Guildford Greenway and Road Safety Improvements

This project extends along Guildford Way from the Port Moody border to Coquitlam River Park. It will provide improved micromobility/cycling facilities by physically separating users from vehicles and pedestrians. 

Why is this project important?

This project will create more options for people between where they live, work, learn, play, or shop by improving:

  • Safety and comfort for those using micromobility (cycling, scooters) for all ages and abilities
  • Accessibility for people using wheelchairs, walkers, and mobility aids
  • Intersection safety and operations for drivers, micromobility users, and people walking at one of the City’s high risk crash locations at Pinetree Way and Guildford Way

This will also help to support the City’s Strategic Transportation Plan 2050 goals of:

  • Zero serious injuries and fatalities (Vision Zero)
  • Zero transportation greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
  • 50% of all trips by walking, micromobility and transit

Construction Update 

Work continues along Guildford Way over the next few months between Town Centre Boulevard and Pinetree Way, and at the intersection of Guildford Way and Pinetree Way. 

Impacts during the work consists of:

  • Traffic disruptions including lane closures and turn restrictions;  
  • Pedestrian and mobility detours;
  • Intersection sidewalk disruptions; 
  • Cyclists sharing the road with drivers (no use of separated bike lanes); and
  • Temporary bus stop closures.

Detour signage will be in place when necessary. 

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Intersection safety improvements include:

  • Protected left turns to reduce the risk of collision;
  • No right turn on red reducing conflict between drivers and pedestrians/micromobility users and other through traffic;
  • Bicycle signals to guide safe micromobility movement through the intersection;
  • Conversion of the right turn slip lane into a standard right turn lane to reduce conflicts; and
  • Protected spaces for pedestrians or people using micromobility devices.

Driving Tips

  • Watch for work crews and equipment.
  • Obey all traffic personnel and signs, including construction speed limits.
  • Use alternate routes to avoid delays.

Project Information and Details

The project will be completed in three phases and we are currently in Phase 2:

Phase 2

  • Construction will take place from Johnson Street to Pinetree Way, and improvements include:
    • Raised micromobility lanes on both sides of Guildford Way improving safety and comfort for people of all ages and abilities to cycle or scooter
    • Wider sidewalks with visible separation between pedestrians and cyclists/scooters to reduce conflicts between users
    • Full traffic signals at the intersections of Pacific Street and Town Centre Boulevard to improve operations
    • Safety improvements for all road users at Guildford Way and Pinetree Way intersection with protected left turns and shorter pedestrian crossings
    • Improvements to street lighting and bus stops to enhance safety and accessibility.

Phase 2  Information Session (May 14, 2024) display boards. 

  • Phase 3 - Future: This phase will continue the separated micromobility lanes eastward to Coquitlam River Park and provide connections to Port Coquitlam. 
  • Phase 1 was completed in 2023: This phase was from the Port Moody border to Johnson Street. See Media Release about this phase. 

Media

Grant Funding -  B.C. Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants Program, and $2.5 million from TransLink’s Municipal Cost Share Programs, approximately 60 per cent of the project will be funded by partners.

Micromobility Increases Transportation Options and Accessibility

Micromobility is more than just bikes – it refers to a range of low- to medium-speed transportation devices that are people or electric powered including bikes, e-scooters and skateboards. 

Micromobility is an emerging and important part of transportation options either for standalone trips, or at the beginning or end of transit trips. This is especially true in transit-oriented development areas such as City Centre and Burquitlam-Lougheed.

E-scooters are allowed for use in Coquitlam as part of a provincial pilot project, and  e-bikes have the potential to help navigate Coquitlam’s challenging terrain, and provide another sustainable transportation option for residents and visitors. 

Continued micromobility integration will be addressed as part of the City’s E-Mobility Strategy, currently in development, along with the update to the Strategic Transportation Plan. 

Additionally, continued growth in environmentally friendly modes of travel support the City’s goals around sustainability as outlined in the Environmental Sustainability Plan, and economic goals identified in the Economic Development Strategy ).