Richards green complete street improvements

As part of our commitment to green initiatives and with a goal to have two-thirds of all trips in Vancouver made by walking, cycling, and transit by 2030, we've upgraded major infrastructure on Richards St.

We've upgraded critical street infrastructure and extended the protected bike lane to provide better cycling access and a safer and more comfortable cycling route for people of all ages and abilities. This includes:

• Installation of storm water tree trenches to make better use of storm water run off
• Planting over 100 trees and planter boxes to manage water at the street level
• Introduction of silva-soil cells to minimize root damage to new and existing street infrastructure
• Construction of a protected bi-directional bike lane between Pacific St and Cordova St
• New traffic signals 
• Improved intersection lighting 
• Installation of an electric vehicle (EV) charging station
• Installation of two additional public bike share (PBS) stations, and relocation of the existing four
• Addition of new bike racks
• Sidewalk repair to improve safety and accessibility for all users

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