Metro Vancouver Transit Discussion II

[jollyburger]

But I think there isn't enough of a buffer for their security rings to have the entrance/security inspection right next to the stadium. And isn't the Last Mile going to be some marketing exercise for sponsors or the city?

The main purpose of an outer perimeter is security. Firstly, it ensures that no unauthorised persons are admitted to the surrounding environment of the stadium building. Secondly, it can create a safe distance between the stadium building as a crowded space and any potential threat or attack.

If an outer perimeter is in place, it is likely that the first check of tickets, passes and accreditation will take place here along with search and screening procedures. For this purpose, there must be a sufficient number of controlled separate entry points for vehicles and pedestrians.

The outer perimeter should be located a sufficient distance away from the inner perimeter to allow for the safe and comfortable flow of large numbers of spectators during normal and emergency circumstances. The exact spacing between the two perimeters is usually determined in conjunction with the relevant local authorities and will need to consider the overall site space available, as well as the general and specific security risks to the venue. Crowd-flow modelling by specialist engineers should be undertaken to test designs and to ensure that the overall capacity of its entry and exit points as well as the total area available for queueing and circulation is sufficient for the required operations.

https://inside.fifa.com/innovation/stadi...adiums-guidelines/precinct-and-perimeter



https://bobmackin.substack.com/p/documents-bring-fifa-world-cup-26

This might explain why the parking lot on Pacific is fenced off.

In 2022, CSA’s “BC Place Neighbourhood Campus” envisioned using three of Concord’s parking lots: lot 038 Rogers Arena East, lot 039 Rogers Arena South and lot 098 Concord Pacific Place North.

Lot 039 would be used from March 1-July 31, 2026, with an entry plaza, airport-style security machines and hospitality pavilions during the tournament period. Lot 038 would host a spectator plaza and lot 098 match-day parking for FIFA pass holders.