Transportation is consistently identified by Coquitlam residents as one of the most important issues facing the City. The demand for improved transportation is generated by rapid growth in recent years and the expectation that population and employment in the City will continue to grow at significant rates in the future.
The Strategic Transportation Plan was approved by Council in 2001 and prepared together with the Citywide Official Community Plan to recommend transportation improvements for all types of travel in the City for the next 20 years and beyond. The Planis presently being updated to take into consideration changes in the reginal context.
What is the purpose of the Strategic Transportation Plan?
The Strategic Transportation Plan:
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Identifies road improvements to address key areas of congestion and mobility for goods and services;
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Recommends facilities and programs to increase the attractiveness of transit, cycling and walking within Coquitlam; and
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Helps to guide the City in making decisions for capital plan spending and in setting priorities and aligning transportation investments for maintenance, rehabilitation and new projects.
What are the key goals and objectives identified for the City of Coquitlam in the Strategic Transportation Plan?
The Strategic Transportation Plan outlines four key goals and several objectives. The four key goals are:
How is the Strategic Transportation Plan structured?
The Strategic Transportation Plan has four basic components: