2013 Transportation Projects
The City of Richmond's Transportation Division generally undertakes several cycling and pedestrian facility, traffic calming and traffic signal projects each year. A list of specific projects for 2013 is below. Please also refer to 2013 Construction Projects for a complete listing of construction projects.- Arterial Road Road Crosswalk Upgrades
- Transit Stop and Pedestrian Facility Improvements
- Traffic Signal and Intersection Improvement Programs
- Neighbourhood Traffic Safety Program
- Active Transportation Program
Explanation of Project
Upgrade of existing crosswalks to add overhead illuminated signs with downward lighting and pedestrian pushbutton-activated flashing amber lights.
Locations
- Garden City Road & General Currie Road
- Francis Road & Ash Street
- No. 4 Road & Dayton Avenue
- Francis Road & St. Albans Road
Scope of Work
Installation of overhead lights and flashers and side-mounted beacons and pushbuttons.
General Considerations
- Typical hours of work will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
- Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
Spring to Fall 2013 $210,000
Transit Stop and Pedestrian Facility Improvements
Explanation of Project
Upgrade of existing bus stops to become accessible for mobility-impaired users; provision of shelters and benches at bus stops; and provision of pedestrian connections to and from bus stops.
Scope of Work
- Installation of bus stop landing pads and railings.
- Installation of shelter and benches at bus stops.
- Construction of concrete sidewalks or asphalt walkways to connect to and from bus stops.
- Upgrade of crosswalks connecting to bus stops.
Locations
- Westminster Hwy & No. 8 Road
- Westminster Hwy & Highway 91
- Cessna Drive at BCIT
- Railway Ave & Woodwards Road
- Other locations city-wide to be determined
General Considerations
- Typical hours of work will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
- Vehicle and pedestrian traffic will be impacted at times.
Estimated Construction Period and Cost
Spring to Fall 2013 $139,100
Traffic Signal and Intersection Improvement Programs
Explanation of Project
Various intersection and roadway improvements to improve traffic safety.
Scope of Work
- Installation of new traffic signals.
- Installation of side-mounted traffic warning devices.
- Installation of advance left-turn arrows.
- Minor intersection improvements.
Locations
- No. 2 Road & Woodwards Road: upgrate to full traffic signal
- No. 4 Road & Odlin Road: upgrade to full traffic signal
- No. 4 Road & Alderbridge Way: advance left-turn arrow
- Moresby Drive at Quilchena Elementary School
- Westminster Highway: Gilley Road to Fraserside Gate
- Various Locations: addition of accessible pedestrian signal features
General Considerations
- Typical hours of work will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
- Vehicle and pedestrian traffic will be impacted at times.
Estimated Construction Period and Cost
Neighbourhood Traffic Safety Program
Explanation of Project
Construction of pedestrian walkways and installation of traffic calming measures on local roads within neighbourhoods.
Scope of Work
- Installation of traffic calming measures
- Shoulder widening and paving of pathways
Locations
- Ash Street: Willams Road to Bakerview Drive
- Westminster Hwy: Fraserside Gate to Smith Crescent
- Traffic Calming Measures: locations to be determined
General Considerations
- Typical hours of work will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
- Vehicle and pedestrian traffic will be impacted at times.
Estimated Construction Period and Cost
Active Transportation Program
Explanation of Project
Construction of cycling and rolling facilities to provide safe and convenient access to major destinations and improve the cycling and rolling environment and safety.
Locations
- Westminster Hwy: No. 6 Road to No. 8 Road
- Garden City Road & Alderbridge Way
- Parkside Neighbourhood Bike Route: Ash Street (Williams Road - Granville Avenue - Garden City Park)
Scope of Work
- Westminster Hwy (No. 6 Road-No. 8 Road): removal of bollards from off-street pathway
- Garden City Road & Alderbridge Way - delineation of existing north-south bike lanes with green paint to highlight cyclist-motorist crossing points
- Parkside Neighbourhood Bike Route - upgrade of pathways alongside Walter Lee Elementary School and on Granville Ave between Ash Street and Garden City Park, and addition of wayfinding signage and pavement markings.
General Considerations
- Typical hours of work will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
- Vehicle and pedestrian traffic will be impacted at times.
Estimated Construction Period and Cost
April to October 2013 $335,000
Contact us with questions or comments
Staff contacts during the development stage:
Fred Lin, P.Eng.
Senior Transportation Engineer
Phone: 604-247-4627
Email: Fred.Lin@richmond.ca
Staff contacts during the construction stage:
Steve Matheson
Traffic Technician-Signals
Phone: 604-276-4033
Email: Steve.Matheson@richmond.ca
Milton Chan, P.Eng.
Manager, Engineering Design & Construction
Phone: 604-276-4377
Email: Milton.Chan@richmond.ca
