Safety measures heightened in Coquitlam for back-to-school season.
Stay alert as students return to class next week and workers resume their routines after summer vacations. The City of Coquitlam calls on community members to prioritize safety on streets, sidewalks and school zones.
Drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and scooter users must adhere to Coquitlam bylaws and the BC Motor Vehicle Act. Safety is a shared responsibility in the community.
Motorists should be aware of speed limits in school zones and playgrounds, avoid parking within crosswalks, and adhere to pick-up/drop-off zone regulations.
Pedestrians have the right-of-way at all intersections. Drivers and cyclists must yield regardless of road markings or signals.
The city encourages the public to leave phones untouched while driving and focus on sharing the road.
With improvements made to Guildford Way in City Centre, there’s a noticeable rise in biking and scooter activities. The area is a hub near schools and the SkyTrain station.
Right turns on red are prohibited at key intersections along Guildford Way, requiring drivers to wait for a green signal.
E-scooter riders are reminded to familiarize themselves with safe riding rules and etiquette.
Back-to-school season will see increased educational and enforcement visits by Coquitlam Bylaw Enforcement and RCMP, ensuring compliance with traffic laws.
Ongoing construction on Pipeline Road might alter traffic patterns. Residents should plan for additional travel time and consider alternate routes.
For updates, visit Coquitlam’s Traffic Hot Spots webpage or subscribe to Traffic Bulletins via the NotifyMe webpage.
City contacts are available for further information regarding bylaw services and transportation planning.
Coquitlam acknowledges its name’s origins and its location on traditional lands of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm and other Coast Salish Peoples.