Port Moody is embarking on the most extensive transportation study in 10 years with a review of its 2005 Master Transportation Plan.
But the city’s mayor hopes to have some major issues around the new Evergreen Line identified soon for a work plan for next year.
Mike Clay said connecting up to the new rapid transit line needs to be done by the fall of 2016 and he would like to see other issues, such as the planting of boulevard trees and Moody Centre parking resolved soon.
“By the end of the year we need to have some substantial headway on the majority of the plan,” Clay said.
Tuesday, the city laid out an extensive work plan for the new master transportation plan, which includes research of current traffic patterns and extensive public consultation.
A website will be set up to provide information and participation, a social media campaign will be implemented, along with advertising in local newspapers and there is a proposal to conduct half-day community walking tours and coffee chats to establish priorities and opportunities.
“A lot has changed and a lot has stayed the same (in 10 years),” Clay said, noting traffic grid-lock is still a problem, especially during rush hour.
He hopes to hear from people about their concerns and issues.
“Most people have an opinion and they’re really eager to talk about it and we have to come up with different ways so they can do that.”
