Five local governments in the North Shore have come together to say that traffic congestion in the region has turned into a crisis.
The City of North Vancouver, the District of North Vancouver, the District of West Vancouver, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation) have formed North Shore Connects, a group that advocates for improved transportation and reduced of traffic in the region. with Burrard Inlet rapid transit a top priority.
“The North Shore attracts thousands of people daily, seven days a week, and while the North Shore is fortunate to have a strong economy, transportation challenges are affecting the ability of North Vancouver businesses and employers to attract and retain employees, ”said the District of North Vancouver Mayor Mike Little said.
An economic impact study suggests that adding a rapid transit connection could divert more than 50,000 vehicle trips per day away from the Lions Gate and Ironworkers Memorial bridges, and lead to better connectivity to four First Nations reservations.
North Shore Connects says it is also looking for an extension of the Western Lower Level Highway, an east-west secondary connector from the Park Royal area to West 1st via the Capilano River.
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It is also working with the British Columbia Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure to develop a long-term plan for the section of Highway 1 between Lynn Valley Road and the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal.
The group will meet with the Council of Mayors and TransLink next Monday.
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