N2.1Develop transportation demand management strategies

Transportation demand management (TDM) is a toolkit of strategies that support an increase in walking, cycling and transit. Examples of TDM can include transit passes, car share vehicles and memberships, enhanced cycling amenities, etc.

In 2021, Council directed staff through Corporate Report No. R115 to consider parking reductions for multi-family residential developments with underground parking in additional Rapid Transit Areas, as well as a review of the City's TDM policy.

In 2023, the Province enacted a suite of housing legislation, including the elimination of off-street parking requirements in Transit Oriented Areas, which are defined as 800 metres from SkyTrain station and 400 metres from a bus exchange.

In 2024, through Corporate Report No. R327, Council endorsed reduced parking requirements for multi-family residential developments along the Surrey-Langley SkyTrain in areas outside the provincially designated Transit Oriented Areas. Developers also now have the ability to reduce these parking requirements by up to 7% further through some TDM options.