Cycling in New Westminster

Cycling in New Westminster
Contacts
Queensborough Bridge Interchange and Connections
Symbols to know: Look for these on streets and signs
HAMILTON ST
SEVENTH AVE
EIGHTEENTH ST
NINETEENTH ST
BOWLER ST
SEVENTH AVE
TWENTIETH ST
HAMILTON ST
TWENTY-FIRST ST
TWENTY-THIRD ST
Police Emergencies
Grimston Park
NANAIMO ST
RIVER DR
TWENTIETH ST
TWENTY-FIRST ST
HIGHWAY 91A
MARINE WAY
TransLink
604.953.3333
Bicycle lockers
604.924.1076
Metro Vancouver cycling routes
and information:
translink.ca/en/cycling
SIXTH AVE
No crossing Marine Drive / Stewardson Way
between the Queensborough Bridge and 5th Ave.
FIFTH AVE
VACC (New Westminster):
www.vacc.bc.ca/advocacy/advocacy.
php?pageID=17#new
Shared pathway: Indicates an
off-street pathway shared by
pedestrians and cyclists. Cyclists
must yield to pedestrians.
Dedicated bicycle lane: Buses,
motorcycles and other motor
vehicles are not permitted to
travel or stop in this lane unless
making a right turn onto a cross
street. Transit buses may stop at
designated stops for passengers.
Bicycle with arrow: Indicates
that the direction of a bicycle
route is changing.
Sharrow (shared roadway
symbol): Indicates where cyclists
should generally position
themselves while sharing the
roadway with other vehicles.
Bicycle box: Indicates area where
cyclists may position themselves
at a red signal, allowing them
to turn or go straight in advance
of other vehicle traffic when the
signal turns green.
New Westminster Bike Shops
Cap’s Bicycle Shop
434 East Columbia Street
604.524.3611
Custom Cycle
616A 12th Street
Queensborough Bridge
Bicycle: Indicates that you are on
a bicycle route.
City of New Westminster:
www.newwestcity.ca/residents/resi
dents_services/transportation.php
MARINE WAY
one-way section
911
Police Non-emergencies
604.525.5411
Websites
MEAD ST
one-way section
Public Transit
604.526.3835
New West Cycle & Sport
47 Sixth Street
778.397.3971
Types of Routes
SkyTrain
Bus
Bicycles are allowed on SkyTrain
for no extra charge at all times
of operation except in the peak
direction (toward downtown
in the morning and away from
downtown in the afternoon),
Monday to Friday from 7-9 am
and 4-6 pm.
Only two bicycles per SkyTrain
car are allowed. Bicycles are
not permitted at any time at
Metrotown Station. Bicycles
must not be carried on station
escalators. Use elevators or
stairways to access platforms.
Cycling access to SkyTrain is
commonly restricted during
special events. Contact TransLink
for further information.
Most bus routes in Metro
Vancouver provide bicycle
racks on the front of buses.
Bicycles can be loaded
onto racks during all hours
of bus operation at no
additional charge. Only
two bicycles can go on
each rack at a time. Motorpowered bicycles are not
permitted on racks.
Ride Safely: Follow the Rules of the Road
Cyclists have the same rights
and responsibilities as drivers.
The Motor Vehicle Act and City
by-laws apply to cyclists too.
Remember:
• Obey all traffic regulations
and speed limits.
• Yield to pedestrians and
watch for school children
crossing the routes.
Off-Street Bike Route:
Paved or unpaved pathway physically
separated from vehicular traffic, shared
with commute cyclists, pedestrians and
other recreational users.
On-Street Bike Lane or Shoulder:
Paved and marked portion of the street
for the exclusive use of cyclists.
On-Street Shared with Signs and Markings:
Signed and marked street, shared with
vehicular traffic.
Major Street:
Generally the busy street in the area
with high traffic volumes.
Neighbourhood Street:
Generally the local street with low
traffic volumes.
For more on bicycles on the
transit system and bus routes
with bicycle rack service:
TransLink at 604.953.3333
or visit their website:
translink.ca/en/cycling
Bicycle Lockers
Lockers are available
for monthly rentals
from TransLink at many
SkyTrain stations and Park and
Rides. For more information:
cmediaoutdoor.com (see Lock
and Ride) or 604.924.1076
translink.ca/en/Cycling/Bikeson-Transit/Bike-Lockers.aspx
• Do not ride on sidewalks where
cycling is prohibited by New
Westminster’s Street Traffic
Bylaw: www.newwestcity.ca/
database/rte/6027str(1)(1).pdf
• Signal before turning.
• Yield to a bus when it is
leaving a stop.
• You must use front and rear
lights on your bicycle after dark.
• All bicycles must have a
warning bell.
• Helmets are required and
safety vests or reflective
clothing are recommended.
• Do not wear headphones that
cover both ears.
On the road
Passing: Passing on the left is
best. Ride no closer than one
metre from parked cars.
Lane position: If a lane is
narrow or has no shoulder,
ride near the middle of the
lane for improved visibility
and safety.
or
left
right
stop
Turning: Always shoulder check
when making a turn. Use a
hand signal to indicate your
turn direction.
Always shoulder check
before changing lanes or
position on the road.
Some text provided by the City of Vancouver
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Queensborough
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LEGEND
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BIKEWAYS AND GREENWAYS
March 2010 – first edition
Disclaimer of responsibility: This map is provided as a convenience for information purposes only.
The City of New Westminster does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this information.
All map information should be confirmed in the field. Map information is derived from sources
with varying levels of accuracy and may have changed since compiled. In no event will the City of
New Westminster be liable for any indirect, special, consequential or other damages due to any
inaccuracy or incompleteness of map information.
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BCP
BC Parkway
Caution! Extra Care Needed
Off-Street Bike Route
Expressway — Cycling Prohibited
Moderate Steep Hill
SkyTrain Station
BFG
Brunette-Fraser Regional Greenway
Bicycle and Pedestrian Overpass
On-Street Bike Lane or Shoulder
Major Street
Steep Hill
SkyTrain
CVG
Central Valley Greenway
Traffic or Pedestrian/Bike Signal
On-Street Shared with Signs and Markings
Neighbourhood Street
Very Steep Hill
Bike Locker
CTG
Crosstown Greenway
Special Crosswalk
Route End
Park
Bike Shop
School
LDB
London Street Bikeway
A Special Crosswalk is a traffic control device with pedestrian-activated flashing amber lights intended to alert drivers to the presence of pedestrians in the crosswalk.
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