Transport 2050

Add occupancy sensors to trains allowing platform electronic message signs to also show the occupancy of approaching trains.

Through heat, optical, weight, or other sensors, a simple system to communicate how full the next few trains are to the platform's existing electronic message signs would allow people to be informed on whether to get on a crowded train, or wait a few minutes if the next one is showing as less crowded. This improves choice as travellers in a rush can pack on, while those with more time, or wanting a more comfortable or secure experience could use the information to make informed decisions.

Withdraw Route 406 from FTN and Reinvest Funds into routes 401 and 403 into Frequent Service

In the Southwest (Richmund) region, the top 5 boarded routes in 2018 are: 1. 410 22nd St Stn – Brighouse Stn/[formerly Railway], 5,967,000 boardings 2. 401 Brighouse Stn – One Road, 2,869,000 boardings 3. 403 Bridgeport Stn – Three Road, 2,139,000 boardings 4. 430 Brighouse Stn – Metrotown Stn, 1,917,000 boardings 5. 407 Gilbert – Bridgeport, 1,452,000 boardings Although route 406 was split away from 410 in September 2018, which means it doesn't show up in the top 5 most boarded routes, it is clear that it would be geographically convenient that the two biggest Richmond buses that are not part of FTN yet (401 and 403) get 15-minute-or-better service all day. Not to mention during peak hours, already the buses overcrowd and 403 has to use 60-foot articulating buses during peak mornings. Not just that, but 403 and 401 at least serve a little more business areas; 406 mostly serves residential areas as it runs south of Granville Ave, so it should be the one with the 30-minute frequency.

Skytrain or light rail to the rest of the FURD

Create a bike lane along the Grandview Cut

The small hill along Clark Drive is something of a barrier to cyclists, as it is to trains, so a bike path along the Grandview Cut from the Flats to the Grandview and Slocan area would be a great benefit and connect up well with the Central Valley route in Burnaby.

On Canada Line, in ad spaces, put picture of people standing sideways, waiting to get on train, on either side of doors, not blocking them.

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