The Central Valley Greenway (CVG), is an extensive, multi-stage transportation and recreation project connecting the cities of Vancouver, Burnaby, and New Westminster with a regional network of bikeways, trails, and green spaces. When complete, the 25 kilometre greenway will connect 11 skytrain stations, 23 bus routes, 16 existing bike routes, and 11 greenways. The greenway route runs from False Creek in Vancouver through Burnaby to the Fraser River in New Westminster. The goal of the project is to increase walking and cycling, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve transit connections, community amenities and other sustainable transportation options (City of Vancouver, 2010).
The ideaf for the CVG emerged during the 1980s, when the Greater Vancouver Regional District (now Metro Vancouver) was exploring the concept of a regional greenway network. Over the following decade, the Central Valley was identified as a key route within local greenway and bikeway network plans. The first section of the greenway along Grandview Highway North between Commercial Drive and Slocan Street opened in 2002 an includes amenities such as bike routes; improved lighting; habitat restoration; drinking fountains; a butterfly garden; seating areas, and public art. Completion of the second
Universities, community groups, arts associations, and local businesses wer all encouraged to participate in the collaborative creation of the greenway. Programs such as 'Sponsor the Trail' engage local volunteers in stewardship programs. The positive impacts of the CVG are expected to be far reaching including reduced traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions, improved awareness of non-motorized transportation alternatives, increased plant and wildlife habitat, and the promotion of physical activity.
The CVG is one of the six innovative sustainable transportation projects under the Urban Transportation Showcase Program by Transport Canada, making up over $15 million of the total $35 million budget.
www.translink.bc.ca/Plans_Projects/Urban_Showcase/Central_Valley
Tours: Open to the public
Sources
This post was imported from the 'Greater Vancouver Green Guide', it's part of the 'Green Guide Portal' to the Green Building Brain.
The Central Valley Greenway (CVG) is an extensive transportation and recreation project that links the cities of Vancouver, Burnaby, and New Westminster with an environmentally friendly greenway. The CVG will be the primary link connecting a regional network of bikeways, trails, and green spaces throughout Greater Vancouver. It connects 11 skytrain stations, 23 bus routes, 16 existing bike routes, and 11 greenways. The greenway route runs from False Creek in Vancouver, through Burnaby, to the Fraser River in New Westminster. The goal of the program is to increase walking and cycling, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve transit connections, community amenities and other sustainable transportation options (City of Vancouver, 2010).
The concept of the CVG arose during the 1980s when the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) was exploring the concept of a regional greenway network. Over the following decades, the Central Valley was identified as a key route within local greenway and bikeway network plans. The first section of the greenway along Grandview Highway North between Commercial Drive and Slocan Street was completed in 2001.
Universities, community groups, arts associations, and local businesses are all encouraged to participate in the collaborative creation of the greenway. Programs such as 'Sponsor the Trail' engage local volunteers in stewardship programs. The positive impacts of the CVG are expected to be far reaching including reduced traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions, improved awareness of non-motorized transportation alternatives, increased plant and wildlife habitat, and the promotion of physical activity.
The CVG is one of the six innovative sustainable transportation projects under the Urban Transportation Showcase Program by Transport Canada, making up over $15 million of the total $35 million budget.
www.translink.bc.ca/Plans_Projects/Urban_Showcase/Central_Valley
Tours: Built sections open to the public
Sources
This Post Was imported from the 'Greater Vancouver Green Guide', it's part of the 'Green Guide Portal' to the Green Building Brain
ibudke,
over 3 years ago
