The City of Delta is getting funding support from the province to upgrade a pair of intersections.
The city announced it has been awarded two BC Active Transportation Grants to make upgrades at the intersections of 116 Street and 75A Avenue, as well as Nicholson Road and Chateau Wynd.
The projects consist of new pedestrian crossings and signals, in addition to bike crossing improvements at 116 Street and 75A Avenue.
Delta received $412,000 in grant funding in total for the two projects, which are set to be completed by Spring of 2025.
Meanwhile, the city last week announced that it is proceeding with three more crosswalk upgrade projects: 6 Avenue and Milsom Wynd, 62 Street and Holly Park Drive as well as 112 Street and 88 Avenue.
The upgrades include updated signage and pavement markings, as well as pedestrian-activated flashing beacons. Construction is to begin next month with the projects to be completed by June.
The city notes that improving crosswalks is an important component to achieving Delta’s Vision Zero Strategy.
The city also recently issued a request for bids for the design and construction inspection services for three more crosswalk improvements: 46A Street and Kelly Drive, Central Avenue at Hawthorne Elementary as well as 4 Avenue and 52A Street.
The city notes that the improvements to the existing crosswalks vary from site-to-site and may include new rectangular rapid flashing beacons, push buttons and posts, signage and pavement markings, street lighting, sidewalk let-downs and curb extensions. The improvements are scheduled for construction in 2024.
The city this year had also issued a request for proposals for intersection signal improvements at 60 Avenue and 62B Street, 84 Avenue and 116 Street as well as 12 Avenue and Morris Crescent.
In a presentation to council last fall, meanwhile, engineering Director Steven Lan outlined a number of measures his department will explore as it looks to create a new approach to implement neighbourhood traffic calming.
The approach will be based on neighbourhood engagement, rather than individual complaints, he explained.
Lan also noted current speed limits may not meet neighbourhood expectations, so a lower speed limit on streets may have to be considered.
