On October 17, Vancouverites will vote for a new city council. We asked each party to commit to implementing key road safety measures if they form government, within their first year in office.
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Complete the rollout of safe speeds around schools and playgrounds
Hire back city staff who work on road safety and transportation initiatives
Reallocate capital funds for safe crossings, curb cuts and upgraded sidewalks
Build a bike lane on Broadway that’s ready for the subway’s opening day
Immediately reprioritize the rollout of bus lanes that the last council postponed
Lower speed limits on select major roads in busy pedestrian areas, as called for by the city’s safety plan
Fill in longstanding network gaps, like the Eastside Crosscut and Masumi Matsui Trail
Beginning in 2028, fund one new permanent school street every year
New all ages and abilities safe mobility lanes that are useful and connected along major roads
Permanent street plazas on both Granville Street and Water Street, not just temporary pilots
We asked each party* to endorse our Safe Streets Plan. Here’s what they said:
Endorsed the Safe Streets Plan
Have Not Endorsed the Plan
If your party wants to sign on, please contact us at contact@visionzerovancouver.ca
* We contacted only parties that are running at least 1 candidate who has previously been elected. All parties contacted are listed above.
