The Lougheed Connector and the Oxford Overpass Studies which examine alternatives and preferred options for these two major projects. Area Control Plans tor Riverwood, the Dominion Triangle and the Northeast Sector, which identify conceptual road patterns and hierarchies. Provincial Plans Comprehensive plans that deal with transportation issues throughout the Lower Mainland are formulated at senior levels of government. Some of the proposals in the Ministry of Transportation and Highways' Long-Term Plan that will affect Port Coquitlam include the David-Pathan Connector in Coquitlam and potential crossings of the Coquitlam and Pitt Rivers. The G.V.R.D. has completed a draft of the Transport 2021 study, which focuses on Traffic Demand Management. The G.V.R.D. is attempting to implement actions that will create alternatives to the automobile and discourage long-distance commuting. The Trans-Canada Highway Study, which was prepared by Delcan and commissioned by the Minstry of Transportation and Highways, examines the future of the highway between Vancouver and Langley. Potential actions proposed in the study include the twinning of the Port Mann Bridge and the construction of a new bridge between Pitt Meadowns and Port Coquitlam over the Pitt River. V. EF NSPORTATION PR T IN PORT COQUITLAM: The City has identified a number of road improvement projects that are consistent with the local and regional transportation plans. 1. Short Term Projects (Within 2 Years) The following short-term projects are expected to be constructed in 1994 or 1995 (see Figure 6). Once implemented, they address the immediate problems of congestion. a. The Lougheed Connector - funded by the City and will! include replacement and widening of the Bailey Bridge. The Mary Hill Bypass Completion - the design has been completed by the Ministry of Transportation and Highways. This project will involve the widening of the Mary Hill Bypass under the C.P. Rail crossing. PAGE | Ad