Spring Street Traffic Pattern Changes

The City of Port Moody introduced traffic calming measures on Spring Street in 2021 to improve pedestrian, cyclist, and driver safety. These traffic calming measures, which came into effect as part of a pilot project, supported the City's Official Community Plan (OCP) and were in response to concerns raised by residents about cut-through traffic. 

Impact to you

• no eastbound vehicle access to Spring Street from Douglas Street, Elgin Street, and Kyle Street
• no westbound vehicle access to Spring Street from Grant Street and Moody Street
• right turn only for eastbound traffic on Spring Street at Moody Street

Project details

Traffic monitoring indicated that commuters are using Spring Street to avoid the evening rush hour on Clarke Street and St. Johns Street. Spring Street was not designed for commuter traffic and the changes at the five intersections noted above are designed to stop commuters from using Spring Street to bypass Clarke Street or St. Johns Street during peak travel times. Plastic barricades are set up at five intersections to prevent traffic from entering. Vehicles will still be able to exit Spring Street at all intersections. Restrictions will not apply to pedestrians, cyclists, or authorized City service vehicles.

Results and ongoing monitoring

Since the pilot began in 2021, weekday traffic volumes on Spring Street have been reduced by about half compared to pre-pilot levels in 2019. The plastic barriers remain in place as they have been effective in limiting commuter traffic while allowing local access. The City will continue to monitor traffic patterns in the area, review the measures as needed, and share any updates.

Location

Spring Street, between Douglas Street and Moody Street. Please see map. 

Contact

Engineering and Operations
604.469.4619