Gateway Cities - Global Challenges and Opportunities to Sustainable, Economic Growth
Day / Time Wednesday, June 21st / 16:30 - 18:30
Event Description
As the global economy becomes more of a reality, challenges of sustainable transportation and safe and secure movement of goods is becoming a global priority. For gateway cities this is particularly challenging as they respond not only to the economic opportunity but also to environmental, social and quality of life issues. The roundtable will engage gateway cities and others in an interactive discussion, through case studies and the presentation of long-term strategies for sustainable growth, of the unique challenges, opportunities and responsibilities of gateway cities. Included in the discussion, will be issues with respect to: Urban congestion; Energy/Climate Change/Air Quality; Planning for Cargo and Passenger Growth; Land Use and Transportation Planning; Public/Private Sector Leadership; Definition of the economic impact of the Gateway transportation industry on the region in terms of job generation, tax revenues and economic activity; and Policies and priorities of Governments.
Session Language
English
French
Chinese
Speakers
Gordon Houston, Vancouver Port Authority
Larry Berg, Vancouver International Airport Authority
Pat Jacobson, Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority
Johnny Carline, Chief Administrative Officer, Greater Vancouver Regional District Jane O’Hagan, Vice President, Canadian Pacific Railway Moderator: Dan Muzyka, Dean, Faculty of Commerce, UBC
Host Organization
Greater Vancouver Gateway Council
Host Organization Description
The Greater Vancouver Gateway Council comprises senior executives from the region’s seaports, airport, transportation authority, railways, trucking firms and other organizations engaged in shaping the Gateway’s future. The Gateway Council is actively engaged in strategic initiatives to ensure the long term sustainability of Greater Vancouver both as a gateway for trade and tourism and as one of the world’s most livable regions.
Report
Title of Event: Name of Organisation: Date and time of the session: |
Sustainable Gateway Cities Greater Vancouver Gateway Council June 21, 2006 from 16:00 hrs to 18:00 hrs. |
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2. What were the core issues identified in your event as they relate to the theme and sub-themes of WUFIII? Making best use of existing infrastructure; Modal Innovations; New Infrastructure; Global logistics superimposed on dense urban environment |
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3. What were the main points raised by panellists and participants in relation to these different issues? What new ideas have been generated as a result of the discussion? There are a variety of minor infrastructure improvements like grade separations or level crossings for rail and road intersections, designated truck routes and lanes, and important inter-agency cooperative efforts like rail co-production that have been mentioned. And, of course, there is the challenge of weaning people from their cars and onto public transit. Take vehicles off the road truck at dockside to rail / truck at locations outside the dense urban core. Smooth out local deliveries from our ports by encouraging 24 / 7 acceptance of deliveries by local business and warehouse operations. As energy prices rise, and concerns about climate change and energy security mount energy use and efficiency in the transportation sector will come under closer and closer scrutiny. The cost of energy in transport operations is likely to become an important factor in competitiveness Balance local concerns and those of the Region as a whole |
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4. What process steps have been identified in your event that could help turn ideas into operational reality? Updated vision for the Greater Vancouver Gateway to 2030 in light of discussions |
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