable Region Coalition Poll - 4-2008.pdf
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Livable Region Coalition: I'd like you to think about two transportation options being considered for the Lower Mainland: 1. Twin the Port Mann Bridge and widening Highway 1 2. Build rapid transit to Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam, expand bus and rapid transit service in Surrey, and extend rapid transit out to UBC in Vancouver. Which of these two options would be your first priority? - April 2008.   152k v. 2 May 8, 2008 11:21 AM Nathan Pachal
South of Fraser River Area - Transportation Needs and Bus Service Concepts Research.pdf
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The research objectives are: 1) to determine current transportation habits of transit riders and potential riders, 2) to assess potential demand for a number of proposed regional and local service options, and 3) to understand how bus services need to be changed to convert private vehicle users to transit. Key findings are summarized in this Executive Overview, with a more comprehensive presentation of results in the Detailed Findings section of this report. December 1999  1006k v. 2 Jun 4, 2008 12:44 PM Nathan Pachal
 Township of Langley
62A Crescent Traffic Concerns.pdf
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Report for Township of Langley Council on resident traffic concerns in the neighbourhood of 62A Crescent and 240th Street by Paul Codeiro, Manager of Transportation for TOL. The report is also a good insight into the Township policies related to area traffic concerns. Report Date: Sept. 8, 2008   165k v. 3 Sep 9, 2008 3:34 PM Joe Zaccaria
en06-55Rail_Issues_Langley_27March2006.pdf
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Report to Mayor and Council from Engineering Division. Subject: Rail Issues in Langley. March 27, 2006.  647k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:47 PM Nathan Pachal
Report to Mayor and Council on SOUTH OF FRASER AREA TRANSIT PLAN.pdf
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ToL Staff Report recommending to support Translink's South of Fraser transit plan. Also, paints the Interurban line in a unfavorable light. March 10, 2008.  804k v. 2 Apr 11, 2008 9:06 AM Nathan Pachal
Willowbrook Willoughby Commercial.pdf
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Township of Langley Report to Council on Willowbrook and Willoughby Commercial lands and development considerations.  747k v. 2 Jun 8, 2009 7:22 AM Nathan Pachal
 Transit Safety and Security
RR Safety Commuincations Presentationfinal - Joe Welsh and T.pdf
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A 2007 presentation that was given to safety and security personnel in Washington State that graphically shows what can go wrong in freight rail operations.   2699k v. 2 Apr 17, 2008 10:56 PM Joe Zaccaria
 Transportation
2003_SkyTrain_System_Monitoring_Program_Summary_Report.pdf
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Translink initiated a system-monitoring program (SMP) of the entire SkyTrain system to assess station usage and overall ridership. The goal of the SMP was to collect, analyze and report station usage. Findings of the SMP will be used as base data for a number of current and future planning processes. In addition, monitoring will be done to establish a system performance baseline from which future performance reviews can be based upon for performance trend analysis. April 21, 2003.   264k v. 2 Apr 24, 2008 3:46 PM Nathan Pachal
A Better Way for Gateway Project.pdf
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MP John Cummins' Alternate Report for the routing heavy rail away from the heart of Langley. July 6, 2007  471k v. 4 Apr 8, 2008 1:56 PM Nathan Pachal
Calgary CTrain Effective Capital Utilization.pdf
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Today, Calgary’s LRT has the highest ridership (both in total and on a per capita basis) of any North American system. This success has been achieved with a modest level of investment in comparison to costs of other recent LRT systems. Capital costs have been minimized and the effectiveness of the LRT mode has been optimized. This paper explains how Calgary has realized these achievements and become a leader in the transit industry. April 19, 2006.  1371k v. 10 Apr 8, 2008 2:00 PM Nathan Pachal
Calgarys LRT 1st 25Years.pdf
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This paper will examine the impact of LRT on travel behaviour in Calgary and the planning and operational lessons learned over 25 years of operation. The lessons encompass systems planning and design, market segmentation and access mode planning, transit oriented development, and personal security, in addition to overall experience gained with LRT operations. April 19, 2006  526k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 2:00 PM Nathan Pachal
