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Traffic Management: ConstructionTraffic Control related to Road Construction
The City of Vancouver (COV) requires all persons doing construction or maintenance on or next to City streets, sidewalks and lanes to abide by City by-laws, Workers Compensation Board (WCB) guidelines and the MoT (Ministry of Transportation) Traffic Control Manual for Work on Roadways regulations. MoT sets basic principles and prescribes guidelines for the design, application, installation and maintenance of traffic control through work zones. The WCB typically enforces the application of these principles and standards. Many sites are also monitored directly by the City of Vancouver. Requirements are set prior to the start of construction, and checked on a regular basis. A Traffic Management Plan consistent with MoT Traffic Control Manual must be submitted when working on any major road where traffic, cyclists, or pedestrians will be impacted. As part of the Traffic Management Plan and the MoT regulations, advance warning construction signs are often necessary prior to the worksite in order to properly and safely direct the traveling public. If traffic control measures do not meet safety standards, WCB and COV Engineering can issue fees or work stoppages, with the possibility of future applications being denied. Applicants, private contractors or otherwise, must have a valid COV business license. Also, any work on a City street, lane, and/or sidewalk requires a permit. This permit will approve the occupancy of the street for the necessary work and reserve specific space adjacent to the site for access. If work is done without permits, the City can apply fees to the contractor, and they will be required to cease work immediately. Large-scale, long-term projects must have advisory signs prior to major streets before the worksite to notify of any lengthy delays and the expected project completion time. This gives commuters the opportunity to alter their routes to avoid construction. Work is often scheduled around the peak travel times, morning and afternoon rush hours, to minimize the impacts to the traveling public. Detours are only provided for a full closure. Under the Street and Traffic By-law, new by-laws are in place to ensure construction sites manage their street use, for such activities as deliveries and concrete pours, to improve safety and minimize delays. In May 2005, Council approved a new by-law which addressed safety concerns regarding construction bins (roll-offs), containers and construction trailers on Vancouver City streets and lanes. This by-law requires all bins to be properly marked with approved reflective tape or traffic control devices in order to ensure that they are as visible as possible to pedestrians, cyclists and motorists, especially at night. Please see Bin Safety By-law or Bin Safety Information ( Noise Management
For further information regarding noise issues, please see the SoundSmart website or dial 3-1-1. For instructions on how to apply for a Noise Exemption Permit, see the Noise By-law Exception page. [top]
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The Traffic Management branch oversees construction and other types of work on major streets by balancing the requirements of private contractors, utility companies, filming and special events, and our own City crews while maintaining existing traffic, cyclist, and pedestrian volumes. 
In order to minimize noise pollution, there are certain guidelines listed in the