Draft - Official Community Plan - Surrey 2050

Appendix 3 – Surrey 2050

Metro 2050 Goal 5: Support Sustainable Transportation Choices

Strategy 5.1 Coordinate land use and transportation to encourage transit, multiple-occupancy vehicles, cycling and walking

Sec Policy

Applicable OCP Policies

Adopt Regional Context Statements that:

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identify land use and transportation policies and actions to encourage a greater share of trips made by transit, shared mobility options, cycling, walking, and rolling

D2.1.2 Promote a robust street network that: a. Supports multi-modal transportation options/multiple travel options; b. Connects public spaces ; and c. Discourages cul-de-sacs and large blocks. D2.1.3 Ensure new developments provide transportation infrastructure as specified by the City ’s engineering design standards to serve the site and connect seamlessly with the surrounding transportation network. D2.2.1 Improve pedestrian safety and comfort through design strategies, including: a. Ensuring sidewalks are built to current standards; b. Increasing mid-block crossing opportunities where appropriate; c. Expanding crosswalks where warranted; and d. Managing vehicle speeds and volumes on local roads and in neighbourhoods.

D2.2.2 Establish and complete a core cycling network that is connected and safe.

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D2.2.3 Locate bicycle and micromobility -supportive facilities near rapid transit stations, bus exchanges and appropriate locations along transit corridors. D2.2.4 Implement the Sidewalk Action Plan that prioritizes safe pedestrian access to schools, bus stops and rapid transit stations, parks and daily needs such as grocery stores.

D2.3.1 Support the development of City Centre as the major transit hub for the South of Fraser region.

D2.3.2 Support the planning and development of a grid based transit network in Surrey that connects City Centre, Town Centres, planned neighbourhoods and neighbouring communities.

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