Draft - Official Community Plan - Surrey 2050

Part B – Growth Strategy

OBJECTIVE

1.2 Grow Near Transit

1.2.1 Directing Growth to the Existing Transit Network

Growing near transit facilitates the development of complete communities. It decreases automobile dependence, reduces emissions and traffic congestion, and increases housing affordability, quality of life, and accessibility for users of all ages and abilities. In turn, the area’s population and jobs support higher transit ridership which can lead to further transit investment and improvement. By directing growth to the existing transit network and growing the transit network, the growth strategy envisions more of the population living in transit served areas.

Within the existing transit network, intensification of residential lands is prioritized as follows: • Highest-Order Transit SkyTrain stations, their associated Transit Oriented Areas, and future Bus RapidTransit stations are the highest priority for intensification. Growth and intensification in areas supported by first-order transit is considered through the completion of a Secondary Plan . Second-Order Transit The RapidBus network, Bus Exchanges and their associated Transit Oriented Areas are often appropriate for intensification. Growth and intensification in areas supported by second-order transit is considered through the completion of a Secondary Plan . Third-Order Transit The Major Transit Network , Frequent Transit Network and Frequent Bus Stop Areas provide reliable, frequent transit service. They often serve unplanned areas which may be appropriate for some intensification. • •

1.2.2 Growing the Transit Network

As public transit service improves through collaboration with TransLink (see Policy Action D2.3.8), the City will undertake and prioritize planning processes in conjunction with major transit investment.

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