There is no legal limit to the length of time that a train may block a road. However, as of 2014, federal regulations limit the extent to which shunting and idling operations may block roads. The relevant law, referred to colloquially as the “five-minute rule”, is Section 97(2) of the Grade Crossing Regulations (https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2014-275/FullText.html), which…

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Traffic Calming Measure Location Status Crosswalk Dunlevy Ave & E. Pender St ·  Informed by community feedback, being upgraded to raised crossing with bulges ·  Design is underway, to be installed in late 2023 One way Southbound 400 Campbell St ·  Implementation scheduled for April 2023 30 km/h Speed Zone Neighbourhood wide ·  Implementation scheduled for April 2023 Chicane…

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Since 2008, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA) has been trying to reduce emissions from older diesel trucks that were put in service before current air emissions technologies were required. Emissions from these older trucks are a major source of nitrogen oxide, black carbon and particulate matter, which have been proven to cause a growing list of…

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On March 6, 2023 we sent the following letter to the current Park Board commissioners, whom we’re told will soon “be prioritizing which parks are up for renewal in the 2023-2026 Capital Plan and Strathcona Park is still under consideration.“ To: Bastyovanszky, Brennan <Brennan.Bastyovanszky@vancouver.ca>; Christensen, Laura <Laura.Christensen@vancouver.ca>; Digby, Tom <Tom.Digby@vancouver.ca>; Haer, Angela <Angela.Haer@vancouver.ca>; Howard, Marie-Claire <Marie-Claire.Howard@vancouver.ca>;…

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The SRA will be hosting an Air Quality Forum on Sunday, Oct. 23, from 1-4 PM at the nə́c̓aʔmat ct (Strathcona) library. The Forum will feature speakers from Metro Vancouver, UBC, and the Port to discuss the health effects of air pollution, local pollutants and pollution levels, the community air quality monitoring study that we’ve started…

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In August, the VFPA reached out to the SRA asking for a letter of support for their Rolling Truck Age Program, which in brief prohibits diesel trucks older than a certain age from entering the Port. The goal is to get older, more polluting trucks off the road. Here’s a link with more details. After…

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The SRA has urged Park Board to put Strathcona Park on its capital plan for redesign and renewal. The Capital Plan approved by Council this summer allocated $6.3M for Park Renewal and also funds for the renewal of specific amenities in the system such as playgrounds and spray parks, sports courts and skate parks, off-leash areas, washrooms,…

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On May 16, 2022, city staff sent the memo below to City Council, summarizing the improvements made to calm Prior Street during the 2020-21 pilot, the resulting impact on traffic volumes and speeds, and recommendations moving forward. In brief, improvements will remain in place until funding for the underpass is secured. In the interim, further…

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SRA Meeting Minutes March  2,  2022 via Zoom Raymur Pump Station Replacement Project Guests: Helen Mei, Project Engineer and Emma Mendoza, Community Liaison Officer – City of Vancouver Engineering Department Re:  The redevelopment of the Raymur Pump Station at Strathcona Park – Large Project that will take place over the next few years. The City…

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