Policy Planning and Special Programs
To develop these policies, the Policy Planning team undertakes small to large-scale planning studies, which may vary in size from an individual site to the entire city. The Studies are based on comprehensive professional analysis, consideration of corporate objectives, interdisciplinary and intergovernmental input and visioning involving extensive public outreach and consultation.
Napier Street Traffic Study
Public input was essential to the success of this project. Residents of the Napier Street and Stegman’s Mill Road community were invited to learn more about the study in a virtual Public Information Session on Nov. 23, 2021, at 7 p.m.
VMC Transportation Master Plan
The master plan will confirm community transportation needs and support a strategy that focuses on street connectivity, accessibility and support for pedestrians, cyclists, transit users and vehicles into 2051.
Kirby Road Widening Environmental Assessment
The recommended Kirby Road improvements include widening from two to four lanes and urbanization, in-boulevard cycle tracks and sidewalks on both sides of the road, eliminating the jog at Kirby Road and Jane Street, and the grade Separation (underpass) of the Barrie Go Rail line.
Development Planning Department
The Development Planning Department staff provides professional planning advice and information with respect to current land use issues and undertakes the review and processing of a variety of Development Applications submitted to the City including:
Transportation Demand Management (TDM)
As Vaughan’s population and travel needs grow, TDM will be increasingly necessary to promote efficient movement. A variety of TDM strategies at a number of scales, ranging from building-specific efforts to regional initiatives such as the successful Smart Commute program will assist in reducing single-occupant vehicle travel and congestion.
The following are a few examples of TDM measures:
Sustainable Transportation
Transportation is the single largest source of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in Canada and anyone can help reduce their harmful effects by choosing sustainable transportation over car use. Transportation accounts for about 25 percent of total emissions, and Environment Canada has estimated that for every 2,000 litres of gasoline consumed, the average car produces 4,720 kg of carbon dioxide, 186.6 kg of carbon monoxide, 28 kg of volatile organic compounds and 25.6 kg of nitrogen oxides.