The City of Richmond is rolling out 30 km/h speed limits on local residential roads across the city to support safer, calmer and more livable neighbourhood streets.

“Many local roads are used every day by residents walking, cycling and travelling to school, parks and nearby destinations,” said Mayor Malcolm Brodie. “We’re asking drivers to slow down and follow the lower speed limits in residential neighbourhoods. It’s an important step to help support those daily trips and the quality of life in our communities.”

In British Columbia, the default speed limit on municipal roads is 50 km/h unless otherwise posted, and municipalities may establish lower speed limits through local bylaws. Council formally adopted Amendment Bylaw No. 10750 on June 8, 2026, establishing 30 km/h speed limits on local roads within residential neighbourhoods. 

Arterial roads and perimeter roads that carry higher volumes of traffic, such as Westminster Highway, Granville Avenue and River Road, will remain at 50 km/h.

Sign installation is now underway and is expected to take approximately three months to complete. The rollout covers nearly 50 neighbourhoods and about 500 kilometres of roadway. Once the 30 km/h signs are installed in a given area, the new speed limit is in effect and enforceable.

Richmond has already implemented 30 km/h limits in several neighbourhoods, including Hamilton, Steveston, Burkeville, Barnes/Flury and Princess/London. This citywide rollout builds on that work and supports the City’s broader transportation safety goals, including safer conditions for people walking and cycling.

For more information, visit richmond.ca/SafeSpeed.