Glossary (CRD Transportation Governance Workbook)

Glossary (CRD Transportation Governance Workbook)

Active Transportation

If you get to your destination using your own power, that’s active transportation. It includes walking, cycling, the use of a wheelchair, skateboarding, scootering, rollerblading, running, horseback riding, kayaking and canoeing, as well as using devices that give you a boost, like mobility aids, electric bikes and electric kick scooters.

Behaviour Change

Modifying people’s actions, attitudes and habits. In this case, behaviour change refers to initiatives and campaigns that reduce the barriers that hinder people from using active and sustainable transportation. Behaviour change supports Transportation Demand Management and is typically delivered through targeted education and outreach.

Connectivity

The degree to which destinations are connected to one another and the directness of links. For example, a well-connected transportation network enables more direct travel between destinations. In the context of this questionnaire, questions about connectivity ask for feedback about what is more important as an area of focus: that the transportation network is connected within your own municipality or to destinations across the region.

Harmonizing design standards and bylaws

Agreed upon design standards and bylaw requirements shared across 13 municipalities and, where applicable, three electoral areas to ensure a relatively seamless user experience. In our region, harmonizing design standards and bylaws would require local governments to amend existing or adopt new bylaws so that regulations are the same across all local governments.

Local

In this context, local means transportation matters within your municipality or electoral area that support how residents move around but are not designated corridors on the Regional Multi-modal Network (see Figure 1), Pedestrian and Cycling Master Plan or BC Transit’s Frequent Transit Network. Transportation matters that are local in nature generally benefit the residents of a single municipality or electoral area, play a connecting role to the regional network and can usually be delivered without significant impact on the Regional Multi-modal network.

Mobility

Having good quality multi-modal transportation options so that people can move around the region easily and efficiently.

Mode share

The percentage of trips taken using a particular type of transportation, such as walking, cycling, transit or personal vehicle. The mode share in our region is 26.6% of trips taken by walking, cycling and transit. The regional objective is to achieve a mode share of 45% of trips taken by active transportation and transit.

Mode shift

The change from using one mode of transportation to another. Recognizing that transportation modes are not always a choice and that in our region, the road network is largely built out, the desired shift is from single-occupancy vehicles to active and sustainable modes of transportation. For example, walking, cycling, public transit, carpooling or using electric vehicles to reduce environmental impact, congestion and promote healthier and more efficient travel options.

New Mobility Services

Non-traditional transportation services, means of transport and technological innovations that change the way we get around, share and use transportation infrastructure. Examples of new mobility services include large scale ride-hailing companies, car sharing and electric scooters. In other words, anything that is not a traditional means of transportation (e.g. bike, bus, personal vehicle).

Regional

In this context, regional means designated transportation corridors on the Regional Multi-modal Network (see Figure 1). These corridors connect residential, employment and growth centers (also known as nodes). The Regional Transportation Plan, Pedestrian and Cycling Master Plan and BC Transit’s Frequent Transit Network identify these corridors and nodes. Transportation matters that are regional in nature require coordination among partners to deliver, benefit more than one municipality and impact the residents of more than one municipality.

Regional Multi-modal Network (RMN)

Established in the Regional Transportation Plan, the RMN is a desired network of regionally significant transportation corridors, including major roads and trails, connecting with local and provincial networks and centers. Along the RMN, walking, cycling and using transit are viable alternatives to driving. The RMN map is provided in Figure 1.

Regional Transportation Plan (RTP)

The RTP establishes a vision for transportation in the region and outlines outcomes and actions needed to achieve this vision. The RTP identifies the Regional Multi-modal Network, aims to improve mobility between communities, expand the range of accessible and affordable transportation options and support regional sustainability.

Sustainable transportation

Modes of transportation that reduce or eliminate greenhouse gas emissions, including active transportation as well as transit, carpooling and electric vehicles.

Traffic congestion

When the volume of vehicles on the road exceeds the capacity of the infrastructure, resulting in slower travel speeds, increased travel times, and reduced overall transportation efficiency. The regional road network is already built out in our region, making it challenging to implement infrastructure solutions that address congestion due to cost and geography. To address this, there is a need to shift mode share and explore alternative transportation options.

Transportation Demand Management (TDM)

A strategy aimed at reducing congestion by providing people with choice in how, when and whether they travel.

Transportation governance

Decision-making structures, processes, policies and practices in place to deliver transportation services in the region. A governance structure sets out the powers, skills and responsibilities to provide services, including how decisions are made, who is involved in those decisions, who pays and who is accountable for implementation.