About Traffic Signals
Additional information about traffic signals can be found at the links below:- Frequently Asked Questions
- Traffic Signal Devices
- How Traffic Signals Work
- Traffic Signal Maintenance
- Traffic Counts
- Related Articles & Links
Traffic Signals oversees the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the City’s Traffic Signal System encompassing the following major infrastructure components:
Approximately 300 devices – including traffic signals, pedestrian signals, special crosswalks, fire signals, warning flashers, and overhead signs.
- Computerized Traffic Signal System – the central brains of the system that monitors and controls various functions of traffic signals from a central location.
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Traffic Control Centre – houses the
Traffic Management System, traffic computers, specialized software, electronic test equipment, communications cable network hub, and multiple workstations. - Communications Network – City-owned voice/data communications network to all traffic signals and various City buildings. Includes approximately 95 km of copper cable, small sections of fibre optic cable, and a wireless network.
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Priority Pre-emption Systems – priority traffic signal pre-emption for railway, transit operations and emergency vehicles, including Fire-Rescue GPS vehicle tracking. - Audible/Accessible Traffic Signals – devices for the visually impaired.
- City-wide Traffic Counting System – 24 hour automated traffic counts totaling over 1,500 counting detectors from each approach lane at all Richmond traffic signals.
Mission Statement
To provide a safe, reliable and efficient traffic signal system in an environmentally responsible and cost-effective manner, with equitable roadway access for all users.
Contacts
Traffic Signals staff can be contacted at:
Phone: 604-247-4616
Email: Traffic Signals
Fax: 604-276-4310
Mail: Traffic Control Centre, 6960 Gilbert Road, Richmond, BC V7C 3V4
The Traffic Control Centre is normally staffed from 8:15 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday to report operational or maintenance concerns. After hours, to report traffic signal problems that urgently need attention, call the 24-hour Works Yard dispatch centre at 604-270-8721.
