CPIE Township of Langley Presentation 2014-02-06

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2014 Taskforce PropoPresenter: James HansenCommittee:Community Participation, Infrastructu

2014-02-06



Project Proposals I propose the existing two tasks “Infrastructure Planning Process Review” and

“Bike Commuting to Employment”, expanding into a Langley Township Urban, Soci

and Travel Improvement Strategy, which will be headed by a committee taskforce.

This will combine existing aims of these tasks into a coordinated strategy, and expan

upon the issues to make sure they are addressed in context.

Existing Tasks:

- How can the TOL encourage bike commuting to employment lands?

- Review potential developer incentives and policy options to encourage

development in employment land to install showers and secure bike

storage.

- Consider ‘hard’ infrastructure and social infrastructure such as places

and spaces for programs required by the expected population including

child care, public health, family programs, youth spaces, etc.

- Look at the impact of climate change





Budget OverviewPaying for changes and improvements



Balancing Needs with the Budget

- DeveloperIncentives (Freedevelopment / More taxesover long term)

- Assets

- Taxes

- Tolls- Parking Meters

- Developer Rebates

- Roads / Sidewalks /Cyclepaths

- Street Lighting

- Maintenance

- Legal Fees- Grants

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Balancing Needs with the Budget

For every proposal, the taskforce will attempt to

propose a source for funding if required. Funding source may not provide immediate

revenue, for example through municipal taxesfrom incentivised developments.

For safety or other urgent concerns, budget may

not be able to cover total cost but ideas will stillbe put forward.

All proposals will be backed by data and research



Budgeting Examples

½ Cent a Litre Gas TaxAverage Annual Fuel Consumption per Vehicle¹: 2625.71 litresx Population of TOL: 104,177 people (assuming 1 person = 1 car)= 273538590.67 litresUsed in Berkeley, California

1: http://www.epa.gov/otaq/consumer/420f08024.pdf2: http://www2.canada.com/vancouversun/news/story.html?id=f72fc17f-5360-4339-9

Could B

$1.36 M

Increasing DensityMore units paying Municipal Taxes to the council.

Parking MetersAverage Annual Revenue from Parking Meter: $10,000(based on Vancouver) x 50 Meters

Could B$500,0

1% Rise in Municipal TaxIncreasing Municipal Taxes collected by the council.



Project OverviewWhat the taskforce will do and why it is needed



Project OverviewOversee All Township Communities

• Identify issues across all communities• Resolve shortfalls in specific communities.• Provide oversight and analyse community needs.• Increase urban standard across all communities.




1. Township ProposesNeighbourhood orCommunity Plan

2. Developers who wish tobuild in designated area

must follow plan.

Creates fixed aesthetic or look forthe area.

Keeps developments in-keeping witharea.

Sets a development standard. Developments meet community

approval.

THE CURRENT COMMUNITY PLAN SYSTEM - POSITIVES




THE CURRENT COMMUNITY PLAN SYSTEM - NEGATIVES

Ex 2. Inconsistencies in the quality of the urfor example sudden terminations of bikelane

× Plan may never be fully implemented.× Plan is treated as final, even when

community/social/infrastructure needsare not met.

× Developments may meet approval, butneeded developments may never arrive.

Why does this matter?By having incomplete and patchy inthis, we are making people drive in

cycling, increasing pollution and tra

Ex 1. Some areas have never be developed, in urban standard.

We will collect data on theseissues around the townshipto form proposals thatresolve these issues.






THE CURRENT COMMUNITY PLAN SYSTEM - NEGATIVES

× Pedestrian/Cycling priority areas, such as Schools, Universities and Transit hubsleft unconnected.

No Sidewalk or Cyclepath to/fromLangley Secondary School – children

have to walk on shoulder.

No Sidewalk to/from TWU. Shoulder Cyclepath.Underpasses like thiare divided by busy the Township.



Project OverviewThe Mandate1. Oversee Communities: We can use a city-planning style approach, as used

in the “olden days” to make proposals for a better city from a less-scattered perspective. (Covered in previous slides)

2. Urban investment: Making changes that attract more/better developers foreconomic growth and fulfillment of community needs.

3. Social programmes and spaces: Improving quality of life for children andgeneral public.

4. Travel Improvement: We can propose changes that reduce car-use, and

address environmental and public health concerns, in addition toimproving safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

These changes could be in the form of infrastructure, bylaw changes, or otherproposals.

