The road network has gaps that reduce choice and increase congestion.
The North Shore has limited options to accommodate east-west traffic on arterial roads due in part to topography but also because of an incomplete road network. The graph below shows the comparatively high number of local trips by North Shore residents and businesses that use the freeway, which adds to congestion.
Source: TransLink Regional Transportation Model
Presently there are only two east-west route options: Highway 1 and Marine Drive. Marine Drive serves much of the crosstown demand and access to many local destinations, and it often becomes congested.
Highway 1 is also often congested, and improvements are underway to increase capacity that will help serve future growth along the Sea to Sky corridor. Improving the east-west road network would help improve North Shore access and mobility.
Highway 1 is also often congested, and improvements are underway to increase capacity that will help serve future growth along the Sea to Sky corridor. Improving the east-west road network would help improve North Shore access and mobility.
