Queensborough Transportation Plan

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Project Update, December 20, 2023: Thank you for your participation in Round 2 Engagement on the Queensborough Transportation Plan. The Engagement Summary Report is now available. 

Engagement on this project has now concluded. Using the input collected, staff will review the preferred options identified through the second round of engagement and recommended project changes based on the collective community input. The Plan will be finalized in early 2024 and presented to City Council, and shared here in the Spring.

Project Update, October 30, 2023: Round 2 of engagement has now concluded. Many thanks to all those who shared input through our drop-in sessions, at our pop-ups, on the moderated discussion forum, and through our survey. Round 2 engagement was open from September 26 through October 29, 2023. We appreciate your time and valuable feedback!

The project team is now working on reporting back what we heard through engagement, and then incorporating those themes into the draft Queensborough Transportation Plan. In the meantime, here are some preliminary survey results. 



Project Update, September 25, 2023: Round 2 Engagement on Now

During the first round of community engagement for the Queensborough Transportation Plan project, we heard what you feel is working well and where there are challenges with transportation in Queensborough.

Based on what we heard in the first round of engagement, the project team has created a series of guiding principles, strategic themes, and priority projects for potential inclusion in the final Plan.

Click here to read more about:

  • the proposed priority routes for walking, cycling and rolling,
  • priority bus stops for new amenities (such as benches, shelters, etc.)
  • the proposed priority intersections and streets for improvements,
  • network options,
  • and future projects.

In September and October 2023, the project team is hosting several engagement activities to encourage community members and interest holders to review the draft priority locations and potential projects and provide feedback.

How Can I Engage?

We are excited to share the proposed projects with you and hear your feedback! Your input will help ensure that the final Plan accurately reflects Queensborough’s unique context and the community’s priorities.

  • Online Survey – concluded
  • Discussion Forum – concluded (but you can still read all the contributed comments!)
  • Drop-In Engagement Sessions (held October 12 and 14, 2023)


Project Update: May 31, 2023: The Existing Conditions Report, which provides an assessment of current conditions of the Queensborough transportation network, is now available. The report provides findings from a review of existing transportation infrastructure and travel patterns, which will help in identifying opportunities for the transportation plan. Click here for a short summary of what’s in the report, and highlights of the findings. Click here to access the full report.


Project Update, January 25, 2023: The Round 1 engagement results are in! Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey, shared their location-specific feedback through the map tool, and attended the pop-ups. A summary of the engagement results is now available. Click here to read the Round One Engagement Summary Report.

What's Happening?

The City of New Westminster is developing a Transportation Plan for the Queensborough neighbourhood. Queensborough is a vibrant, growing community in our city. Developing the Transportation Plan is an opportunity to identify and fill the gaps in our transportation network. The Plan will guide the prioritization of how the City spends money on transportation initiatives in the community. The goal is to ensure the safe, sustainable, and accessible movement of people and goods is supported. The Plan will build on existing local and regional plans, including the Queensborough Community Plan and the City’s Master Transportation Plan.

The City is committed to developing a transportation network that encourages and prioritizes sustainable transportation, such as walking and riding transit. In alignment with the City’s Seven Bold Steps for Climate Action, strategies and recommendations in the Transportation Plan will help make walking, cycling, and transit in Queensborough more convenient and accessible for residents and visitors.

The Transportation Plan will include strategies, actions, and projects to improve transportation in Queensborough over the short, medium, and long term. It is important we hear from as many community members as possible so that we can prioritize the improvements that are most pressing first. Over the next 12 months, there will be several opportunities for community members to participate in the planning process and provide input, including online and in-person consultation.

Project Update, December 20, 2023: Thank you for your participation in Round 2 Engagement on the Queensborough Transportation Plan. The Engagement Summary Report is now available. 

Engagement on this project has now concluded. Using the input collected, staff will review the preferred options identified through the second round of engagement and recommended project changes based on the collective community input. The Plan will be finalized in early 2024 and presented to City Council, and shared here in the Spring.

Project Update, October 30, 2023: Round 2 of engagement has now concluded. Many thanks to all those who shared input through our drop-in sessions, at our pop-ups, on the moderated discussion forum, and through our survey. Round 2 engagement was open from September 26 through October 29, 2023. We appreciate your time and valuable feedback!

The project team is now working on reporting back what we heard through engagement, and then incorporating those themes into the draft Queensborough Transportation Plan. In the meantime, here are some preliminary survey results. 



Project Update, September 25, 2023: Round 2 Engagement on Now

During the first round of community engagement for the Queensborough Transportation Plan project, we heard what you feel is working well and where there are challenges with transportation in Queensborough.

Based on what we heard in the first round of engagement, the project team has created a series of guiding principles, strategic themes, and priority projects for potential inclusion in the final Plan.

