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Active Transportation Network Plan: Seventh Street Corridor

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Project update, March 17, 2025: Based on input received through public engagement, the designs for the Seventh Street Active Transportation Network project have been changed.

In response to community feedback, the following updates have been made to the planned route:

  1. No diverter at Fourth Avenue and Seventh Street: The planned diverter has been removed from the design, allowing drivers to continue north on Seventh Street through Fourth Avenue. However, due to conflicts between cyclists and vehicles, no left turns will be allowed from Seventh Street onto Fourth Avenue westbound.


  2. More parking retained between Queens Avenue and Royal Avenue: In the original design, street parking would have been retained on the east side and removed from the west side of Seventh Street between Queens and Royal. Now, the design keeps street parking on the west side instead, which results in fewer parking spaces removed. The bike lane will remain on the west side of the street.
    Previous Design (Queens Avenue to Royal Avenue): 19 parking spots removed on the west side.

    Updated Design (Queens Avenue to Royal Avenue): 9 parking spots removed on the east side. Existing street parking is retained on the west side.

  3. Additional loading zones: More loading zones will be added along the corridor to accommodate local needs.

The project team is now finalizing the design, and construction is scheduled to begin in May 2025. Closer to the construction start, more information will be available on the main City website.

Project update, January 22, 2025: Thank you for participating and contributing to the Active Transportation Network Plan: Seventh Street Corridor project! Click here to read the Engagement Summary Report to see what the community shared.

With the community’s input, the project team will work to analyze the collected data and make refinements and adjustments to the route along Seventh Street. Updates to the design based on the feedback received will be shared with the public, and the final designs are expected to be completed in early 2025. Check back here for updates on the route and construction timelines!


Project Update, December 9, 2024: The engagement phase for Active Transportation Network Plan: Seventh Street Corridor has concluded. Thank you to everyone who shared their input and participated in the engagement activities. Check out a quick result from our survey below and stay tuned for a full report back on engagement results!


Survey result showing 127 respondents support changing Seventh Street from two-way traffic to a one-way northbound for vehicles between Fifth Avenue and Queens Avenue with the goal to retain majority of street parking




Seventh Street provides a direct north-south connection through Downtown neighbourhoods and the Brow of the Hill. The corridor runs for approximately 1.2 km from Sixth Avenue in Uptown to Agnes Street in downtown New Westminster. This corridor provides a direct connection to the Agnes Greenway as well as connections to Douglas College, the Provincial Law Courts, Royal City Centre and the broader commercial area in Uptown New Westminster.

The corridor is not an existing bicycle route and is located on a local street with steep grades. Seventh Street has street parking on both sides of the street, serving single-detached and multi-detached houses.

The Seventh Street corridor changes will make this route more comfortable for most active transportation users, with less traffic, lower speed vehicles, and traffic separation. This will enable people to move comfortably and safely on foot, bicycle, and other non-motorized wheels and improve safety and connections for pedestrians and cyclists.

Proposed Key Changes

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1. Adding a two-way bike lane from Belmont Street to Agnes Street.


2. Widening the sidewalk corners (called 'curb extensions') to slow down traffic and shorten the crossing distance for pedestrians. We’re also improving crosswalks and adding new crossings for cyclists.


3. Changing Seventh Street from two-way traffic to one-way northbound traffic for vehicles between Fifth Avenue and Queens Avenue.


4. Reducing traffic volume on Seventh Street by diverting northbound traffic onto 4th Avenue. Northbound traffic on Seventh Street must turn right onto Fourth Avenue.


5. Adding quick build curb extensions, improved pavement markings, and signage for cyclists and pedestrians on crossroads on Seventh Street.


6. Connecting the new bike lane on Seventh Street to the existing Agnes Street Bikeway.


7. Removing some street parking spots to accommodate the two-way bike lane and improve sight lines.

    1. Belmont Street to Fifth Avenue: 10 parking spots removed on the west side
    2. Queens Avenue to Agnes Street: 26 parking spots removed on the west side
    3. Royal Avenue to Agnes Street: three parking spots removed on the east side to protect existing trees and shift the roadway


We want to hear from you!

We are gathering feedback from people who live, work and use active transportation networks along the Seventh Street corridor.

How can you get involved?

  • Stop by and learn more about what’s happening from City staff and the design team.
    • Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
    • Time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
    • Location: New Westminster Public Library, Main Branch (716 6th Ave)

  • Review the project information and provide your feedback: Complete the survey (open until end of day December 8, 2024)

Project update, March 17, 2025: Based on input received through public engagement, the designs for the Seventh Street Active Transportation Network project have been changed.

In response to community feedback, the following updates have been made to the planned route:

  1. No diverter at Fourth Avenue and Seventh Street: The planned diverter has been removed from the design, allowing drivers to continue north on Seventh Street through Fourth Avenue. However, due to conflicts between cyclists and vehicles, no left turns will be allowed from Seventh Street onto Fourth Avenue westbound.


  2. More parking retained between Queens Avenue and Royal Avenue: In the original design, street parking would have been retained on the east side and removed from the west side of Seventh Street between Queens and Royal. Now, the design keeps street parking on the west side instead, which results in fewer parking spaces removed. The bike lane will remain on the west side of the street.
    Previous Design (Queens Avenue to Royal Avenue): 19 parking spots removed on the west side.

