The city is going to undertake more crosswalk improvements at several sites, while even more road projects could be on the horizon for North Delta to be able to handle additional housing and growth.
A request for proposals was issued for the upgrades to existing crosswalks at intersections of Nicholson Road and Chateau Wynd as well as 116th Street and 75A Avenue in North Delta, and 12th Avenue and Ferguson/Hunter Road in Tsawwassen.
The upgrades will include curbs, sidewalks and let-downs, updated pavement markings, as well as pedestrian and traffic lights.
Construction is expected to be completed by March 15, 2025.
The city has also issued a request for bids for the construction of crosswalk upgrades at 56th Street and 6th Avenue in Tsawwassen.
Construction is to commence as soon as possible and is expected to be completed by Nov. 30, 2024.
Meanwhile, the city has issued a request for proposals for a transportation study for North Delta.
That project is aimed at developing a 10-year road network identifying opportunities for improving existing intersections and roadways to relieve traffic congestion, such as adding additional lanes, pedestrian/cycling facilities and traffic signal phasing changes.
The project is also to recommend best practices regarding on-street parking, considering recent legislation changes regarding on-site parking requirements for developments near transit-oriented areas and frequent transit areas.
Additionally, the consultant, who is also to undertake three neighbourhood servicing plans in a separate project for the city, is to assess the impacts of small-scale multi-unit housing on on-street parking demand and recommend solutions to preserve on-street parking, as well as recommend new transit bus routes and bus stop locations that could be brought forward to TransLink to service the population growth and alleviate traffic congestion.
The city also wants to identify opportunities to build new road connections as well as roadway improvements to expand capacity for vehicles and active transportation modes, as well as locations where additional road dedication is needed to accommodate improved active transportation infrastructure such as pedestrian facilities and separated cycling facilities.
