Victoria's path to diversifying public transportation: A social and socioeconomic transportation assessment and considerations
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Abstract
Much of the world understands that public transportation is a necessary service provided and supported by all levels of government. Many Canadians also understand that Canadian cities have fallen behind on public transportation innovation when compared to comparably sized European cities. This major project uses Victoria, BC to explore some of the importance and existing issues of public transportation in mid-sized Canadian cities.
This paper employs a social and socioeconomic lens, along with European case study cities to understand not only if Victoria’s public transportation issues could be supported by the addition of a new public transit system but also which type of transit would best fit to support Victoria’s needs. Through social and socioeconomic evaluation and analyzing case study cities, this project, which acts as a preliminary project assessment, argues the implementation and development of light rail transit should be further explored and considered by key decision makers.