2.

Transportation

2.1.

Establish transportation data base.
1983 Cost: $12,000; 1984 Estimate: $55,000

Greater Vancouver lacks a systematic regional data base for
transportation modelling and analysis. This program js
directed towards fulfilling that need. A municipal/regional/
provincial working group has been determining needs and
priorities. In 1984 the transportation information system
will be developed and priority data collected, This is
reflected in the Significant increase in estimated cost for
1984,

Provide transportation modelling services.
1983 Cost: $87,900; 1984 Estimate: $85,000

GVRD maintains the only computer model capable of forecasting
travel demands for the region. This program provides for
Significant improvement of the mode} in 1984 to increase its
efficiency and accuracy, and for use of the model for
municipal, regional and provincial studies. An
intergovernmental committee is advising and assisting
improvement of the GYRD's modelling capabilities,

Analyse shortfalls in the region's road network and propose a
coordinated road improvement program.
1983 Cost: $45,000; 1984 Estimate: $40,000

This program provides for the analysis of road improvement
proposals in relation to regional development objectives and
forecast travel demand, and the identification of priority
improvements and actions.

Prepare proposals for improved goods movement and carry out
special transportation investigations.

1983 Cost: $13,000; 1984 Estimate: $25,000

Goods movement is an important aspect in determining
priorities for regional roads improvements. This program
provides for a special analysis of goods movement
requirements. Study of specific transportation problems
identified during 1984 is also included in this program
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