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This Strategy creates a regional roadmap to speed up the shift to zero-emission transportation across the Fraser Valley. It identifies the infrastructure, policies, partnerships, and funding needed to support electric vehicle adoption, charging networks, fleet electrification, and e-bikes/scooters. 

In February 2026, the federal government is set to introduce new emission standards. BC is also updating its zero-emission framework in spring 2026 to align with federal targets. This strategy positions the Fraser Valley to access new infrastructure funding, coordinate regional planning, and build charging networks that support equitable EV adoption across our communities. 

It covers the entire Fraser Valley Regional District, including all member municipalities and Electoral Areas. It's designed to work alongside local Transportation Master Plans, Official Community Plans, and Climate Action Plans. 

The Strategy addresses different charging needs: 

• Level 2 chargers – Standard publicly available chargers in parking lots and commercial areas 
• DC Fast Chargers – High-speed chargers near highways for long-distance travel 
• Destination charging – At workplaces, hotels, and shopping areas where people spend more time 
• Municipal fleet charging – For local government electric vehicles 
• Multi-unit residential building (MURB) retrofits – Adding charging to apartments and condos 
• Tourism charging – At visitor attractions and key destinations 
• Rural corridor coverage – Chargers spaced along highways in rural areas 

Planning considers electrical capacity, fair access across communities, room for future expansion, and alignment with new development. 

Charging location priority integrates population and job density, land-use type (higher density residential and mixed-use zones are prioritized), location of key community amenities such as post-secondary institutions, hospitals, community centres and libraries, and proximity to major tourist amenities and regional highways.
 

Regional transit and heavy-duty vehicles (like trucks and school buses) are considered at a high level, but they're not the primary focus of this project. 

Infrastructure distribution and recommendations will consider: 

• Socioeconomic barriers to EV adoption 
• Housing types and population density  
• Income levels and affordability  
• Rural travel patterns and charger spacing along rural roads and highways 
• Access for institutions and community organizations 

The goal of the Strategy is to balance infrastructure investments equitably across the region, in a way that still makes sense financially.