City of Burnaby - Evergreen Line Rapid Transit Project Business Case.pdf
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To advise Council on the “Evergreen Line Rapid Transit Project Business Case” recently announced by the Province and TransLink. March 12, 2008   379k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 1:27 PM Nathan Pachal
cong_relief.pdf
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This report investigates claims that highway capacity expansion is a cost effective and desirable solution to urban traffic congestion problems. It identifies errors in proponents’ analysis that overestimate the congestion reduction impacts and economic benefits of roadway capacity expansion, overlook negative impacts of induced travel, and ignore more cost effective alternatives. This is a companion to the report, Smart Transportation Investments II: Reevaluating The Role Of Public Transit For Improving Urban Transportation. October 2006.   225k v. 2 Apr 24, 2008 3:46 PM Nathan Pachal
EVOLUTION OF GREATER VANCOUVER TRANSPORTATION MODEL.pdf
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Evolution of the Greater Vancouver Transportation Model from 13th Annual International EMME/2 User’s Conference Houston, Texas. This paper provides an overview of the evolution of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Transportation Model and focuses on the recent enhancements that were completed in 1998 as part of the GVRD’s Transportation Model Enhancement Program. This paper describes how the improvements were identified and prioritized and provides a summary of the model enhancements. October 28, 1998.   68k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:55 PM Nathan Pachal
FVLR Alternative to Gateway.pdf
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Fraser Valley Light Rail. Completed by Urban Studies Students at Simon Fraser University. The purpose of this paper is to suggest an alternative to the planned Gateway program through a consideration of contemporary perspectives on urban transportation issues. January 21st, 2007  3490k v. 3 Apr 8, 2008 2:56 PM Nathan Pachal
Grand Rapids Michigan Streetcar Feasibility DRAFT 20080530.pdf
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The 2008 Draft Streetcar Feasibility Study Report for Grand Rapids, MI  2868k v. 2 Jul 11, 2008 2:47 PM Nathan Pachal
Halcrow_technl_rpt_trnstonlyopt_31_3_2006.pdf
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The BC Gateway Program analysis found that a “transit-only” solution could generate between 430 and 660 AM peak hour transit passengers in the westbound direction over the Port Mann Bridge if implemented today. However, it would have low to marginal impacts on the existing Highway 1 congestion problem (reducing AM peak hour westbound traffic by less than 350 vehicles). March 31st, 2006.  94k v. 2 Apr 24, 2008 3:46 PM Nathan Pachal
have-all-the-time-savings-been-achieved.pdf
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Have all the travel time savings on Melbourne’ road network been achieved? No - March 2009  148k v. 2 Sep 30, 2009 11:12 AM Nathan Pachal
Lower Mainland Gateway Project - An Alternative Vision.pdf
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In this policy paper we will address specific goals and strategies needed to build a strong transportation network for the 21st Century drawing on ideas and lessons learned by urban centres around the globe. March 10, 2006  1372k v. 3 Apr 8, 2008 2:29 PM Nathan Pachal
Mission Possible COMPLETE Report.pdf
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2007 Report from the Conference Board of Canada that among other things, talks about our need for significant transportation and light rail infrastructure in Canada.  5661k v. 2 Apr 14, 2008 4:53 PM Joe Zaccaria
Negotiators' Agreement on Cost-Sharing and Construction of SkyTrain Extensions.pdf
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The negotiators for the Province and the Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority (TransLink) have agreed upon the following terms for a proposed agreement between the Province and TransLink (the parties) for cost-sharing and construction of the SkyTrain extensions and will recommend them to their principals. June 20, 1999  73k v. 2 Jun 4, 2008 9:16 AM Nathan Pachal
Next Stop Sacramento.pdf
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Applying the lessons of the Portland Streetcar and other select urban rail projects to Sacramento. September 2005.  1146k v. 2 Aug 25, 2008 9:28 AM Nathan Pachal
pattullostudy.pdf
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The Pattullo Corridor Study provides technical analysis to assist in the development of a long term replacement and / or rehabilitation strategy for the existing Pattullo Bridge. This long term strategy is required based on the vital need to address the current issues pertaining to the existing Pattullo Bridge including significant traffic safety, traffic capacity, and structural integrity concerns. - May 2008.  2420k v. 2 Aug 1, 2008 8:16 AM Nathan Pachal
