Should Nelson Street Get Bike Lanes and Wider Sidewalks?

Official title: Nelson Street Active Transportation Improvements

Open Community Planning Housing & Communities Transportation
Coquitlam wants to redesign a 1.7-kilometre stretch of Nelson Street to make it safer for walking, biking, and scooting. The plan includes separated bike lanes, continuous sidewalks, better crossings, and green infrastructure like rain gardens. It's part of the city's goal to have half of all trips made by sustainable transportation by 2050.

Why This Matters

Live in Austin Heights or Maillardville? This could change how you get around your neighbourhood. Parents might feel safer letting kids bike to the park. Drivers may see some parking spots disappear, but traffic flow could improve. The street connects two major parks and will link to the new Fraser Mills development.

What Could Change

Nelson Street would get separated bike lanes and continuous sidewalks from Blue Mountain Park to Mackin Park. Some on-street parking would be removed, though pockets would remain in high-demand areas. New rain gardens and trees would be added. Future phases could extend the route to IKEA and Lougheed Highway transit stops.

Key Issues

  • How should bike lanes be separated from traffic?
  • Where should on-street parking be kept or removed?
  • What green infrastructure features should be included?
  • How can the design balance access for residents, businesses, and emergency vehicles?

How to Participate

  1. Review the proposed route map and design drawings to understand the planned changes.
  2. Email your questions or feedback to nelsonstreet@coquitlam.ca or call (604) 927-3500.
  3. Click "Follow" on the consultation page to get updates on future engagement opportunities.

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