Transportation Projects


The City of Richmond's Transportation Department generally undertakes several cycling and pedestrian facility, traffic calming and traffic signal projects each year. A list of specific projects for 2021 is below. Please also refer to 2021 Construction Projects for a complete listing of construction projects.

Arterial Road and Crosswalk Improvement Programs

Explanation of Project

Special Crosswalks: Upgrade of existing crosswalks to add overhead illuminated signs with downward lighting and pedestrian pushbutton-activated flashing amber lights.

Arterial Roadway Improvements: Upgrade of existing intersections to improve road safety for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.

Locations: Special Crosswalks

  • Van Horne Way & River Drive
  • 4100-block Williams Road
  • Shell Road Trail & Blundell Road
  • Francis Road & Minler Road
  • No. 5 Road & Jacobson Way

Locations: Arterial Roadway Improvements

  • Garden City Road & Westminster Highway
  • Granville Avenue & Cooney Road
  • Cambie Road & St. Edward's Drive

Locations: Top 20 Collision-Prone Intersections

  • Cambie Road & No. 4 Road
  • Westminster Highway & No. 2 Road

Scope of Work

  • Special Crosswalk: Installation of overhead lights and flashers and side-mounted beacons and push buttons.
  • Garden City Road & Westminster Highway: asphalt walkway with barrier along east and south sides fronting 9120 Westminster Highway
  • Granville Avenue & Cooney Road: removal of channelized right-turn island at northwest corner
  • Cambie Road & St. Edward's Drive: removal of channelized right-turn island at northeast corner
  • Cambie Road & No. 4 Road: new left-turn lanes on all four legs
  • Westminster Highway & No. 2 Road: removal of channelized right-turn island at northwest corner, enlarge pedestrian refuge areas, modification of intersection geometry and traffic signal

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.

Estimated Construction Period and Cost

Special Crosswalks 2021 $360,000

Removal of Right-Turn Islands 2021-2022 $530,000

Garden City Road & Westminster Hwy 2021 $200,000

Cambie Road & No. 4 Road 2021-2022 $1,700,000

Westminster Highway & No. 2 Road 2021-2022 $1,300,000

Transit-Related Amenity and Roadway Improvement Programs

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

  • Bridgeport Road & Smith Street: landing pad
  • No. 2 Road & Francis Road: landing pad
  • Westminster Hwy & No. 8 Road: landing pad
  • No. 6 Road & Cambie Road: landing pad
  • Westminster Hwy & Elmbridge Way: landing pad
  • Jacombs Road & Cambie Road: landing pad
  • Railway Ave & Lancing Road: landing pad
  • Railway Ave & Hollymount Drive: landing pad
  • Chatham Street & Fifth Avenue: landing pad
  • Machrina Way & No. 5 Road: landing pad
  • Hammersmith Way & Hammersmith Gate: landing pad
  • Gilbert Road & Lucas Road: landing pad
  • No. 1 Road & Broadway Stree: landing pad
  • No. 1 Road & Williams Road: landing pad
  • No. 4 Road & Odlin Road: landing pad
  • No. 4 Road & Fisher Drive: landing pad
  • Jack Bell Drive & Jacombs Road: landing pad
  • Commerce Parkway & International Place: landing pad
  • Commerce Parkway & No. 6 Road: landing pad
  • Bridgeport Road & Olafsen 2 Road: landing pad

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

2021 $177,500 (landing pads)

Traffic Signal Program

Explanation of Project

Various intersection improvements to improve traffic safety.

Scope of Work

  • Installation of new traffic signals
  • Installation of video detection cameras
  • Installation of overhead LED street name signs
  • Installation of accessible pedestrian signal features
  • Minor intersection improvements

Locations: Traffic Signals

  • No. 6 Road & Vulcan Way: new full traffic signal with railway crossing gates
  • Westminster Hwy-Westminster Hwy North: upgrade from fire signal to new pedestrian traffic signal

Locations: Traffic Video Detection Cameras

  • No. 5 Road & Williams Road
  • No. 5 Road & Blundell Road
  • Westminster Highway & Graybar Road
  • Westminster Highway & Fraserwood Place
  • Westminster Highway & No. 8 Road
  • Westminster Highway & No. 5 Road

Locations: LED Street Name Signs

  • No. 1 Road & Blundell Road
  • No. 1 Road & Granville Avenue
  • No. 1 Road & Westminster Hwy
  • Railway Avenue & Moncton Street
  • Elmbridge Way & Westminster Hwy
  • Minoru Blvd & Alderbridge Way
  • Alderbridge Way & Westminster Hwy
  • Alderbridge Way & Elmbridge Way
  • St. Albans Road & Blundell Road
  • Hazelbridge Way & Alexandra Road
  • Hazelbridge Way & Leslie Road
  • Hazelbridge Way & Browngate Road
  • Hazelbridge Way & Cambie Road
  • Sexsmith Road & Cambie Road
  • Great Canadian Way & River Road
  • Garden City Road & Blundell Road
  • Garden City Road & Francis Road
  • Garden City Road & Williams Road
  • Garden City Road & Cook Road
  • Garden City Road & Odlin Road

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

Traffic Signals 2021 $800,000

Traffic Video Cameras 2021 $170,000

LED Street Name Signs 2021 $300,000

Neighbourhood Traffic Safety and Walkway Programs

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

  • St. Edwards Drive (350m west of Cambie Road-Bird Road): new walkway on north side
  • Westminster Hwy (Muir Road-150m east): new walkway on north side
  • River Road (No. 6 Road-Burdette Road): new walkway on northside
  • 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

St. Edward's Drive Walkway 2021 $420,000
Westminster Hwy Walkway 2021 $190,000
River Road Walkway 2021 $350,000
Traffic Calming Measures 2021 $300,000

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

  • No. 2 Road: Steveston Highway-Williams Road
  • Lansdowne Road: Gilbert Road-Pearson Way
  • Browngate Road: Hazelbridge Way-No. 3 Road
  • Shell Road: Alderbridge Way-Highway 99 Overpass

Scope of Work

  • No. 2 Road: new off-street multi-use pathway on east side
  • Lansdowne Road: new off-street multi-use pathway on north side
  • Browngate Road: protected on-street cycle tracks on south side
  • Shell Road: reconstruction of existing off-street multi-use pathway on east side

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

No. 2 Road 2022 $2,400,000
Lansdowne Road 2022 $300,000
Browngate Road 2022 $400,000
Shell Road 2022 $590,000

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:

Eric Sparolin, P.Eng.

Manager, Engineering Design & Construction

Phone: 604-276-4377

Email:Eric.Sparolin@richmond.ca