Vancouver City Staff

• Calming measures coming to Prior Street Monday as Vancouver pilot project kicks off

  The year-long pilot project will see the road reduced to just one lane of traffic each way between Gore and Raymur avenues, including during peak commute times.

  Jan 24, 2020
  
• Vancouver prepares businesses to phase out foam ahead of city-wide ban

  The city is also preparing to present its reduction strategy for other single-use items, including plastic bags, utensils and other drink cups, to council in late November.

  Environment

  Nov 16, 2019
  
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• Vancouver council votes to calm Prior Street while building underpass at rail line

  Vancouver city council has voted to have it both ways when it comes to a contentious and high-traffic road through the city's Strathcona neighbourhood.

  Oct 2, 2019
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• Vancouver city council approves additional ridesharing fees to manage congestion

  The fees include a $100-per-vehicle licensing fee and a 30-cent "congestion" fee for every pick-up and drop-off.

  Oct 2, 2019
• Report calls for city to overhaul existing route connecting East Vancouver, downtown

  Despite years of promises to downgrade Prior-Venables, a staff report says an alternative option for an arterial route could not be found.

  Sep 29, 2019
• Vancouver property taxes could rise up to 10% to cover recent council motions: staff

  The high level estimates in the budget outlook say recent motions have added up to $24 million in additional expense pressure.

  Jul 11, 2019
• Vancouver renter’s office gets green light from council, set to open in 2021

  City council approved a staff report that will establish a "renter centre," advocacy team and other funding measures.

  Jun 12, 2019
• Vancouver renter’s office a step closer to reality after staff report released to council

  The report from city staff outlines four major recommendations for improving protections and access to services for renters in Vancouver.

  Jun 9, 2019
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• Vancouver may not see ban on plastic straws, styrofoam containers until next year

  City staff say the request for the delays is being made in order to give businesses more time to adapt to the bans.

  Environment

  Apr 18, 2019
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• Vancouver laneway house bylaw changes to be heard at public hearing

  The proposed changes include streamlining the review process for larger homes and increasing sizing requirements.

  Jul 16, 2018