Vancouver's Next Streetcar Network

Taking a look at the plan for a 12km Streetcar network in downtown Vancouver - False Creek Area.

Filmed early 2024

2005 Study:
2018 Study - Has all maps at end:
Streetcar & the Arbutus Greenway study:
Vancouver Transport 2040:

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[izerpizer]

It's so refreshing to watch videos that don't use stock footage. I really respect the extra effort that needs to be put in for you to film your own footage.

[draedonlongley]

I really think this project would revolutionize mobility in Vancouver, I can't describe how badly I want this to be built.

[dawg_gee_man]

Also, crazy that transit needs to prove "cost recovery" to be viable, but nobody demands the same thing of roads

[johnstrachan]

I was a motorman on the Downtown Historic Railway and drove the Olympic Line Streetcar. Wonderful memories from both. I was disappointed that both ended.

[legostTrigger]

Phenomenal video! The foresight of Vancouver planners to keep the ROW for streetcars will save billions, both on purchasing land and potential tunneling or raised tracks (as done for skytrain), while also minimizing disruptions to the traffic network. Many other North American cities could take lessons from this!

[TheFlyingMooseCA]

Great detailed look - didn't realise that Vancouver had such an involved history with streetcars (at least planning them)! Love the footage too :)

[andyl]

As always, a very well made video. Informative and the drone footage adds to it considerably.

[gracepotma]

Phenomenal video! The local footage you gathered really brings this all to life. Thank you so much.

[IcyMidnight]

Hell yeah! Kudos to the Vancouver planners who've apparently been working towards this for decades! 😲

[Droxal]

I support desperately needed skytrain projects over streetcars (such as in Surrey), but ideally we could get both.

[angaddhillon]

Dude this is AMAZING! I can't imagine the effort you go through to make these informative videos and I love seeing local content like yours

[themanyouwanttobe]

The biggest advantage of streetcars over busses, imo, is the increased number of doors and multi door boarding and exiting. No more getting stuck at the back of the bus because there's a door at the back of the bus.

[Cognitive.Dissident]

those airborne shots are so good at pulling parts of the city together and showing how close everything really is

[michaelm]

What an amazing video! I hope this happens one day. Amazing research and quality video as usual Stainer

[jordantimothy]

Streetcars are amazing. I think they fill a really important gap between busses and trains.

[jadese]

Wow I was just saying how Vancouver would benefit from a street car. Having a diversity of transportation would really enrich the urban area

[MaxTennessen]

Great video, love the footage! I've lived in Vancouver for 13 years and never understood what that station by Granville Island was for. Would love to hear about future updates on this project.

[suztjembijawatson]

Yes! Finally, catching up in the people transportation area. It is already proven to be efficient, effective, and, when properly scheduled, profitable and well used.

[conradcoolerfiend]

I’ve driven under that Laurel street land bridge a million times but never knew what it was, wow!

[dennis]

If it gets build, it will be cool. Glad you did this video, main news channels fail at this type of reporting.