2021 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
- Transit-Related Amenity and Roadway Improvement Programs
- Traffic Signal Program
- Neighbourhood Traffic Safety and Walkway Programs
- Active Transportation Program
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
- 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.
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
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.
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