City of Surrey 2020-2024 Financial Plan

TRANSPORTATION

ECONOMIC PROSPERITY & LIVELIHOODS

• Implemented the first Travel Time Information System in urban arterial streets in Canada, including 50 Bluetooth sensors and 3 full colour Dynamic Message Signs to better inform the public of the quickest route to travel; • Piloted Smart Camera Technology to facilitate improved traffic network performance, detect and provide insight into multimodal traffic through Artificial Intelligence technology; and • Through the Truck Parking Task Force, completed development of and released the Surrey Truck Parking Strategy which included an extensive public and industry engagement process and will help to resolve the long standing issue of insufficient authorized truck parking spaces through implementation of six recommended initiatives in 2020.

EDUCATION & CULTURE

• Piloted New Software for Recruitment Testing to improve efficiency, consistency and process for recruitment of new employees; and

• Delivered the annual Safe and Active Schools Program and increased the number of elementary schools participating to increase the safety and encourage active travel to schools .

HEALTH & WELLNESS

• Constructed 1600m of separated bike lanes (cycle tracks) along 100 Avenue to improve the safety and comfort for cycling between Guildford and City Centre; and •

The City constructed 1.92 km of sidewalk leading to schools as part of Safe and Active Schools Program to encourage active travel by improving connectivity, safety and comfort for children walking to school.

King George Boulevard Transit and Bike Lanes

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