Moray Street Traffic Calming Measures

Moray Street spans between St. Johns Street and Brookmount Avenue and connects to Thermal Drive in Coquitlam. It currently has a posted speed limit of 30 kilometres an hour and carries approximately 7,000 vehicles per day. Moray Street is used by residents and to access local businesses. It also serves as one of the few north-south connections to travel between Port Moody and Coquitlam.

Informed by public input, a traffic calming pilot project was implemented in 2022 to reduce traffic speed and improve safety for all road users and community residents. Over the next year, the City monitored the effectiveness of the pilot and reviewed community feedback, and in 2023 Council approved the next steps to replace the temporary pilot measures with permanent infrastructure. Construction is awaiting funding approval and may start as early as summer 2025. Click the accordion below to learn more about the project history leading up to the permanent upgrades work underway.

Project history

2020 - Initial measures implemented

pavement markings for on-street parking added
a bike lane was created
flashing speed limit signs installed to address community concerns

2021 – Need for further changes identified

traffic calming study conducted
public engagement took place during the summer: Moray Street Traffic Calming Project on Engage Port Moody
fall/winter: a proposed pilot project was developed to:
- reduce speeding
- encourage walking, rolling, and cycling
- improve safety and accessibility on Moray Street

2022 Spring – Pilot project proposal approved

the proposal was presented and approved at the March 22, 2022 Regular Council Meeting (Item 9.1)

2022 Summer to Spring 2023 - Pilot implementation and monitoring

traffic calming measures were implemented as part of the pilot
informal feedback was collected through an online form
staff monitored the pilot's effectiveness

2023 – Pilot project approved for permanent installation

Council endorsed staff recommendations to make the pilot project permanent: June 13, 2023 Report to Council (Item 11.1)

2024 – Permanent upgrades project starts

consultant onboarded to develop designs for permanent upgrades to Moray Street

Moray Street Upgrades (in-progress)

As part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety, permanent upgrades to Moray Street are moving forward. Building on previous traffic calming measures, these improvements will enhance pedestrian and cyclist safety while maintaining traffic flow. The upgrades will replace temporary pilot measures with permanent infrastructure, including improved pedestrian and cycling facilities, enhanced crosswalks, optimized medians, and upgraded street lighting. The video below provides an overview of these improvements.

Moray Street permanent upgrades and benefits
	Planned upgrades	Benefits
Traffic Calming	Mountable median curbs to accommodate larger vehicles to replace plastic delineators and plastic curbs.	Slower traffic, improved safety, and more durable road features.
Pedestrian Safety	A separated bike lane on the east side and a multi-use path on the west side of Moray Street.	Safer pedestrian access and better connectivity.
Crosswalks	The temporary crosswalk at Pinda with rapid flashing beacon to be made permanent. Addition of north-south crosswalks at all minor road intersections and green paint to the asphalt at cyclist conflict zones. A new push-button crosswalk is planned at Brookmount Ave., (contingent on coordination with City of Coquitlam)	Increased pedestrian visibility and safer crossings.
Cycling Facilities	Introduction of dedicated cycling lanes.	Improved safety and accessibility for cyclists.
Parking	On-street parking on the east side of Moray Street between Flinn Ct. and Portview Pl. will be removed to accommodate a new bike lane.	More space for active transportation and safer pedestrian/cyclist movement.
Street Lighting	Street lighting will be upgraded to meet current standards.	Better nighttime visibility and improved safety for all road users.