Starting Tuesday, June 25, the speed limit on Mt. Seymour Parkway in the District of North Vancouver will be permanently reduced to 50 km/h. DNV says this change is part of a broader initiative to enhance the safety of all road users in the area.
Mt. Seymour Parkway is currently the only street in the District with a posted speed limit of 60 km/h. However, observed speeds typically range between 73 km/h and 77 km/h. Over the past five years, there have been 29 collisions involving cyclists or pedestrians on this road segment, specifically between Seymour Boulevard and Deep Cove Road, averaging six incidents per year.
Speeding is the primary factor in road fatalities in British Columbia, surpassing both distracted and impaired driving.
This speed reduction project collaborates with TransLink, utilizing their Rapid Implementation approach to quickly and cost-effectively enhance cycling infrastructure. With approximately 400 cyclists and an average of 20,000 vehicles travelling this route daily, the District said it aims to improve safety for all users by lowering speeds and increasing the separation between vehicles and cyclists.
However, existing travel lanes and parking for drivers will be maintained.
