City of Surrey 2017 - 2021 Financial Plan

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 and cycling). KEY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES The Roads & Traffic Safety Utility is sustained through the work of four Engineering Department divisions and sections: The Transportation Division, which plans for current and future transportation needs; the Design & Construction Division, which designs and builds new infrastructure in an environmentally sound and sustainable manner; the Traffic Management Section, which ensures the efficient and safe operation of the system; and the Streets Operations Section that ensures maintenance of the roads. The shared goal of these groups is to enable mobility through safe and efficient pedestrian, transit, bicycle and auto infrastructure.

2016 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

INCLUSION

 Completed pedestrian/cyclist accessibility audit around all future LRT stations on the 104 Avenue / King George Blvd (“KGB”) LRT L-Line.

BUILT ENVIRONMENT & NEIGHBOURHOODS

 With TransLink, obtained Phase 1 funding for the KGB/104 Avenue LRT line and submitted business case to the Federal Government for full funding of the project;

 Finalized City-wide road tenure research; and  Completed strategy for conversion of all City street lights to LED by 2020.

PUBLIC SAFETY

 Safe and Active Schools Program— implemented 35 additional construction projects valued at $5.8M around schools to improve safety; and

 Through evidence based analysis, have implemented and are monitoring transportation safety improvements at 5 intersections in Newton.

2017-2021 FINANCIAL PLAN

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