Portland’s Downtown Streetcar Corridor.pdf
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Portland’s Downtown Streetcar continues the region’s tradition for innovative, comprehensive land use and transportation planning. The streetcar was financed by a mix of public and private funding. Its construction in formerly industrial areas adjacent to the downtown has spurred the creation of new vibrant neighborhoods. 2007  5778k v. 2 May 22, 2008 1:34 PM Nathan Pachal
Portland Streetcar Development Oriented Transit.pdf
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On July 20, 2001, the Portland Streetcar opened and became the first modern streetcar system in North America. It is part of a unique public/private strategy to link investment in high quality transit service with major redevelopment. January 2006.  2144k v. 2 Jul 18, 2008 12:25 PM Nathan Pachal
Provincial_Transit_Plan_LR.pdf
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BC Provincial $14 billion Transit Plan Brochure. January 14, 2008.  3829k v. 2 Apr 10, 2008 1:09 PM Nathan Pachal
Public transport privatisation in Melbourne - What went wrong?.pdf
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Privatisation of public transport has been controversial among the general public, but less so among transport academics. December 2003.   139k v. 2 May 21, 2008 11:39 AM Nathan Pachal
Road Less Travelled 2008 Report Card.pdf
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2008 Conference Board of Canada Report Card on the 2007 Mission Possible Report related to the huge need for transit and other elements in Canada.  1231k v. 4 Apr 14, 2008 5:00 PM Joe Zaccaria
Road_pricing_report.pdf
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The report summarises existing road pricing guidance in BC, potential road pricing regimes, the main issues raised by road pricing and the lessons learned to date from worldwide road pricing experience. July 25, 2005.  394k v. 2 Apr 24, 2008 3:46 PM Nathan Pachal
Roadspace Reallocation Report.pdf
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Reallocating roadspace from general traffic, to improve conditions for pedestrians or cyclists or buses or on-street light rail or other high-occupancy vehicles, is often predicted to cause major traffic problems on neighbouring streets. This paper reports on two phases of research, resulting in the examination of over 70 case studies of roadspace reallocation from eleven countries, and the collation of opinions from over 200 transport professionals worldwide. M25 motorway had not produced consistently free-flowing traffic conditions around London (despite having been built with excessive spare capacity according to the traffic conditions before its construction). However, while it was officially recognised that building roads could induce additional traffic, the opposite proposition, namely that reducing roadspace could reduce traffic, was not. March 26, 2002   678k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 2:32 PM Nathan Pachal
Seattle SLU Streetcar Financing Report.pdf
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The City of Seattle, in cooperation with the U.S Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration (FTA), proposes to construct a new streetcar line to serve the downtown, Denny Triangle and South Lake Union areas of Seattle. April 2005.  490k v. 2 Jul 18, 2008 12:25 PM Nathan Pachal
Smart Parking - BART - Oakland, CA - 2007.pdf
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Smart Parking Management to Boost Transit (BART) and Ease Congestion Oakland, California. August 2007.  70k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:01 PM Nathan Pachal
Status of Light Rail Transit and the City's Role.pdf
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To report on the status of the implementation of the Broadway Light Rapid Transit Project. June 18, 1996  45k v. 2 Jun 4, 2008 9:16 AM Nathan Pachal
sxd_FRB08PortMann.pdf
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This bulletin explores the application of European modern tram technology as an alternative to highway expansion. Specifically, it examines the relative advantage of spending public funds in excess of 3 billion dollars for bridge and highway construction to provide freeway access to Vancouver versus spending the same amount for an easily accessible light rail system to serve the entire South of Fraser region.  7697k v. 2 Jun 8, 2009 7:26 AM Nathan Pachal
tc_congestion[1].pdf
