People in British Columbia will benefit from further road and pedestrian safety measures in their communities through the Vision Zero Grant Program.

The grants are awarded directly to communities in B.C. to improve local road safety, make active transportation more accessible and prevent injuries. In 2025, a total of $794,991 has been distributed to 50 communities. This includes 15 projects in First Nations communities.

New Westminster received $20,000 for safety improvements on Princess Street between Sixth Street and Eighth Street.

“The City of New Westminster is grateful to receive funding to support the comprehensive redesign of this section of Princess Street," said Mayor Patrick Johnstone. "These improvements result from consultation with concerned community members and advance our goal of providing safe, comfortable and accessible mobility options for people of all ages and abilities, especially vulnerable road users. Thank you to the Vision Zero Grant Program for this opportunity to make our streets safer.”

By implementing Vision Zero, the Province is working toward making roads in British Columbia safer by preventing vulnerable road-user injuries or reducing their severity.

Read the full press release and backgrounder info here.