Priorities

Oversee completion of Coast Meridian Overpass (CMO)

o        Increased accountability through monthly reports on the CMO construction project at Finance and Intergovernmental Committee meetings, which are open to the public.

o        Met with Provincial Transportation Minister, Kevin Falcon, on Feb. 12, 2009 to request
provincial funding.

Lobby for Evergreen Line (rapid transit) to come to Port Coquitlam.

o        Met with Provincial Transportation Minister, Kevin Falcon, on Feb. 12, 2009 to discuss importance of service extension to Port Coquitlam.

o       “Ultimately, it’s the partnership between all levels of government that is responsible for making the Evergreen Line happen. The City of Port Coquitlam believes strongly in this project and will continue to work with all the partners to see those rails extend to Coquitlam – and eventually, to our own community.” G. Moore, City of Port Coquitlam Media Release, Feb. 2009 

o        Reinforced Port Coquitlam’s position as a key stakeholder in this project by participating in the funding announcement event with Prime Minister Harper and Premier Campbell and attending the opening of the Evergreen Line Project Office in Coquitlam.

Mitigate impact of Infrastructure Debt to ensure long-term stability and sustainability of municipal infrastructure, including roads and bridges, drainage and sewer systems, and civic facilities.

o       Contacted Port Coquitlam’s Member of Parliament, the Hon. James Moore, Minister of Heritage and Official Languages regarding Port Coquitlam’s infrastructure needs and the need for federal government funding assistance.

o        Submitted grant applications to Building Canada Fund Program to assist in funding capital projects, including the Broadway Street upgrade and the expansion of the Wilson Centre.

Ensure ongoing implementation and updates to the Port Coquitlam Master Transportation plan.

o       Update to City’s Master Transportation Plan planned for 2010.

Work with Provincial Government on improvements to the Mary Hill Bypass and United Boulevard.

Ensure implementation of existing Pedestrian and Bike Plan.

Prevent Port Coquitlam neighbourhoods from being used as a thoroughfare for inter-municipal commuters.

o        Nearing completion of traffic study for Shaughnessy Street, Prairie Avenue and Coast Meridian Road to ensure that traffic is directed to arterials routes and not through neighbourhoods.

o       Plans to install traffic lights at Salisbury Avenue & Coast Meridian Road and Wellington Street & Prairie Avenue to reduce traffic speed and create a safer pedestrian environment.

Align the Fremont Connector to better serve local residents and the agricultural community.

o        Update to City's Master Transportation Plan planned for 2010