Seventh Street - ATNP Year 1 Implementation

Project Details

The City of New Westminster is upgrading Seventh Street between Queens Avenue and Sixth Avenue as part of Year 1 implementation of the All Ages and Abilities (AAA) Active Transportation Network Plan. This project is designed to improve safety, comfort, and accessibility for people walking, cycling, and rolling through the Uptown neighbourhood.

The improvements will include:

• New protected bike lanes
• Upgraded pedestrian infrastructure
• Enhanced street features and traffic calming
• A permanent conversion of Seventh Street to a one-way northbound configuration from Queens Ave to Fifth Ave.
   

Construction will be completed in phases to minimize disruption to residents and businesses.

Project Update

We are excited to announce that the Seventh Street project has officially reached total completion. All outstanding work, including the final spring touches and minor repairs identified during our inspections, has been successfully finished.

The corridor is now fully operational in its final design. As we settle into this permanent layout, we want to ensure everything is working exactly as intended:

Users are our Best Inspectors: While our teams have conducted thorough reviews, those who use the street daily often spot things we might miss.

If you notice a deficiency or something that looks "off," users are encouraged to report through our Click-Fix system. Your real-time feedback helps us keep the street safe and functional.

What's Next: Traffic Study & Assessment

With total performance achieved, the Transportation Department is now moving into the formal evaluation phase. We will be launching a comprehensive traffic study to monitor the project’s performance in its completed state.

This study will analyze:

• Design Impact: Measuring how the new infrastructure has improved safety and accessibility for all road users.
• Operational Flow: Evaluating how current traffic and parking patterns compare to our initial projections.
• Future Adjustments: Identifying if any further refinements or minor adjustments are necessary based on real-world data and community feedback.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation throughout this first year of activation!

Contact

For more information please contact Erika Pollmuler, project manager, at or visit the Projects on the Go page.