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Street Maintenance and Improvement, Parking and Greenways

Street Maintenance and Improvement

The City is responsible for building and maintaining streets, alleyways, sidewalks and bridges, providing street lighting and traffic control and street cleaning and removing leaves and snow from city streets. Residents and business owners are responsible for clearing the snow from the sidewalk in front of their home or business. Some important telephone numbers to call for help:

• Street lighting replacement — 604-871-6200
• Street repair — 604-871-6200
• Boulevard maintenance — 604-871-6200
• Street trees — 604-257-8600
• Street cleaning — 604-326-4710
• Street or sidewalk improvement — 604-873-7183 or 604-873-7928

Parking

Street parking is a City responsibility. Please be careful and observe parking regulations. If you receive a parking ticket and have questions, call By-law Fines Payment Information (604-873-7642). Also, see Part 3 “Getting Around”.

How to avoid getting a parking ticket:

• Watch for signs restricting parking.
• Read the meters (meters have restrictions such as rush hour bans, special event restrictions etc).
• Be careful in alleys or lanes, which generally don’t allow for parking or stopping.
• Stay away from corners.
• Leave bus stops for buses.
• Park safely in school zones when children are around.
• Use off-street parking, such as parkades.
• Respect residential parking restrictions.
• Make sure car is properly parked, i.e. not too far from curb, not blocking othercars, etc.

Greenways

Vancouver also has a system of Greenways, which are green paths for pedestrians and cyclists. Greenways provide opportunities for urban recreation, alternate ways to move through the city, and enhance the experience of nature amidst city life. For more information, check the City’s Greenways webpage: www.vancouver.ca/engsvcs/streets/greenways/.

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