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Traffic Signals

Traffic signals enhance safety in the community and improve traffic flow. All New Westminster traffic signals adhere to design standards and are operated by the City of New Westminster’s Electric Utility.

All traffic signals in New Westminster are equipped with 12-watt LE signal heads. Some signals are also equipped with audible signals, countdown timers and back-up battery supply in case of a power outage.

For feedback about traffic signal design, please contact the Engineering Department:

Phone: 604-527-4592
Email:

  • Report a Traffic Signal Issue

    To report a traffic signal in need of repair please contact:

    Electric Utility

    Office hours: 8:00AM to 4:00PM, Monday – Friday
    Phone: 604-515-3750

    For Emergencies Outside of Office Hours:

    BC Hydro Emergency Dispatch
    Phone: 604-526-9975


  • Request for Traffic Signal Timing

    To request traffic signal timing information, click here.

    Once your request has been reviewed, a Transportation Engineer will contact you with further information. Please note a fee may be required for your request, and will be determined by the Transportation Engineer.

    FEE

    To generate a traffic signal timing report - $83.00 (plus tax).

    Red light cameras

    Red light cameras are run by ICBC and any enquiries should be directed to them. Information can be found here.

    Traffic actuation cameras

    Traffic actuation cameras are sensors at signals that detect if a car is waiting or arriving at the signal; they do not record nor take any photos.

    intersections with unavailable data

    The following intersections are not under City of New Westminster jurisdiction:

    • Any intersection on Tenth Avenue (City of Burnaby)
    • 20th Street and Sixth Avenue (Ministry of Transportation & Transit)
    • Howes Street on/off ramps to Hwy 91a (Ministry of Transportation & Transit)
    • Royal Avenue & McBride Boulevard (Ministry of Transportation & Transit)
    • Columbia Street & McBride Boulevard (Ministry of Transportation & Transit)