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're upgrading major infrastructure on Richards St.

We're upgrading critical street infrastructure and extending 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 project 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

Details 

 Location

Richards St from Cordova St to Pacific St

 Duration

Bike lane construction and road improvements are scheduled in 2 phases from January 2020 to fall 2021: 

• Phase 1 (Cordova St to Nelson St): January 2020 to summer 2020
• Phase 2 (Nelson St to Pacific St): Summer 2020 to fall 2021

 Work hours

Monday to Friday: 7am to 5:30pm, extended hours as needed

Weekends: as needed

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