Click here to read more about:

  • the proposed priority routes for walking, cycling and rolling,
  • priority bus stops for new amenities (such as benches, shelters, etc.)
  • the proposed priority intersections and streets for improvements,
  • network options,
  • and future projects.

In September and October 2023, the project team is hosting several engagement activities to encourage community members and interest holders to review the draft priority locations and potential projects and provide feedback.

How Can I Engage?

We are excited to share the proposed projects with you and hear your feedback! Your input will help ensure that the final Plan accurately reflects Queensborough’s unique context and the community’s priorities.

  • Online Survey – concluded
  • Discussion Forum – concluded (but you can still read all the contributed comments!)
  • Drop-In Engagement Sessions (held October 12 and 14, 2023)


Project Update: May 31, 2023: The Existing Conditions Report, which provides an assessment of current conditions of the Queensborough transportation network, is now available. The report provides findings from a review of existing transportation infrastructure and travel patterns, which will help in identifying opportunities for the transportation plan. Click here for a short summary of what’s in the report, and highlights of the findings. Click here to access the full report.


Project Update, January 25, 2023: The Round 1 engagement results are in! Thank you to everyone who participated in the survey, shared their location-specific feedback through the map tool, and attended the pop-ups. A summary of the engagement results is now available. Click here to read the Round One Engagement Summary Report.

What's Happening?

The City of New Westminster is developing a Transportation Plan for the Queensborough neighbourhood. Queensborough is a vibrant, growing community in our city. Developing the Transportation Plan is an opportunity to identify and fill the gaps in our transportation network. The Plan will guide the prioritization of how the City spends money on transportation initiatives in the community. The goal is to ensure the safe, sustainable, and accessible movement of people and goods is supported. The Plan will build on existing local and regional plans, including the Queensborough Community Plan and the City’s Master Transportation Plan.

The City is committed to developing a transportation network that encourages and prioritizes sustainable transportation, such as walking and riding transit. In alignment with the City’s Seven Bold Steps for Climate Action, strategies and recommendations in the Transportation Plan will help make walking, cycling, and transit in Queensborough more convenient and accessible for residents and visitors.

The Transportation Plan will include strategies, actions, and projects to improve transportation in Queensborough over the short, medium, and long term. It is important we hear from as many community members as possible so that we can prioritize the improvements that are most pressing first. Over the next 12 months, there will be several opportunities for community members to participate in the planning process and provide input, including online and in-person consultation.

Consultation has concluded

Please check out our FAQs before submitting your question. We may have already addressed your topic. 

Do you have a question about the Queensborough Transportation Plan project? Add it here and we will aim to reply within five business days. If we think your question would be of interest to others, we’ll post your question and our response here. Thank you for taking the time to ask a question!

  • Share I’m curious if the City, as part of the road/intersection safety assessment, has evaluated the road network in Port Royal - specifically between Salter Street and Ewen. The narrow roads cannot accommodate two-way traffic and parking. With the new construction and increased residents in the area, traffic volumes have increased making these roads (Comata, Holly, Furnace, etc.) extremely congested and dangerous. A simple and cost effective solution would be to make these one-way streets. This would resolve the perpetual game of chicken. Thanks! on Facebook Share I’m curious if the City, as part of the road/intersection safety assessment, has evaluated the road network in Port Royal - specifically between Salter Street and Ewen. The narrow roads cannot accommodate two-way traffic and parking. With the new construction and increased residents in the area, traffic volumes have increased making these roads (Comata, Holly, Furnace, etc.) extremely congested and dangerous. A simple and cost effective solution would be to make these one-way streets. This would resolve the perpetual game of chicken. Thanks! on Twitter Share I’m curious if the City, as part of the road/intersection safety assessment, has evaluated the road network in Port Royal - specifically between Salter Street and Ewen. The narrow roads cannot accommodate two-way traffic and parking. With the new construction and increased residents in the area, traffic volumes have increased making these roads (Comata, Holly, Furnace, etc.) extremely congested and dangerous. A simple and cost effective solution would be to make these one-way streets. This would resolve the perpetual game of chicken. Thanks! on Linkedin Email I’m curious if the City, as part of the road/intersection safety assessment, has evaluated the road network in Port Royal - specifically between Salter Street and Ewen. The narrow roads cannot accommodate two-way traffic and parking. With the new construction and increased residents in the area, traffic volumes have increased making these roads (Comata, Holly, Furnace, etc.) extremely congested and dangerous. A simple and cost effective solution would be to make these one-way streets. This would resolve the perpetual game of chicken. Thanks! link

    I’m curious if the City, as part of the road/intersection safety assessment, has evaluated the road network in Port Royal - specifically between Salter Street and Ewen. The narrow roads cannot accommodate two-way traffic and parking. With the new construction and increased residents in the area, traffic volumes have increased making these roads (Comata, Holly, Furnace, etc.) extremely congested and dangerous. A simple and cost effective solution would be to make these one-way streets. This would resolve the perpetual game of chicken. Thanks!

    bran asked 7 months ago

    Hi there and thanks for your question. The City recently completed an intersection safety study. However, the study focused on locations that either have a high collision frequency and/or incidents of pedestrian/bicycle crashes. The area you have noted in Port Royal was not highlighted as being collision-prone. 

