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
Metro Vancouver conducts policy research to help the region prepare for population, housing, and job growth. These projects support informed decision making and contribute to more coordinated planning.
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