IDEA 244: RCMP COMMUNITY SAFETY & BUSINESS LINK PROGRAM

Opportunity Question:

How can we increase pedestrian safety in the City? How can we encourage more businesses to join the Business Link program?

Term: Spring 2022
Department: idea
Course: IDEA 244
Instructor: Thomas Duguid
Staff contact: Kathryn Sorenson, Coordinator, City of North Vancouver RCMP

Project  Description:

The City of North Vancouver RCMP has engaged the IDEA students to help address two issues within the community:

  • Pedestrian Safety
    • Crossing at crosswalk and only when the indicator is on, NOT when the red hand or countdown is displayed
    • Education on this topic is needed for all demographics and ages
    • Would help with safety as well as traffic
  • Business Link program
    • Public education regarding the program and what it is/benefits
    • Encouraging enrollment by businesses in CNV