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Councillor Eastmure Motion re: Draft Transit Oriented Development Along the Island Corridor
Carried
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Off Street Parking Regulations Amendment Bylaw 2025 No. 7266.04
New developments have traditionally been required to build a minimum number of off-street parking stalls. This can lead to more land being turned into parking stalls than what is actually needed, especially in the downtown core where there are more options to walk, roll, or take transit. This amendment means developers can build the number of parking spaces they expect will be needed for the specific site. There is built-in economic pressure to get it right, since extra parking spaces cost more to build, but developments with insufficient parking will be harder to sell or lease.
Carried
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Councillor Manly Motion re: City of Nanaimo and Regional District of Nanaimo Synergism re: Public Works Yard Upgrades
Defeated
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E-Mobility Technical Study (Part 2)
Transportation is responsible for a significant share of Nanaimo’s emissions - so lowering barriers to electric transportation can play a key role in lowering our emissions. This study outlines barriers to the uptake of EVs and e-bikes in Nanaimo. Nearly all of the barriers assessed were found to be either “critical” or “moderate” barriers - including factors such as affordability, charging station availability, and safe bike routes. Low-income populations surveyed agreed that electric bikes were a priority. Council voted in favour of staff finding ways to mitigate the “critical” barriers - solutions such as budgeting for increasing safe bike lane networks and improved charging infrastructure.
Carried
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Unallocated Pedestrian Improvement Budget
Funding pedestrian infrastructure from the Strategic Infrastructure Reserve supports climate policies with practical infrastructure that removes physical barriers to walking, cutting transportation emissions. Several projects were completed that included such improvements as raised crosswalks, curb ramps, tactile walking surface indicators, and pedestrian flashers. The city was also able to secure matching funding from the BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant.
Carried