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The Cost of Urban Congestion in Canada study developed congestion indicators for the nine largest urban areas in Canada. The research required the development of common means to measure congestion and extract the requisite data for the indicators from each urban area’s travel demand forecasting models. Although the models all produce the same outputs (i.e. simulations of vehicle trips), there were structural and methodological differences among them. Some of the differences are obvious - such as the definition of expressways and arterials – while others are subtle, such as the methods used to calibrate the urban models. Consequently, the differences are significant enough not to allow a simple comparison of congestion across all nine urban areas. However, such congestion indicators, if collected over time, could be particularly useful in tracking trends. March 22, 2006.  436k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 4:00 PM Nathan Pachal
The Case for the Tram - Learning from Portland.pdf
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This study exposes one potential option to what would be a very large investment in subway technology. Alternative transit strategies have their costs and benefits. This study demonstrates that the money needed for one 12 km subway line would be more than enough to rebuild and substantially expand the region’s entire historic streetcar system. - UBC Professor Patrick M. Condon, Sigrid Gruenberger, Marta Klaptocz - May 2008  5846k v. 2 Jun 17, 2008 10:54 AM Nathan Pachal
The truth, the myths, an.pdf
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The Truth, The Myths, And The Possible In Freight Road Pricing In Congested Urban Areas. - 2006  268k v. 2 Sep 22, 2009 6:43 AM Nathan Pachal
Transportation Modes.pdf
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Transportation Modes: An Overview. Transport modes are the means by which people and freight are carried. They fall into one of three basic types, depending on over what surface they travel – land (road, rail and pipelines), water (shipping), and air. Each mode is characterized by a set of technical, operational and commercial characteristics.   221k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:57 PM Nathan Pachal
transport report Victoria.pdf
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Evaluating Public Transit Benefits and Costs from Victoria Transport Policy Institute. December 1st, 2006.  917k v. 2 Apr 8, 2008 3:03 PM Nathan Pachal
Travel Characteristics of Traffic on the Highway 1 Corridor.pdf
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The purpose of this report is to provide some of the results of recent surveys as they pertain to travel on Highway 1 between Surrey/Langley and the Burrard Peninsula. The following map illustrates the GVRD municipalities and the Burrard Peninsula. July 2, 2004.  1205k v. 2 Apr 24, 2008 3:46 PM Nathan Pachal
 Trip Diary
2006_05_TRIP_DIARIES_FRASER VALLEY.pdf
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A survey of current travel patterns in Fraser Valley Region District to Metro Vancouver conducted jointly by the Ministry of Transportation and TransLink. May, 2006  1977k v. 2 Apr 10, 2008 12:53 PM Nathan Pachal
Trip_Diary_Summary-TransLink.pdf
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A survey of current travel patterns in Greater Vancouver conducted jointly by the Ministry of Transportation and TransLink. July, 2004  7887k v. 2 Apr 10, 2008 12:53 PM Nathan Pachal
 Urban Planning
928E9AB2BF994DE89D03A436747AC557-cd Jericho Sub Neighbourhood Plan_7.pdf
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A May 26, 2008 Township of Langley Planning Staff Report related to development in the Jericho Neighbourhood area and preservation of the 200th Street Transit Corridor.  345k v. 2 May 27, 2008 2:23 PM Nathan Pachal
CHILD AND YOUTH FRIENDLY LAND-USE AND TRANSPORT PLANNING GUIDELINES FOR BRITISH COLUMBIA.pdf
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This document is in three parts. The first part provides reasons as to why land-use and transport planning should be made more child- and youth-friendly. The second part sets out 27 guidelines that could be applied in the course of a municipality or other agency becoming more child- and youth-friendly in its transport and land-use planning. The third part provides some discussion of implementation issues. April 30, 2005  1266k v. 2 Apr 9, 2008 5:54 PM Nathan Pachal
Downtown Langley Master Plan.pdf
