Addressing hazardous road conditions

Issue and proposed solutions An area of 72 Avenue and 188 Street near Clayton Community Centre in Surrey, B.C. has severe potholes and cracks in the road that are safety hazards to all road users. The young leader has requested prompt pothole patching in the short term and road resurfacing in the long term through […]


Addressing pedestrian safety gaps near Willoughby Town Centre

Issue and proposed solutions This changemaker has raised concerns about pedestrian safety on 80th Avenue, near 201 Street and Willoughby Town Centre, a major local shopping and residential hub. The sidewalk comes to an abrupt ending, leaving pedestrians to walk along the roadway as there is no pedestrian crossing to allow them to cross safety […]


Advocating for improved intersection safety through additional signage and right-turn restrictions

A young leader has raised concerns about frequent near-misses and driver confusion at the intersection of Burnside Road West and Tillicum Road, in front of Tillicum Centre. Eastbound drivers turning left onto Tillicum often cut wide into the right lane where westbound drivers are allowed to turn right on red, creating repeated conflicts and putting […]


Advocating for traffic calming measures near UBC

Issue and proposed solutions One of Canadian Youth Road Safety Council members has reported frequent speeding on NW Marine Drive near UBC. Additionally, this stretch of road has poor visibility at night as it lacks streetlamps. In 2021, a tragic incident occurred when two UBC students were struck by a speeding vehicle in this very […]


Improving speed bump visibility near schools

Issue and proposed solutions A segment of East Pender Street between Lillooet and Nootka features two unmarked speedbumps at the bottom of a steep hill, near an elementary school, preschool and community centre. The lack of markings poses a risk to drivers and young children in the area. To improve safety, this young leader wrote […]


Pedestrian facilities needed at a major crossing

Issue and proposed solutions A junction between a major roadway and a residential main road poses significant pedestrian risks, with vehicles often exceeding the speed limit while turning. The crosswalk lacks essential features such as signals, lights or illuminated indicators, making it especially hazardous in low-light conditions. This is an area with high pedestrian traffic […]


Pedestrian facilities needed near transit exchange

Issue and proposed solutions The area at 86 Avenue and 203A Street near the side entrance of Carvolth Exchange lacks pedestrian crossings, creating dangerous conditions for pedestrians at this busy area. This youth leader has written a letter to Langley’s mayor to advocate for clearly marked pedestrian crossings and also propose adding warning signs and […]