

Our priorities are the safety of:
- People walking and cycling
- At-risk groups like children, seniors, and those with mobility challenges
We use signs, signals, and painted road markings to let you know where you can walk or ride your bicycle safely.
Flashing beacons to enhance crosswalk safety
We are testing rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs) at three crosswalks in the City:
- Victoria Drive and Grant Street
- West Boulevard and 42nd Avenue
- Elliot Street and Waverly Avenue
When you cross the street at these locations, press the button to turn on the high-intensity light and let people driving or cycling know you’re crossing.
Flashing beacons are suited where many people cross the road, drivers rarely stop, and a pedestrian signal isn’t essential.
Watch a video about how the beacons work.
Crossing signals
Pedestrian crossing signal
The walking pedestrian light means cross the street within the painted crosswalk lines if it is safe.
The flashing hand means it's too late to cross if you haven't already started so wait until the next walking pedestrian light.
The steady hand means don't cross and wait until the next walking pedestrian light.
Countdown timer
The countdown timer may appear next to the signals above, depending on the intersection. When you see the flashing hand and countdown, it's too late to cross if you haven't already so wait until the next walking pedestrian light.
Update coming
- In July 2020, Council voted to extend the hours of the 30km/hr school zone and playground to 24/7.
- Until new signs are installed, the current speed limits remain in place.
- We estimate new signs will be in place end of 2020/early 2021.
Speed limits
Unless otherwise posted:
- City roads: 50 km/h
- School zone: 30 km/h (8am to 5pm, school days)
- Playground zone: 30 km/h (every day, dawn to dusk)
- Street bikeways: 30 km/h
- Lanes: 20 km/h
Road signs and markings
Know what these signs and symbols mean to help keep you safe, however you're travelling.
Cycling road signs and markings
Where it's ok to cycle, ride, and skate
Hoverboards, motorized scooters, and Segways are currently not allowed on City streets, sidewalks, paths (including the Seawall), and protected bike lanes.
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Notes
- Where signs permit
- Local streets only
What's new
Learn about the updates on skateboards in protected bike lanes and Street and Traffic Bylaw amendments.
Report an issue or request a service
Report traffic or pedestrian signal issues
Use this VanConnect form to request traffic or pedestrian signal changes, additions, and repairs.
Report street light issues
Use our app to report street light issues in Vancouver.
Request sidewalk repairs
Use this VanConnect form to request sidewalk repairs in the city.
Request sign repair
Use this VanConnect form to request sign repair in the city.
Reporting damaged stop signs
A damaged stop sign can be a hazard to pedestrians and vehicles.
Phone 3-1-1 immediately to report signs that are damaged, missing, or blocked (for example, by branches).
Requesting stop sign changes
Use our online form to request:
- Stop signs be installed at an uncontrolled intersection
- Directional changes for existing stop signs
- Additional stop signs be installed (for example, change a two-way stop to a four-way stop)