10th Ave - Segment 7, Commercial Dr (Woodland St to Victoria Dr)

This small section of 10th Ave has a significant amount of vehicle traffic, especially to and from the Safeway at Commercial Dr. With no traffic signal at 10th Ave and Victoria Dr, crossing Victoria Dr by foot or bike can be challenging. This is a particular concern for the nearby Laura Secord Elementary school.

Construction improvements to this segment of 10th Ave were completed in June 2019. Longer term solutions for improvement to 10th Ave between Commercial Dr and Victoria Dr will be identified through redevelopment opportunities within the area.

Key objectives

Upgrade 10th Ave so it is safe and comfortable for people of all ages and abilities
Improve comfort and accessibility for people on foot
Accommodate the loading and access needs of adjacent businesses
Preserve as much of the street’s healthy and mature tree canopy as possible
Ensure residents on 10th Ave can continue to park within a reasonable walking distance of home

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What's happening

Construction on 10th Ave between Commercial Dr and Victoria Dr was completed in June 2019.

Staff continue to work on the design of a new traffic signal at Victoria Dr and 10th Ave, for which construction is likely to begin in 2020.

Project timeline

Here is our process and anticipated milestones.

Summer 2015

Project launch
Fall 2015

Listen and learn open houses
November 2016

Public open houses: Recommended Designs
2017 to 2018

Preliminary construction work
February to June 2019

Construction of recommended design
We are here
2020

Expected construction of new traffic signal at Victoria Dr and 10th Ave

Past updates
November 2016: Public open houses: Proposed designs - segments 3, 5, 7

We held open houses on November 23, 26, and 29 to share the recommended designs for three segments of the 10th Ave Corridor, including the Kingsway area. View the open house materials:
Fall 2015: Listen and learn

We asked for input on how you walk, bike, and drive on the 10th Avenue Corridor. Open houses were held on October 29, November 2, and November 7. An online questionnaire was open from October 29 to November 1.

Public feedback included:
- Support for improvements that improved safety and visibility
- Concern about safety and confusion of traffic circles for people walking, cycling, and driving
- Concern about lack of lighting
- Concern about uneven, heaving sidewalks and road surface
- Request to alleviate school pick-up/drop-off traffic congestion
- Request to preserve street trees
- Suggestion of selective one-way streets
View the open house information boards (7 MB)

Summer 2015: Project launch

We held two launch events on July 20 and 26 to hear your thoughts on the 10th Ave Corridor and Vancouver's bike routes, and share how we're planning to make the Corridor better for you.

Together with Momentum Magazine, we presented the #ThisIsHowWeRollVan photo booth sweepstakes. Participants walked or cycled to the booth, got their photo taken, and entered to win great prizes!