Victoria, BC
City em British Columbia
Canada
Victoria, BC evaluates the effectiveness of AI technology in identifying potholes during pilot
The city's public works team will use an AI-powered platform called CityROVER for the evaluation of road conditions. Inputs such as road condition assessments conducted every three years and maintenance reports shape the platform's analysis. The pilot determines the effectiveness of AI at finding current potholes and estimating future road maintenance needs. Local officials hope the technology expedites road maintenance for 279 kilometers of city streets.
Victoria, BC
Canada
Victoria, BC mandates wood recovery at residential demolition projects with new bylaw
The bylaw establishes landfill diversion targets for wooden materials at demolition sites. The initial phase requires compliance by projects replacing pre-1960 homes with single-family homes. Demolition projects clearing pre-1960 homes for single-family and multi-family properties are subject to the bylaw starting in May 2025. Each permit approved from September 2023 includes a fee that is fully refunded once material recovery targets are hit.
Victoria, BC
Canada
Victoria, BC educates the public on fleet vehicles with Meet the Fleet trading card set
The five-card set was introduced for National Public Works Week with free packs available at City Hall until supplies are gone. The Public Works team produced cards depicting garbage trucks, zero-waste trucks, sidewalk sweepers, street sweepers, and sewer cleaners. Each card front has a vehicle picture and a colorful background. Card backs include brief descriptions, fun facts, and vehicle performance statistics.
Victoria, BC
Canada
Victoria, BC promotes active travel in its downtown district with bicycle valet service pilot
Victoria will work with a private operator on a downtown valet service through October 2022. The city provides space near City Hall in Centennial Square unless the operator has nearby space for the project. Site staffers accept bikes, scooters, skateboards, and other mobility devices for safe storage during service hours. City officials will analyze data provided by the partner as they determine how secured parking impacts active travel behaviors.
Victoria, BC
Canada
Victoria, BC educates residents on potential green energy upgrades with Solar Rooftop Tool
Users enter addresses or place names to find the average annual sunshine for each lot. A low-to-high scale rates potential energy up to 1,150 kilowatt hours. The Solar Rooftop Tool includes lists of licensed installers in British Columbia. A financing section explains options to decrease retrofitting costs like the Canada Greener Homes Grant. Victoria collaborated with the University of British Columbia on this project as part of its Climate Leadership Plan.
Victoria, BC
Canada
Victoria, BC created an Accessibility Advisory Committee to inform city planning
The City of Victoria created an Accessibility Advisory Committee to make recommendations on initiatives designed to make the community more accessible and inclusive. The committee is compromised of nine voting members, limited to individuals with accessibility challenges, appointed by the Council for a one-year term. The committee meets once every three months to address accessibility considerations and inform city planning.
Victoria, BC
Canada
Victoria, BC launched a $50,000 participatory budgeting initiative to help immigrants and refugees
The City of Victoria launched a $50,000 participatory budgeting initiative to invest in projects benefiting new immigrants and refugees. Residents with ideas for projects designed to enrich the lives of newcomers, foster diversity, and promote inclusion were invited to apply online. The voting process was run by a volunteer Steering Committee and seven community-led projects received funding. The projects included a sustainability workshop, healthcare app, intervention training, etc.
Victoria, BC
Canada