Chilliwack intersection. (Image Credit: Google Maps.)

By Mike Vanden Bosch

City of Chilliwack to upgrade multiple crosswalks with lighting improvements for pedestrian safety

Feb 11, 2026 | 8:58 AM

CHILLIWACK – The City of Chilliwack plans to enhance four roadways and/or intersections throughout the city by installing lighting improvements so that pedestrians and cyclists can safely cross the street.

According to its website, the city plans to upgrade four crosswalks with rectangular rapid-flashing beacons (RRFB) this spring.

The locations include First Avenue at Williams Street, Reece Avenue at Williams Street, Yale Road at Victor Street, and Tyson Road at Mt. Slesse Middle School.

For the Tyson Road crossing at Mt. Slesse Middle School, the city plans to change the overhead flashing amber lights to an RRFB.

For the Yale Road and Victor Street intersection, the city intends to feature lighting improvements both here and at the Yale Road and Fletcher Street crossing.

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RRFB installation. (Image Credit: City of Chilliwack)

A fifth location is being installed as part of the current Knight Road multi-use project.

The City of Chilliwack says it currently has more than 40 crosswalks enhanced with RRFB equipment.

The city designates funding each year for the design and construction of 3-5 RRFB upgrades for existing crosswalks. Crosswalks that would benefit from RRFB upgrades are prioritized based on several factors such as traffic volumes, vehicle speeds, proximity to other stops, signals or existing RRFB controlled intersections, road widths, pedestrian volumes & types of pedestrians, and proximity to key destinations (schools, senior facilities, etc.).