Sidewalk fixtures and amenities
Street fixtures and amenities are furnishings that just seem to fit in on our City streets and sidewalks. These fixtures provide a function, like seating, waste management, and storage.
Our street fixtures help keep Vancouver tidier, and add convenience for everyone.
Benches
Contact 3-1-1 to suggest a location for a new bench, or to request maintenance on a bench on public sidewalks. Priority for new bench requests is given to busy pedestrian areas.
You can also have park benches dedicated in someone's memory through the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation.
Bike racks
Call 3-1-1 to suggest bike rack locations in the city, or to get a free bike rack permit and purchase a bike rack to install in front of your business.
You can also have park bike racks dedicated in someone's memory through the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation.
Litter cans
The City installs garbage cans that coordinate with diverse streetscapes, and suit the needs of neighbourhoods. Our program is designed to:
- Place litter cans at high-traffic bus stops
- Employ innovative technologies, such as solar-powered compacting cans used in high-traffic areas
Contact 3-1-1 to suggest areas where new city garbage cans can be installed, or to report a garbage can that needs immediate clean up.
Newspaper boxes
Newspaper boxes provide a useful service to pedestrians. Contact 3-1-1 for more information about free-standing newsboxes, or multiple publication newsracks like the one in the photo.
Banners and flags
Local business associations, non-profit groups, charitable organizations, and special events organizations can install banners and flags on City streets. Visit the Doing Business section of the website to find out more, and download the application package.
Automated public toilets
The City has installed eight automated public toilets in the downtown area. They are automatically cleaned and sanitized after each use, and are available to the public 24 hours a day for free.
