10th Avenue bikeway improvements

Over 500,000 bike trips are made on 10th Avenue every year, making it one of the busiest east-west bikeways in Vancouver’s cycling network.

Project goals

Make the street comfortable and accessible for everyone
Improve safety for people walking, biking, and rolling
Accommodate the loading and access needs of nearby businesses, residences, and institutions
Retain parking where possible
Support car-free areas introduced through redevelopment and public space improvements over the long term

We’re working to make 10th Avenue more convenient, safe, and comfortable for people of all ages and abilities to walk and cycle.

The 10th Avenue bikeway connects destinations like Vancouver General Hospital, City Hall, and Commercial Drive. It also connects with bike routes that run north and south, like the Ontario Greenway and Arbutus Greenway.

What's happeningChanges between Carolina Street and Glen Drive

We're planning to change 3 blocks of 10th Avenue to 1-way streets. This can keep vehicle volumes low and reduce conflicts between vehicles and people cycling. We’re also making changes to keep more space clear at intersections to make people cycling more visible to drivers.

Review the plans for the Fraser Street (576 KB) and Windsor Street (400 KB) intersections
Review the proposed changes and context map (416 KB)

We anticipate work will start in 2027.

Changes between Fir Street and Birch Street

The survey closed on February 20, 2026. We’ll report back on what we heard in summer 2026. Feedback will help finalize the design before construction, anticipated in 2027.

Learn more about the planned improvements on Fir Street to Birch Street

10th Avenue bikeway improvements map

Planned improvements: Fir Street to Birch Street
We're introducing 1-way sections on these blocks of 10th Avenue and adding a protected bike lane between Fir Street and Granville Street. These changes will reduce traffic cutting through the neighbourhood, slow vehicles, and make the street safer for everyone.
- Review a diagram of proposed changes (6.5 MB)
We anticipate construction will start in 2027.

We're also making it easier to reach the Granville Bridge. In 2028, we plan to build a 2-way protected bike lane that will connect 10th Avenue to the Granville Bridge using the Fir Street ramp.
Previous improvements
Previous improvements that make 10th Avenue safer include:
- Interim protected bike lanes between Maple Street and Vine Street in Kitsilano
- An All Ages and Abilities (AAA) route through the Hospital Zone, from Oak Street to Ash Street
- Route upgrades in Mount Pleasant, between Main Street, Kingsway, and Prince Edward Street
- A protected bike lane that links Commercial Drive to the Central Valley Greenway in East Vancouver
Review the 10th Ave bikeway improvements map for a full breakdown of previous improvements and planned changes.