Burnaby Mountain Gondola Canada
In 2020, Ecosign evaluated three alignment options for the Burnaby Mountain Gondola, connecting TransLink’s Millennium Line to Simon Fraser University. A Visual Presence Analysis assessed the gondola's visibility from surrounding areas. Ultimately, Route 1 was chosen and endorsed in 2022.
In 2020, Ecosign was retained to provide an evaluation of alternative ropeway alignments for the proposed Burnaby Mountain Gondola. The Gondola would move people between TransLink’s Millenium Line and the Simon Fraser University Campus in Burnaby, Canada.
The Visual Presence Analysis was prepared by assessing existing residential and industrial buildings within a 100 m setback from the edge of the 20 m gondola right-of-way. While the gondola and towers may be visible to some extent from areas beyond the defined 100 m threshold, the purpose of the Visual Presence Analysis provides quantitative and graphic data to establish a relative comparison between the three gondola alignment options relating to their visual presence in adjacent development. Ecosign provided three alignment options, which were ultimately agreed upon with the best option.
The Route Selection Report was shared with Burnaby City Council, the Mayors’ Council and TransLink’s Board of Directors in summer 2021. The Mayors’ Council and TransLink’s Board identified Route 1 as the preferred route, and Burnaby City Council endorsed the Route 1 option in January 2022.