2018 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 2018 is below. Please also refer to 2018 Construction Projects for a complete listing of construction projects.
- Arterial Road & Crosswalk Improvement Programs
- 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.
Upgrade existing and construct new sidewalks and pathways on arterial roads.
Locations
- Woodwards Road & Railway Avenue: special crosswalk
- No. 1 Road & Tucker Avenue: special crosswalk
- Cedarbridge Way & Elmbridge Way: special crosswalk
- Deagle Road & Williams Road: special crosswalk
- 8,200-block Ackroyd Road: special crosswalk
- River Road (north side): No. 6 Road to Burdette Avenue
Scope of Work
- Special Crosswalk: Installation of overhead lights and flashers and side-mounted beacons and pushbuttons.
- River Road: new asphalt pathway
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-Winter 2018 $770,000
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
- Jacombs Road & Rowan Place
- Gilbert Road & Lucas Road
- Horseshoe Way & Machrina Way (2)
- Horseshoe Way & Horseshoe Place
- Horseshoe Way & Hammersmith Way
- Horseshoe Way & Blacksmith Place
- 12,300-block Horseshoe Way
- Steveston Highway & Bonavista Gate
- Steveston Highway & Railway Avenue
- Cambie Road & Vanguard Road (2)
- Railway Avenue & Linfield Gate
- Williams Road & 2nd Avenue
- Blundell Road & Minler Road
- No. 6 Road & Mayfield Place
- 7,400-block No. 4 Road
- Gilbert Road & Mang Road
- Gilbert Road & Donald Road
- Williams Road & Garden City Road
- Westminster Highway & No. 7 Road (2)
- No. 5 Road & Steveston Highway
- Alderbridge Way & May Drive (2)
- No. 4 Road & Blundell 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
Spring to Fall 2018 $350,000
Traffic Signal and Intersection Improvement Programs
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
- Lansdowne Road & Kwantlen Street: new full traffic signal
- Lynas Lane & Westminster Highway: traffic video camera and overhead LED street name sign
- No. 3 Road & Lansdowne Road: traffic video camera
- No. 3 Road & Cook Road: traffic video camera
- Viking Way & Bridgeport Road: traffic video camera
- No. 6 Road & Cambie Road: traffic video camera
- Various Locations: addition of accessible pedestrian signal features
- Russ Baker Way & Miller Road: overhead LED street name sign
- Garden City Road-Great Canadian Way & Sea Island Way: overhead LED street name sign
- Great Canadian Way & Bridgeport Road: overhead LED street name sign
- Knight Street & Westminster Highway: overhead LED street name sign
- No. 6 Road & Westminster Highway: overhead LED street name sign
- Garden City Road & Westminster Highway: overhead LED street name sign
- Fraserwood Place & Westminster Highway: overhead LED street name sign
- Russ Baker Way & Gilbert Road: overhead LED street name sign
- Minoru Blvd & Granville Avenue: overhead LED street name sign
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 November 2018 $975,000
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
- Riverside Industrial Park: sections of Horseshoe Way, Machrina Way and Coppersmith Way
- 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
- Alderbridge Way (north side): Shell Road to No. 4 Road
- Odlin Road Bike Route: Odlin Road-Brown Road-Browngate Road
- Parkside Bikeway Extension: Ash Street to Westminster Highway
Scope of Work
- Alderbridge Way: construction of new off-street path to accommodate two-way cycling and walking
- Odlin Road Bike Route: upgrade of existing and construction of new off-street path to accommodate two-way cycling and walking, intersection improvements to facilitate the through movement of cyclists, pavement markings and signage
- Parkside Bikeway Extension: upgrade of existing off-street path to accommodate two-way cycling and walking, pavement markings and signage
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.
April to December 2018 $1,580,000
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:
Milton Chan, P.Eng.
Manager, Engineering Design & Construction
Phone: 604-276-4377
Email: Milton.Chan@richmond.ca
