Alternative Modes of Transportation
Car Share Program
In partnership with the Victoria Car Share Co-operative, Dockside Green will offer a vehicle-sharing program. Exceeding the LEED® requirement and a recent traffic reduction study recommending one shared vehicle for every 150 residences, we plan to provide a total of ten vehicles – one for every 90 residences., the fleet will include a mix of neighborhood electric vehicles (NEV) that run on green electricity with recharging stations on site, and smart cars. As well, we plan to investigate the feasibility of introducing electric bicycles into the program.
For more information on the car share program, visit the Victoria Car Share Co-op website.
Harbour Ferry
Hop on the Harbour Ferry to get to a variety of stops along the Inner Harbour. Runs March to October with stops at local attractions along the inner and upper harbour. Operates from 9am - 9pm.
For more information visit the Harbour Ferry website.
Mini-Transit
To further reduce traffic, a mini-transit van will be operated to and from key points downtown as well as the Save-On-Foods commercial shopping centre off of Bay Street. The buses will hold 20 to 25 people and will run during the day and possibly at night depending on demand.
BC Transit
Bus routes will be posted on the Dockside Green community website and we will work with Transit to try and increase ridership among residents.
Bicycle
In accordance with LEED®, bicycle racks and shower facilities will be provided for 5% of all commercial, office and industrial occupants, with numerous secured racks throughout the site to allow for easy movement within the community. Bicycle racks will also be supplied for each residential units. As an added aesthetic bonus, on grade bicycle racks will be designed to also serve as public art.
Preservation and/or Enhancement of the Galloping Goose Trail
The Galloping Goose Trail, an important regional connector, will run through Dockside Green along Harbour Road, offering key pedestrian and bicycle linkages south to the city centre (via the Johnston Street Bridge) and north through Point Ellice Park. The Dockside portion of the trail will include a designated bike path, enabling unimpeded cycling in either direction, as well as a generously proportioned pedestrian promenade, ideally suited to strolling or jogging.
Pedestrian
Dockside Green is designed to be very pedestrian-friendly with sidewalks along both sides of Harbour Road and an intricate trail system crisscrossing the development. The trails will be surrounded by artful landscaping, tranquil water features, relaxing benches and inviting plazas.
Other Transportation
In the interest of reducing traffic and supporting local agriculture, we will work with companies offering home delivery of foods such as organic produce and dairy products to arrange site discounts (wherever possible) and generate awareness about the benefits of buying and eating locally-grown food.
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