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UTILITY OVERVIEW ROADS &TRAFFIC SAFETY

MISSION STATEMENT To improve the quality of life for Surrey residents by providing an effectively-managed transportation system that serves the mobility needs of individuals and businesses, ensures the economic vitality of the City, is safe and secure, protects and enhances the environment, and promotes sustainable modes of transportation (transit, walking, cycling). KEY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES The Roads & Traffic Safety Utility is sustained through the work of three Engineering Department divisions: Transportation, which plans for current and future transportation needs; Design and Construction which designs and builds new infrastructure in an environmentally sound and sustainable manner; and Traffic Operations and Maintenance, which ensures the efficient and safe operation and maintenance of the system. The shared goal of these groups is to enable mobility through safe and efficient pedestrian, transit, bicycle and auto infrastructure.

2015 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

ECONOMIC  Secured $1 million budget from Federal Government for ‘Inter- Regional Commercial Travel Time System’ project;  In collaboration with IT, upgraded CityWorks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of this critical software used by staff throughout the City; and ENVIRONMENTAL  Supported efforts to inform the public and advocate for a positive vote on the Regional Transportation Plebiscite;  Enhanced the operation of the new Traffic Management Centre with development of operating procedures and expanded infrastructure, such as CCTV cameras at 75 new locations;  Completed a pilot conversion of high pressure sodium streetlights in Newton to LED in preparation for a citywide replacement program;

 Secured over $1.4 million of Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) and TransLink funding for cycling projects including construction of separated bicycle lanes in the City Centre and an extension to the Fraser Heights Greenway.

 Completed, with TransLink, design and costing work for business case development required for Federal and Provincial funding of LRT;  Successfully screened in to Round 7 of PPP Canada’s P3 funding program for construction of 27 km of LRT in Surrey and Langley; and  Implemented an electronic file system for Service Requests, eliminating paper-based documentation requirements.

2016-2020 FINANCIAL PLAN

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