Transit Exchange and University Boulevard

PROJECT STATUS

Project Status: PRELIMINARY DESIGN   Preliminary design is underway with Facilities Services & Campus Development and the Design Team.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

As part of the University Centre, the Transit Exchange and University Boulevard will contribute to the development of a more compact and functionally efficient campus, improved access and servicing, and to the introduction of physical features and organization typical of university campuses.

The Transit Exchange will provide a point of arrival on the campus and is a key feature of the sustainable transportation plans of the Regional District of Nanaimo and the University.  It includes enhanced facilities and services designed to reduce private vehicle traffic to the campus, thus enhancing VIU’s sustainable practices and reducing the carbon footprint of both the University and the Region.  The Transit Exchange (including approach routes) will be planned in conjunction with the Regional District of Nanaimo Transportation Services and the City of Nanaimo.

New access to Third Street will intersect with a redeveloped Fourth Street, to become “University Boulevard”.  This new main entrance will provide improved access for all types of travel to and from the campus including bicycles and foot traffic.  This development will be coordinated with City of Nanaimo Development Services to achieve maximum consistency and amalgamation of community demographics and commuter routes.

MEETINGS

PROJECT DESIGN TEAM

DESIGN INFORMATION

Document Type	Date	Document
Preliminary Plans to follow	TBA

SUGGESTIONS

Last updated 22-Oct-2009