City of Surrey's 2024-2028 Financial Plan

TRANSPORTATION

PUBLIC SAFETY

• Completed construction on the Surrey City Centre Protected Cycling Network project which added 5 kilometres of new protected cycling lanes in City Centre; • Presented the results of the Residential Area Speed Limit Reduction Pilot Program, finding no significant changes in speed reduction, the pilot program failed to meet its goals without enforcement and other measures to support the lower speed limits; • Initiated a new capital program intended to improve road safety near certain transit stops, called the Safe Transit Access on Arterial Roads program; • Completed the assessment of the School Zone Awareness Pilot Program and got approval from Council to install pavement markings with the words "school zone" in a total of 49 schools; • Added Leading Pedestrian Intervals at 40 signalized intersections to prioritize pedestrian safety while crossing roadways; • Completed safety upgrades at eight existing traffic signals; • Acted on 9,500 Service Requests to respond to safety, maintenance, and operational concerns raised by the public;

• Surrey’s Traffic Management Centre monitored 2,150 traffic collisions and received 6,200 automated traffic congestion alerts. Staff implemented 2,400 live traffic signal timing changes to improve safety and reduce congestion for 577 incidents; • To support safety and traffic flow, responded to 1,500 issues related to intelligent equipment and systems that help the City manage traffic; • Implemented 17 new and two upgraded speed reader boards as part of a pilot program to help reduce traffic speeds near parks and schools; • Responded to 34,025 service requests related to street operations and road maintenance; • Added 660 new poles and 57 LED fixtures upgrades through the Capital Program and Land Development, achieving 51% LED streetlight coverage citywide; • Commissioned four new traffic signals to improve safety, walkability, and access to Surrey’s roads; and • Installed 20 new crosswalks, which includes three new pedestrian signals, throughout the City to help improve pedestrian safety, accessibility, comfort, and mobility.

City of Surrey | 2024—2028 Financial Plan | Utilities Operating Fund | Transportation

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