The City of Port Moody is committed to enhancing the well-being of both pedestrians and motorists in Suter Brook Village. After listening to residents’ concerns about traffic and public space issues in Suter Brook Village, City staff prepared the Suter Brook Village Traffic and Public Space Implementation Plan, which was presented to City Council in December 2019.

Building on this plan, the City is working with the developer, Onni, to implement various traffic measures and improvements that address these concerns. Below is a timeline of key actions and developments in the project:

 Project summary and timeline
2019

2021–2022

  • new loading zone designations on Morrissey Road implemented
  • one-way traffic pilot delayed due to the pandemic, materials shortages, and weather challenges
  • additional community feedback gathered
  • City collaborated with Onni to update the traffic management plan, prioritizing pedestrian safety and traffic calming measures
  • Suter Brook Village Traffic Calming Plan presented to City Council

2023

  • one-way traffic change piloted for Brew Street
  • consultant monitored the pilot and observed:
    • enhanced pedestrian safety and reduced near-miss incidents
    • decreased vehicle pick-up/drop-off activities at the 90-degree bend
    • improved navigation for motorists around delivery trucks
    • better adherence to speed limits by drivers
  • supported by the City, Onni began implementing traffic measures to make the one-way conversion on Brew Street permanent
  • read the complete Brew Street Traffic Monitoring Report

Changes are being implemented in two phases:

Phase 1 

complete Completed - Brew Street converted to one-way traffic 

  • Brew Street has been changed to one-way traffic to improve flow and safety

in progress In progress – raised crosswalks

  • raised crosswalks to improve pedestrian safety by slowing vehicle speeds and providing better visibility

Phase 2 

 upcoming Upcoming

  • Removing right-turn channels: At the intersections of Murray Street and Morrissey Road, right-turn channels will be removed to encourage slower vehicle entry and exit from the neighborhood.
  • Elevating intersections: Intersections along Morrissey Road at Brew Street, Suter Brook Way, as well as at the intersection of Brew Street and Suter Brook Way, will be raised to improve pedestrian safety and slow vehicles.
  • Extending the median on Murray Street: This will prohibit left turns into Suter Brook Village, improving traffic flow and reducing potential conflict points.
  • Improved lighting: Enhanced lighting will be installed to improve visibility for both drivers and pedestrians.

The map below shows the traffic calming changes to the neighborhood.

map of suter brook

Contact

If you have questions or feedback on the overall traffic calming plan, please contact our engineering staff:

Engineering
604-469-4619