Connecting transportation and land use
Land use and transportation are closely linked. Where and how we build affects how people get around and experience their communities. In turn, transportation decisions shape development patterns and influence economic activity.
Metro Vancouver works with member jurisdictions, TransLink, other orders of government, and stakeholders to coordinate land use and transportation planning.
Metro Vancouver’s role
Metro 2050, the Regional Growth Strategy, and Transport 2050, the Regional Transportation Strategy, are closely connected strategies that guide how our region grows and moves. Metro 2050, led by Metro Vancouver, focuses on land use and growth management. Transport 2050, led by TransLink, focuses on transportation and transit. Together, they help create a more livable, connected, and sustainable region.
Metro 2050 outlines key strategies to support sustainable transportation choices by coordinating land use and transportation planning such as:
- Locating high-traffic land uses near transit-rich areas
- Reducing parking requirements in areas with good transit access
- Improving infrastructure for transit, walking, cycling, and carpooling
- Supporting TransLink in implementing a the regional Regional Goods Movement Strategy
- Collaborating with provincial and federal governments to support safe and efficient goods movement by protecting rail corridors and waterway access
Regional parking studies
Metro Vancouver conducts parking studies to better understand how parking is used in residential apartment buildings across the region. These insights help planners, developers, and decision-makers determine the right amount of parking — supporting more affordable, sustainable, and livable housing options.
Housing and Transportation Cost Burden Study
To better understand how housing and transportation choices affect affordability, Metro Vancouver studied the combined cost burden across different areas of the region. This helps highlight how location and other factors impact household costs — and informs planning for more affordable, connected communities.