Should Nelson Street Get Bike Lanes and Wider Sidewalks?
Official title: Nelson Street Active Transportation Improvements
Coquitlam wants to make Nelson Street safer for walking, biking, and scooting. The 1.7-kilometre stretch connects Austin Heights and Maillardville neighbourhoods, plus two parks. The city's goal is separating pedestrians, cyclists, and cars by speed to reduce injuries.
Why This Matters
Live in Austin Heights or Maillardville? This affects how you get to Blue Mountain Park, Mackin Park, or the future Fraser Mills neighbourhood. If you bike with kids or use a mobility scooter, separated lanes could make your trips safer. Drivers may see changes to parking and lane widths too.
What Could Change
Nelson Street could get protected bike lanes, wider sidewalks, and new crossings. A future connection to IKEA and transit via Mackin Park is also being planned. Construction may happen in phases once the final design is approved by Council.
Key Issues
- What type of bike infrastructure should be built on Nelson Street?
- How should pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles be separated?
- Should there be a future connection to IKEA and transit via Mackin Park?
How to Participate
- Review the proposed route map and design drawings to understand what's being proposed.
- Email your questions or feedback to nelsonstreet@coquitlam.ca or call 604-927-3500.
- Click "Follow" on the project page to get updates on future engagement opportunities.
Key Documents
- Nelson Street Proposed Route Map (opens in new tab)
- Nelson Street Engagement Boards (opens in new tab)
- Presentation for Residents and Businesses (opens in new tab)
- Proposed Route Design Drawing - King Albert Ave to South of Walls Ave (opens in new tab)
- Proposed Route Design Drawing - North of Stewart Ave to Mackin Park (opens in new tab)
- What We Heard - Full Report (opens in new tab)
- What We Heard - Infographic (opens in new tab)