LOWER MAINLAND/FRASER VALLEY CONSOLIDATED ALLIANCE

 

                                                                                                "HIGH-DENSITY TRAFFIC CONGESTION"

OUR CITIES IN THE LOWER MAINLAND/FRASER VALLEY ARE GROWING. WHY IS OUR INFRASTRUCTURE NOT KEEPING UP?

We are calling for immediate action to address worsening traffic congestion, aging infrastructure, unsafe sidewalks, inconsistent traffic enforcement, and transportation policies that fail to reflect the realities of Vancouver in 2026.

Our population continues to grow. New residential developments and entire communities are being built. More people are sharing our roads, intersections, sidewalks, and public spaces.

Yet residents continue to experience congestion, inadequate infrastructure, and dangerous behaviour from road users who seem to believe traffic laws don't apply to them.

Enough is enough. We need action, accountability, and practical solutions.

1. ENFORCE THE LAW FOR EVERYONE

Why should motorists be expected to stop at red lights and stop signs while cyclists and scooter riders sometimes disregard those same rules?

Why are pedestrians expected to share public spaces with people riding bicycles and scooters on sidewalks where riding is prohibited?

Why do residents keep reporting dangerous behaviour without seeing the consistent enforcement they expect?

We demand stronger, visible enforcement of applicable traffic laws for cyclists, e-bike riders, electric scooter operators, and other road users.

Where violations occur, authorities should issue tickets and impose appropriate penalties as the law permits.

Police and bylaw enforcement must have clear responsibilities, appropriate resources, and measurable enforcement objectives.

No road user should be above the law.

2. PROTECT OUR SENIORS AND PEDESTRIANS

Our seniors deserve to walk safely in their own neighbourhoods.

People with disabilities, families with young children, and pedestrians of every age should not have to fear being struck by a bicycle or scooter on a sidewalk.

We demand effective enforcement of sidewalk restrictions, safer pedestrian crossings, clear signage, and practical measures to protect people who are most vulnerable to collisions.

Sidewalks must remain safe, accessible spaces for pedestrians.

3. RECONSIDER SPENDING ON ADDITIONAL BIKE LANES

We call on Vancouver City Council to review transportation spending and reconsider additional bike lane projects in areas where congestion, road capacity, and infrastructure deficiencies are significant concerns.

We want transparent traffic studies, clear cost-benefit assessments, and public consultation before making major transportation decisions. We don't want future governments altering or cancelling funding and development allocations the people already voted on. We don't want our precious tax dollars wasted on ongoing federal and provincial debates.

Existing roads, dangerous intersections, aging infrastructure, and the effects of population growth deserve serious attention.

This is not a demand to eliminate safe cycling. It is a demand for balanced transportation planning that considers motorists, pedestrians, public transit users, seniors, people with disabilities, cyclists, and businesses.

Public spending must serve the broader community, not ignore the problems residents experience every day.

4. MODERNIZE OUTDATED TRANSPORTATION LAWS

Transportation technology and public behaviour have changed dramatically.

Electric scooters, increasingly powerful e-bikes, and other mobility devices present questions that older transportation frameworks may not adequately address.

We call on the Government of British Columbia to review the Motor Vehicle Act and related regulations to determine whether they adequately address today's transportation environment.

The review should examine:

Consistent and appropriate helmet requirements.
Traffic signal and stop-sign violations.
Sidewalk riding and pedestrian right-of-way.
Speed limits and device classifications.
Appropriate penalties for repeated or dangerous violations.
Clear responsibilities for police and municipal enforcement.
Whether additional identification or accountability measures are warranted and practical.
We also call on ICBC to provide evidence-based recommendations on collision risks, road safety, and potential legislative improvements within its mandate (someone is at fault in an accident). Lives are altered in an accident that's not the fault of the victims, and they need to be compensated appropriately.

5. MAKE INFRASTRUCTURE KEEP PACE WITH POPULATION GROWTH

Approving new developments without adequately addressing their transportation impacts places increasing pressure on existing infrastructure.

We demand a transparent plan to assess road capacity, traffic congestion, intersection safety, pedestrian access, and the cumulative effects of new residential developments.

The city must explain how it intends to accommodate growth and publish measurable targets for infrastructure improvements.

Residents deserve more than promises. They deserve results.

6. DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY

We call on Vancouver City Council, the Vancouver Police Department, municipal bylaw enforcement, ICBC, and the Government of British Columbia to work within their respective responsibilities to improve road safety.

We want clear answers about:

How existing traffic laws are enforced.
What barriers prevent consistent enforcement.
How road safety complaints are addressed.
What infrastructure improvements are planned.
Which laws require review or modernization.
How progress will be measured and reported publicly.
OUR DEMANDS ARE REASONABLE

We want safe sidewalks, predictable traffic, responsible spending, modern legislation, and consistent enforcement.

We do not want seniors afraid to walk, motorists trapped in worsening congestion without a credible infrastructure plan, or dangerous road behaviour treated as an unavoidable part of city life.

We recognize that all road users deserve safety and respect. That means all road users must also meet their legal responsibilities.

IT IS TIME TO PUT PUBLIC SAFETY FIRST.

IT IS TIME TO MODERNIZE OUR LAWS.

IT IS TIME TO HOLD EVERYONE ACCOUNTABLE.

We call on our elected representatives and public authorities to listen to residents and take meaningful action.

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I support stronger enforcement of applicable traffic laws, safer sidewalks, responsible infrastructure planning, a review of transportation spending, and modernization of provincial transportation laws to address changing mobility technology and population growth.