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Downtown Langley has significant redevelopment potential. Redevelopment interest in the Downtown area and adjoining recent residential development are indicators that a well-directed plan that coordinates public and private infrastructure, public realm, and additional community services is needed. At the same time, the goal to retain the sense of “special place” is paramount. The market and land economics analysis indicates demand for low profile compact mixed use development, while mid to high rise development could have medium to long term potential outside the Core Area. This Plan could accelerate even the 10 year redevelopment time table as it represents a coordinated approach to community amenities and services. The challenge will be managing this transformation so that existing uses are supported while new development is encouraged that fits with the adjoining context. November 16th, 2007  9342k v. 2 May 29, 2008 10:25 AM Nathan Pachal
EPAParkingSpaces06.pdf
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When you shop, you may visit a mall, or go to your town’s main street. At the mall, you probably cruise past rows and rows of empty parking, the spaces filled only one day a year. Maybe you head downtown, but can only find vacant storefronts. And where things are bustling, you can’t find convenient parking near the stores you want to visit. All three of these scenarios represent a “parking problem” that has a negative impact on other community goals. At the mall, overbuilt parking consumes land and wastes money. Downtown, storefronts may sit empty because new businesses that would like to move in can’t meet high parking requirements – and too little parking makes good businesses less viable.  3515k v. 2 Feb 20, 2009 9:24 AM Nathan Pachal
evmanual.pdf
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A detailed manual on infrastructure that can be used in single-family and multi-family developments to charge electric cars.   433k v. 2 Jul 29, 2008 8:28 PM Nathan Pachal
Metro Vancouver Sustainability Report2009.pdf
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Since 2002 Metro Vancouver has used the Sustainable Region Initiative as its framework for decision-making and a guide for translating sustainability principles into action. The purpose of this report is to help assess our progress towards becoming a sustainable region.   1266k v. 2 Feb 10, 2009 10:53 AM Nathan Pachal
sgbc-infrastructure-report-web.pdf
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This report examines the potential for infrastructure financing mechanisms to contribute to smart growth outcomes. The report describes 15 tools currently used in the US or in Canada, provides an overview of each mechanism, indicates what kind of infrastructure it can be applied to, describes the potential smart growth outcomes, lists the advantages and disadvantages, identifies cities where the tool is being used, and provides an information source. It also includes detailed case studies of 10 of those mechanisms in use. Published 2008. Author Ray Tomalty.  2551k v. 3 Apr 9, 2008 5:58 PM Nathan Pachal
transit_friendly.pdf
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The Transit Friendly Design Guide flows from the Calgary Transportation Plan 1995 and the Sustainable Suburbs Study. It has been developed with the help of community stakeholders to describe how community design and transit service can be mutually supportive. Application of the principles and policies contained in this guide will create an environment that will help make Calgary Transit’s vision a reality. April 2006  903k v. 2 Apr 17, 2008 7:56 PM Nathan Pachal
transit_oriented_development_guidelines.pdf
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Transit Oriented Development (TOD) is a walkable, mixed use form of development focused around a transit station. Concentrating higher density development near the station makes transit convenient and encourages ridership. This Best Practices Handbook introduces the key planning principles behind successful TOD. It summarizes some of the current practices for designing and implementing transit oriented development. January 2004.  1065k v. 2 Apr 17, 2008 8:05 PM Nathan Pachal
US and Canadian Cities - Patrick Condon Primer.pdf
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At the westernmost crossing between Canada and the US stands the Peace Arch monument. The motto “Children of a Common Mother” is written there in two foot high bronze letters, a motto that emphasizes the similar genesis for each country. Looking across the waters of the Georgia Straight from here you can see San Juan Island, site of the short lived “Pig War”, the last armed conflict between Canada (or British North America as it was then known) and the United States. Since that time peace has reigned, but differences persist. In the past fifty years a new and important difference has emerged, the difference between the US metropolitan areas and their Canadian counterparts. What explains these differences, and what can we learn from them? This paper provides an introduction to the question, sketched out in exceedingly broad strokes, for the sake of seeding discussion and provoking debate. April 6, 2004  2480k v. 5 Apr 8, 2008 2:36 PM Nathan Pachal