Frequently asked questions

Greenways are car-lite to car-free all ages and abilities (AAA) active transportation corridors that serve as high-quality continuous public spaces.

We have developed final project goals for the re-design of the Bute Street, which are based on previous conversations with stakeholders and the City's broader transportation plans and policies. 

1. Create a shore-to-shore connection that provides intuitive links to key destinations and enhances the continuous pedestrian experience with a variety of public spaces.
2. Make Bute Street accessible, safe, and comfortable at all times for people of all ages and abilities to walk, roll and cycle.
3. Improve the ability of the street to manage urban rainwater runoff and its ecological function.
4. Accommodate emergency service access and reduce vehicle traffic while maintaining circulation in the neighbourhood.

The Bute Greenway project complements community facility and public realm projects and aligns with Parks Board initiatives such as Imagine West End Waterfront, all the while helping meet our Climate Emergency Action Plan targets.

In addition, Bute Street has been identified as a key walking, rolling and cycling route with additional pedestrian priority measures and public realm improvements in the:

• 2013 West End Community Plan and Public Benefits Strategy
• 2020 Places For People: Downtown Public Space Strategy
• 2023 - 2026 Capital Plan
• 2023 - 2027 Active Mobility Plan

Any questions or comments related to the Bute Greenway, please contact our team by:

1. By e-mailing butegreenway@vancouver.ca (External Link)
2. Through online services in the VanConnect app
3. By calling 3-1-1