Geographies of Metro Vancouver Case Study 2022

Running head: Geographies of Metro Vancouver 1
Geographies of Metro Vancouver
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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................3
The current condition of transportation system in Vancouver........................................................4
Problem with metro Vancouver system of transportation...............................................................6
Recommendations for improving chaos in the Vancouver city.......................................................8
Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................11
Reference list.................................................................................................................................12

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Introduction
The increasing migration to the metropolitan cities hints towards the development of
unblemished transportation system. The current study therefore aims to understand the prevailing
conditions and issues associated with the transportation system in Vancouver. The increase in the
population acts as an indirect hint to cater the various needs of transportation. Since the year
1960, Vancouver has been subjected to several city plan designs. However, prevailing practical
limitations is the sustainability of the structure being built. In similar regards, increasing the
population can enhance the carry capacity of the city leading to overcrowding.
In the recent years, it can be seen that commuters are often subjected to series of
problems while travelling. It is for the same reason; it becomes important to understand that there
is a need for rapid transportation in Vancouver to reach to one place. The major challenge in
regards to multimodal transit can cut down the cost associated with daily commuting. The
current research program therefore works on checking the comfort levels expected by the
customers. In similar regards, it can be stated the mentioned plan seem promising in theoretical
perspective. However, in practical terms things may appear difficult.
The current condition of transportation system in Vancouver
Majority of residents in the Vancouver are in need of improved public transit at
the earliest. As per survey, carried out by Angus Reid Global for TransLink’s Mayors’ Council;
it can be seen that 90% of citizens believe in transit improvement. In addition to that 80% of
residents wants the elements of the plan $7.5 billion plan to be built immediately as opposed to
the traditional plan approached for most of the regions in major transit projects (dailyhive.com,
2018). In similar regards, it can be seen that the transportation is the second most important issue

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faced by the region. Nearly, 7 out of 10 individuals are seen to complain that traffic is poor and
needs immense improvement (dailyhive.com, 2018). Metro Vancouver is under immense
pressure in regards to affordability. As pointed out by Rydergren et al. (2018), strong
transportation system can help in enhancing the scope related to mobility.
In similar regards, it can be observed that 62% of citizens in transit vote rejected
50% increase within the regional sales tax for supporting the Council plan provided by the
Mayor (dailyhive.com, 2018). If the plan had been successful, then the plan can successfully
generate $2.5 billion in a decade that covers translink and even the traditional municipal
government’s transit investments. Under the mentioned model, the federal and even provincial
governments can reach the responsibility of making Vancouver a place with easy modes of
transportation.
Metro Vancouver is subjected to confront urgent and growing needs of
transportation on a large scale. Traffic congestion is seen to grow with quality of the air
degrading at every step. The declining quality of life coupled with urban sprawl is seen to
increase that in return can threat the level of competitiveness. Continuous under investing in
regional transportation system are seen to grow. In order to address the gaps in the transport
system investments are made in building “Golden Ears and Port Mann Bridges”, “Canada and
Evergreen Lines” and even the Translink. As pointed out by Waters (2017), translink is seen to
have broad responsibility for the local transportation system but lacks power in regards to proper
investment or even management. Demands abound for larger investment in regards to public
transits. Governance, organizational and even structural problems are seen to confront TransLink
in current state and their ability to deal with planning at regional level