Construction Projects
2019 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 2019 is below. Please also refer to 2019 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
- Garden City Road & Saunders Road: special crosswalk
- Westminster Hwy & Windsor Court: special crosswalk
- No. 4 Road & Mortfiled Road: special crosswalk
- Railway Avenue & Maple: special crosswalk
- Railway Avenue (west side): upgrade of intersections to ultimate standard at Blundell Road, Francis Road and Williams Road
Scope of Work
- Special Crosswalk: Installation of overhead lights and flashers and side-mounted beacons and push buttons.
- Railway Avenue: new curb and gutter, ramps, landing area, relocated traffic signal pole, 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 may be limited at times.
Spring-Winter 2019 $800,000
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
- Westminster Hwy & No. 7 Road: landing pad (2 sites)
- Steveston Hwy & 4th Avenue: landing pad
- Steveston Hwy & 2nd Avenue: landing pad
- Westminster Hwy & Garden City Road: landing pad
- Bridgeport Road & Olafson Road: landing pad
- Blundell Road & Minoru Blvd: landing pad
- Steveston Hwy & Shell Road: transit shelter
- Steveston Hwy & Mortfield Gate: transit shelter
- Steveston Hwy & No. 1 Road: transit shelter (2 sites)
- No. 1 Road & Osmond Road: transit shelter
- No. 1 Road & Youngmore Road: transit shelter
- Moncton St & No. 1 Road: transit shelter
- Moncton St & No. 2 Road: transit shelter
- Railway Ave & Woodwards Road: transit shelter
- Garden City Road & Cook Road: transit shelter
- No. 5 Road & Williams Road: transit shelter
- Williams Road & No. 4 Road: transit shelter
- Cambie Road & No. 4 Road: transit shelter
- Westminster Hwy & Boundary Road: transit shelter
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 2019 $350,000 (landing pads)
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
- Railway Ave & Garry Street: new full traffic signal
- No. 5 Road & King Road: new full traffic signal
- No. 5 Road & Vulcan Way: new full traffic signal
- Park Road & Cooney Road: new full traffic signal
- No. 1 Road & Francis Road: traffic video camera
- Railway Ave & Francis Road: traffic video camera
- Railway Ave & Steveston Hwy: traffic video camera
- Gilbert Road & Lansdowne Road: traffic video camera
- 3600-block No. 3 Road: traffic video camera
- Buswell Street & Granville Ave: traffic video camera
- Garden City Road & Williams Road: traffic video camera
- Various Locations: addition of accessible pedestrian signal features
- Railway Ave & Williams Road: overhead LED street name sign
- Railway Ave & Blundell Road: overhead LED street name sign
- Railway Ave & Francis Road: overhead LED street name sign
- Railway Ave & Granville Ave: overhead LED street name sign
- Shell Road & Bridgeport Road: overhead LED street name sign
- Shell Road & Cambie Road: overhead LED street name sign
- Shell Road & Alderbridge Way: overhead LED street name sign
- Kwantlen St & Alderbridge Way: overhead LED street name sign
- Hazelbridge Way & Alderbridge Way: overhead LED street name sign
- No. 4 Road & Cambie Road: overhead LED street name sign
- No. 5 Road & Bridgeport Road: overhead LED street name sign
- Simpson Road & Bridgeport Road: overhead LED street name sign
- St. Edwards Dr & Bridgeport Road: 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 2019 $2,200,000
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
- No. 6 Road (Cambie Road-Bridgeport Road): off-street multi-use pathway on west side
- 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
- Garden City Road (west side): Lansdowne Road to Westminster Hwy
- Steveston Hwy (south side): Shell Road to Mortfield Gate
- Westminster Hwy (north/west side): Smith Cr to Gilley Road
- Charles Street (north side): Sexsmith Road to Bridgeport Station entrance
- Midtown Bikeway: off-street pathway connecting Shaefer Ave and Cullen Cr
- Woodwards-Saunders Bikeway: off-street pathway from lane to No. 3 Road (west side)
Scope of Work
- Garden City Road: upgrade of shoulder to protected bike lane and walkway
- Steveston Hwy: new multi-use pathway
- Westminster Hwy: new protected bike lane and pathway
- Charles St: upgrade of path to off-street multi-use pathway
- Midtown Bikeway: upgrade of existing off-street path to accommodate two-way cycling and walking, pavement markings and signage
- Woodwards-Saunders Bikeway: 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 2020 $4,720,000
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.
Acting Manager, Engineering Design & Construction
Phone: 604-276-4377
Email: Eric.Sparolin@richmond.ca