We can make the Township an even better place to live!



Project AreasLooking at the Project in Detail



Urban Investment Project AreasMaking Development and Civic Improvement Proposals

Increasing desirability of areas through urban investment.

Bylaws for economic benefit, such as Zoning Changes andincentives for increased Density.

Developing places and spaces for programs required by theexpected population including child care, public health, familyprograms, youth spaces, etc.

Improving public spaces.

Civic improvements required from developers.

Renewal of areas to be less car-centric. Development of new lesscar-centric areas.

Consider whether these developments will be effected by climatechange e.g. rising water levels.

Consider ways of attracting residents and tourists to areas foreconomic benefit.

Consider “unique” stores/attractions/restaurants/outlets



Urban Investment Project AreasStrategy

These are some examples that could form part of the strategy.

What areas are the oldest and require updating.

What things can be done to improve area cosmetically(beautification).

Who/what people to work with to increase investment.

What do businesses/people want to see the government do tohelp.

Determining plans for areas.

Public input on plans.



Social Investment Project AreasImproving quality of life for children and general public.

The Township does not have Social Planners.

The taskforce can look into improving access to the types ofservices that communities need to access.

Space for non-profit programmes and services is still too high formost non Profits to afford, even in Municipal facilities.

Address the shortage of early childhood programming – improvingchildhood outcomes so that children are ready to enter schoolready to meet academic, emotional, social and communicationchallenges.

Make proposals to the council to consider this type ofinfrastructure need when they are making plans with developers.(Linking with urban investment)

Developers are asked to put in streets and sewers and lighting, butthey do not contribute community space (or community showers orbike parking spaces.)

Improving the Community and helping it come together throughpublic spaces and non-profit programmes.



Important to encourage more walking andcycling for public health and reduction ofroad traffic.

Currently there are areas in the townshipwhere people have to walk on busy roadswithout sidewalks, or cycle on narrowunmaintained shoulders.

New office buildings are being constructed

with no provisions for bike racks.

Township is rural in nature, this isnecessary to help it transition into having ahigher urban standard as it grows.

People may be unaware of existingfacilities that exist close by.

Travel Improvement Project AreasWalking and Cycling



Improving safety not just for cyclists but for pedestrians also.

Increasing awareness of existing infrastructure and civicfacilities (e.g. with signage)

Suggesting improvements to and new infrastructure.

Reducing/eliminating car use for short trips.

Suggesting requirements/bylaws for new buildings toencourage cycling.

Implementing the 4Es of Cycling:- Engineering (Infrastructure)- EncouragementThere is a huge untapped demographic out there that would cycle if they felt safer on ourroadways. They will not come if we just build it!- EducationCyclist skills and motorist adaptation to cyclists. Public programmes, better signage, etc.- EnforcementIntroduced laws to protect both for cyclists and motorists will have to be enforced, e.g. fines

blocking cyclepaths.

Travel Improvement Project AreasStrategy



Final ThoughtsWhy cover so many broad topics? E.g. Social Issues with Urban Investment?

Because they are all connected. With more investment comes more public space and

programmes, with more travel infrastructure comes more urban investment and so on. Wfully solve the issues without addressing the big picture.

What is the ultimate goal of this project?

To see a change in the Township which balances the needs of developers with the needscommunity, improving the environment, opportunities and results for both.

Although the tasks of this project will use real data, our imagination for new ideas is still iand will be required for the project.

If we work with developers to create more community and pedestrian-orientated develothen the city will develop to become better in these areas as a whole, and connecting t

infrastructure will come naturally.





Collect data on current urban investment. Examples:- What developments lead to fulfilling community needs.

- Fulfillment of community plans.- Current development incentives / opinions from developers.- Areas which have a lack of specific or general growth / development.

Collect data on public programmes, facilities and gathering places. Examples:- Number of public programmes vs number of households in areas.- Current cost of renting facilities vs what non-profits can afford

Collect data on current vehicle, cyclist and pedestrian travel.Examples:- Usage in key areas like Schools / Colleges / Universities- Areas with “gaps” in travel infrastructure.

- Office buildings with / without facilities for cyclists.- Quality of Primary Routes (200th St, 88th Ave, 16th Ave, Fraser Highway etc.)

Propose needed investments, changes and/or bylaws based on data, safety,economic and public benefit.

Determine sources of funding for improvements.

Present proposals to township for implementation.

Project OverviewLangley Township Urban, Social and Travel Improvement Strategy

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