    However, Transportation staff will review the study data to see if the physical and traffic characteristics are resulting in any documented claims. Your request to consider one-way street operation for this area has been shared with the project team and will be included in the engagement feedback. 

    Streets in the Port Royal area are similar to other local residential streets throughout New West that provide street parking on both sides. Local residential streets are designed that way to keep vehicle speeds at an appropriate level and also retain the comfort and other quality-of-life elements in the neighbourhood. However, issues such as current on-street parking demand would be considered as part of any review for one-way operation.

  • Share What is the plan, if any, for emergency services access. For example, when snow shut down both the 91 and the Queensborough bridge, there is no way for residents to access emergency services, or for emergency services to access residents as River Road and Westminster Hwy were completely blocked off. on Facebook Share What is the plan, if any, for emergency services access. For example, when snow shut down both the 91 and the Queensborough bridge, there is no way for residents to access emergency services, or for emergency services to access residents as River Road and Westminster Hwy were completely blocked off. on Twitter Share What is the plan, if any, for emergency services access. For example, when snow shut down both the 91 and the Queensborough bridge, there is no way for residents to access emergency services, or for emergency services to access residents as River Road and Westminster Hwy were completely blocked off. on Linkedin Email What is the plan, if any, for emergency services access. For example, when snow shut down both the 91 and the Queensborough bridge, there is no way for residents to access emergency services, or for emergency services to access residents as River Road and Westminster Hwy were completely blocked off. link

    What is the plan, if any, for emergency services access. For example, when snow shut down both the 91 and the Queensborough bridge, there is no way for residents to access emergency services, or for emergency services to access residents as River Road and Westminster Hwy were completely blocked off.

    victb asked over 1 year ago

    Hi there and thank you for this question. Emergency response services are available within Queensborough through Fire Hall 3, located on Ewen Avenue. The Queensborough Fire Hall is staffed 24/7.

  • Share There was no mention of a pedestrian/cyclist crossing from Port Royal to Quayside in the survey: is that completely off the table? on Facebook Share There was no mention of a pedestrian/cyclist crossing from Port Royal to Quayside in the survey: is that completely off the table? on Twitter Share There was no mention of a pedestrian/cyclist crossing from Port Royal to Quayside in the survey: is that completely off the table? on Linkedin Email There was no mention of a pedestrian/cyclist crossing from Port Royal to Quayside in the survey: is that completely off the table? link

    There was no mention of a pedestrian/cyclist crossing from Port Royal to Quayside in the survey: is that completely off the table?

    NotMyRealName asked over 1 year ago

    Hello and thanks for your question. This topic, among others, is addressed in our FAQ. The proposal for a pedestrian bridge from the Quay to Queensborough remains a future long-term project. The pedestrian bridge is a high-cost, major infrastructure project that includes many decision-makers beyond the City (such as the Port Authority) and will be a significant challenge to build and maintain.   

    It's also important to note that the survey intentionally does not include specific transportation projects or solutions. The objectives of this first round of engagement are to identify issues and opportunities. As the draft Transportation Plan is developed, specific solutions and priorities will be identified.

  • Share How will the proposal address the current problem of lack of sufficient transit for secondary school learners travelling from Queensborough to New Westminster secondary school? The existing transit system is currently insufficient. on Facebook Share How will the proposal address the current problem of lack of sufficient transit for secondary school learners travelling from Queensborough to New Westminster secondary school? The existing transit system is currently insufficient. on Twitter Share How will the proposal address the current problem of lack of sufficient transit for secondary school learners travelling from Queensborough to New Westminster secondary school? The existing transit system is currently insufficient. on Linkedin Email How will the proposal address the current problem of lack of sufficient transit for secondary school learners travelling from Queensborough to New Westminster secondary school? The existing transit system is currently insufficient. link

    How will the proposal address the current problem of lack of sufficient transit for secondary school learners travelling from Queensborough to New Westminster secondary school? The existing transit system is currently insufficient.

    ME4F asked over 1 year ago

    Hello and thank you for your question and comment. The City is aware of the desire from community members for a direct transit link from Queensborough to New Westminster Secondary School. While the City does not directly deliver transit services, the City has an ongoing working relationship with TransLink, and can make recommendations for future transit improvements.

    The objectives of this first round of engagement are to identify issues and opportunities. As the draft Transportation Plan is developed, specific solutions and priorities will be documented. The City will engage with key stakeholders, including TransLink, to find ways to implement solutions to identified issues, given the City will most likely not be responsible for delivering all the identified services and projects stemming from the Transportation Plan.