Local Business, Organization and Resident Information
With less than 6 months to go to the 2010 Games, you may have questions about how the Games venues will operate on a day-to-day basis; how long it will take for a venue to return to its normal operations after the Games; what legacies will be left behind; and what it means for you as a resident, neighbour, facility user or business.
2010 Winter Games Transportation Info for Residents and Businesses in Metro Vancouver View this transportation video >>>
| 2010 Winter Games Transportation Info for Residents and Businesses in Whistler View this transportation video >>>
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| Key Dates | |
| February 2010 | Phased-in transportation modifications – depending on each venue |
| February 10, 2010 | Full dress rehearsal for the Olympic Opening Ceremony at BC Place |
| February 12, 2010 | Olympic Opening Ceremony at BC Place |
| February 28, 2010 | Olympic Closing Ceremony at BC Place |
| March 12, 2010 | Paralympic Opening Ceremony at BC Place |
| March 21, 2010 | Paralympic Closing Ceremony at Whistler Medals Plaza |
2010 Winter Games Myth Busters
Myth: I won’t be able to get into my home or business and I will need a special security pass to walk/drive around downtown Vancouver during the Games.
Fact: Access/security restrictions are determined by the venue perimeter and only ticketed spectators or those who work at venues will go through security screening. Residents and employees will maintain access to buildings and be able to come and go throughout the period of the Games.
Myth: I will need a special security pass to make deliveries around downtown Vancouver.
Fact: Local businesses will be able to make and receive deliveries 24 hours a day, but flexibility in timing your deliveries is strong encouraged. The City of Vancouver is recommending that all deliveries be planned between 12 midnight and 12 noon, preferably before 6:00 am. For more information on deliveries see Delivering Goods and Services During the 2010 Winter Games.
Myth: The Lions Gate Bridge will be closed.
Fact: The Lions Gate and all other bridges in the Metro Vancouver area will be open to the public, however there will be an Olympic Lane approaching the Lions Gate and Ironworkers Memorial bridges. An Olympic Lane is one lane of traffic (the curb lane) dedicated to Olympic vehicles and public transit.
Though these bridges are open, everyone is strongly encouraged to choose alternate modes of transportation and avoid driving alone as much as possible during the Games. It is expected that the Lions Gate and Ironworkers Memorial bridges will be very busy. If you must drive, fill up your car with passengers. Find ride matches at ride-share.com. For more help building your Games travel plan, please visit travelsmart2010.ca.
Myth: Streets will be closed all day due to the pedestrian corridors.
Fact: In downtown Vancouver, pedestrian corridors will be in effect from noon to midnight only. Access for vehicles will be maintained between midnight and noon. For more information on pedestrian corridors, please visit the City of Vancouver’s website at vancouver.ca.
Myth: Streets will be closed to allow for Olympic Lanes.
Fact: Similar to HOV lanes, Olympic Lanes will dedicate one lane of traffic (the curb lane) in each direction to Olympic vehicles and TransLink buses. All other lanes on the road will remain open.
