We are inviting Strategists, technologists and engaged residents to take part in the City of Vancouver's DeCode Congestion Hackathon.  We believe that the combination of data, technology, and talented Vancouver residents can create solutions that optimize street use for an efficient, safe, and reliable transportation network.

DeCode Congestion

Building a City We Love
Since the 1997 Transportation Plan policy, prioritizing walking, cycling, and public transit has guided the direction of transportation and planning projects across the city. Vancouver City Council approved Transportation 2040, a plan that set a specific target to increase the sustainable transportation mode share to 50% of all trips by 2020 and had a vision to achieve &ldquo;a city with a smart and efficient transportation system.&rdquo;
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In November 2019, the City of Vancouver held its second hackathon - the DeCode Congestion Hackathon. Participants, ranging from developers and designers to transportation professionals and engaged residents, came together to work in teams to create solutions around some of the toughest urban problems faced by Vancouver. The City of Vancouver&rsquo;s <a href="https://vancouver.ca/streets-transportation/decode-congestion-hackathon.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DeCode Congestion Hackathon</a> was a 3-day data, technology, and design event centred around creating innovative solutions to create a reliable and efficient transportation system.&nbsp;
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The Challenge: Use data and new technologies to create solutions that optimize street use for an efficient, safe, and reliable transportation network.
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The Participant Experience
With over 200 registered participants and 28 teams formed, participants not only got to be involved with solving this pressing challenge faced by the city, but they also got to learn new skills, collaborate with new people, and connect with industry leaders and sponsors!
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Areas of Focus 
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Improve monitoring of traffic conditions and trends</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Improve road safety</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ensure a smart and efficient transportation system</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Coordinate street use</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Prioritize people and goods movement</li>
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