Image: The Lickman Park and Ride in Chilliwack is one of many projects receiving a Vision Zero grant from the Province./ Vision Zero BC

By Alyssa Conti

VISION ZERO FUNDING

Fraser Valley communities receive B.C. funding for safer roads

Apr 27, 2025 | 3:39 PM

FRASER VALLEY — The B.C. government is looking to upgrade its Vision Zero program.

A nearly $795,000 investment has been distributed to 50 communities across B.C. in 2025, including several projects within the Fraser Health authority.

The City of Chilliwack has received $20,000 to install a rapid rectangular flashing beacon crosswalk at the Lickman Park and Ride, with the goal of improving pedestrian visibility and increasing ridership at this stop.

“Improving the pedestrian crossing at this location will really help to create a safer and more comfortable environment for people who are interested in using transit here,” said Chilliwack Mayor Ken Popove. “We are thankful that the BC Vision Zero Grant Program has provided us with this opportunity to improve pedestrian safety in our community.”

Mission has also received $20,000, this time to provide intersection signal upgrades near Mission schools. The project aims to implement leading pedestrian intervals and longer pedestrian crossing durations on Cedar Street and 7th Avenue corridors.

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Finally, Abbotsford School District 34 received $5,000 to encourage active travel at McMillan Elementary, W.A. Fraser Middle and Yale Secondary. Some of the planned activities include walkabouts, creating the best route maps to school and road safety education.

This initiative builds on the $24 million recently provided to 53 active transportation infrastructure projects and nine transportation network plans through the B.C. The Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants Program helps increase safety and improve active transportation options in the province.