VICTORIA, BC — Transportation upgrades are planned for sections of Cook and Blanshard Streets to improve road safety and comfort in Victoria for everyone.
The community is invited to drop by an online or in-person information session to learn more and share feedback.
• February 20, 4-6 p.m. – The Atrium (800 Yates St.)
• February 25, 4-6 p.m. – Quadra Village Community Centre (901 Kings Rd.)
• February 26, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Online via Microsoft Teams
• March 4, 7-8:30 p.m. – Online via Microsoft Teams
Upgrades will vary by corridor but will include road paving and other maintenance, new or improved crosswalks, dedicated space for biking and rolling, traffic signal upgrades and intersection safety improvements. Construction of these transportation upgrades will be phased in throughout 2025 and 2026 to minimize impacts to traffic.
This work aligns with the City’s 2023-2026 Strategic Plan priorities to expand the AAA bike and roll network and improve the “moving experience” of pedestrians, mobility device users and the public generally. The corridors identified are some of the highest collision corridors in the city, and the improvements will help move Victoria towards its goal of eliminating traffic-related deaths or serious injuries. Transportation improvements planned for these major arterial streets will complement other, more localized upgrades across the City.
To register for the events or learn more, visit eventbrite.
Media Contact:
Colleen Mycroft
Manager, Intergovernmental and Media Relations
250.896.5325 | cmycroft@victoria.ca
Attachment: Map of major street upgrades