Crosswalks

Crosswalks are an essential part of our community’s transportation network, providing safe and accessible paths for pedestrians.

2024 Crosswalk Enhancements

The first phase of the City's new Crosswalk Enhancement Program will be completed by the end of 2024, including the installation of new safety features at 29 locations to create safer and more sustainable ways for residents and visitors to get around.

Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon

In 2024 the City installed solar-powered, pedestrian-activated Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) at 21 locations identified as high-traffic or safety-priority areas, such as schools and community centres. Enhancements at more than 30 new locations are planned for 2025. 

Leading Pedestrian Interval

Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) signals will be activated at eight locations by the end of 2024. LPI’s are a proven traffic safety measure that provide pedestrians with a head start to cross before vehicles move, improving visibility and reducing risks. LPIs are part of a growing trend in Canadian municipalities to enhance pedestrian safety. 

2024 Crosswalk Enhancement Map

View a map of the locations of all current and upcoming crosswalk enhancements.

Map of 2024 Crosswalk Enhancements

Evaluation of Pedestrian Crossings

The completion of the 2024 upgrades follows a technical assessment of the City's current practices, resulting in a revised approach to evaluating new and existing crosswalk locations. Key improvements include: 

  • Evaluation of Proposed Crossing Locations: Evaluated using national best practices from the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Pedestrian Crossing Control Guide. Key criteria include pedestrian and traffic volumes, crossing demand, proximity to existing crossings, and nearby land use. 
  • Evaluation of Existing Crossing Locations: Enhanced with RRFBs at high-priority sites and prioritized based on pedestrian and vehicle volumes, as well as network connectivity. 

Crosswalk Requests

Residents can help identify areas that could benefit from improved pedestrian safety features by submitting a Report a Concern form at MapleRidge.ca/Report.

Requests will be considered based on the evaluation criteria and the other locations that have been prioritized.

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