    Updated Design (Queens Avenue to Royal Avenue): 9 parking spots removed on the east side. Existing street parking is retained on the west side.

  3. Additional loading zones: More loading zones will be added along the corridor to accommodate local needs.

The project team is now finalizing the design, and construction is scheduled to begin in May 2025. Closer to the construction start, more information will be available on the main City website.

Project update, January 22, 2025: Thank you for participating and contributing to the Active Transportation Network Plan: Seventh Street Corridor project! Click here to read the Engagement Summary Report to see what the community shared.

With the community’s input, the project team will work to analyze the collected data and make refinements and adjustments to the route along Seventh Street. Updates to the design based on the feedback received will be shared with the public, and the final designs are expected to be completed in early 2025. Check back here for updates on the route and construction timelines!


Project Update, December 9, 2024: The engagement phase for Active Transportation Network Plan: Seventh Street Corridor has concluded. Thank you to everyone who shared their input and participated in the engagement activities. Check out a quick result from our survey below and stay tuned for a full report back on engagement results!


Survey result showing 127 respondents support changing Seventh Street from two-way traffic to a one-way northbound for vehicles between Fifth Avenue and Queens Avenue with the goal to retain majority of street parking




Seventh Street provides a direct north-south connection through Downtown neighbourhoods and the Brow of the Hill. The corridor runs for approximately 1.2 km from Sixth Avenue in Uptown to Agnes Street in downtown New Westminster. This corridor provides a direct connection to the Agnes Greenway as well as connections to Douglas College, the Provincial Law Courts, Royal City Centre and the broader commercial area in Uptown New Westminster.

The corridor is not an existing bicycle route and is located on a local street with steep grades. Seventh Street has street parking on both sides of the street, serving single-detached and multi-detached houses.

The Seventh Street corridor changes will make this route more comfortable for most active transportation users, with less traffic, lower speed vehicles, and traffic separation. This will enable people to move comfortably and safely on foot, bicycle, and other non-motorized wheels and improve safety and connections for pedestrians and cyclists.

Proposed Key Changes

(Click on the images below to view a larger version)


1. Adding a two-way bike lane from Belmont Street to Agnes Street.


2. Widening the sidewalk corners (called 'curb extensions') to slow down traffic and shorten the crossing distance for pedestrians. We’re also improving crosswalks and adding new crossings for cyclists.


3. Changing Seventh Street from two-way traffic to one-way northbound traffic for vehicles between Fifth Avenue and Queens Avenue.


4. Reducing traffic volume on Seventh Street by diverting northbound traffic onto 4th Avenue. Northbound traffic on Seventh Street must turn right onto Fourth Avenue.


5. Adding quick build curb extensions, improved pavement markings, and signage for cyclists and pedestrians on crossroads on Seventh Street.


6. Connecting the new bike lane on Seventh Street to the existing Agnes Street Bikeway.


7. Removing some street parking spots to accommodate the two-way bike lane and improve sight lines.

    1. Belmont Street to Fifth Avenue: 10 parking spots removed on the west side
    2. Queens Avenue to Agnes Street: 26 parking spots removed on the west side
    3. Royal Avenue to Agnes Street: three parking spots removed on the east side to protect existing trees and shift the roadway


We want to hear from you!

We are gathering feedback from people who live, work and use active transportation networks along the Seventh Street corridor.

How can you get involved?

  • Stop by and learn more about what’s happening from City staff and the design team.
    • Date: Wednesday, December 4, 2024
    • Time: 5:00 – 7:00 pm
    • Location: New Westminster Public Library, Main Branch (716 6th Ave)

  • Review the project information and provide your feedback: Complete the survey (open until end of day December 8, 2024)

Question and Answer

Have a question about the Seventh Street Corridor Improvements? Please add it here and press submit. We will aim to reply within 5 business days. Sometimes answers require information from multiple sources. If the answer is going to take longer, we will let you know. If we think your question may be of interest to others, we'll post your question and our response here. Thank you for taking the time to write to us!

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  • Share Hi, With the changes coming up, and me (a resident on Royal Ave and Seventh St) having to renew my parking permits. I would like to know what the plan is when there is not enough parking for the residents on Seventh St. and Royal Ave. The parking permits are only for the block that we live on, and can't use it outside of our block. Are we getting our money back of these permits, cause we can't use them. Is the block going to be expanded? Before renewing these permits I would like to know this - because the Parking Services are not aware of any changes and do not know what is going to change. The survey states that the majority says 'go' on the plans. But the majority also does not live on the block of Royal and Seventh, and would not be impacted by this choice. on Facebook Share Hi, With the changes coming up, and me (a resident on Royal Ave and Seventh St) having to renew my parking permits. I would like to know what the plan is when there is not enough parking for the residents on Seventh St. and Royal Ave. The parking permits are only for the block that we live on, and can't use it outside of our block. Are we getting our money back of these permits, cause we can't use them. Is the block going to be expanded? Before renewing these permits I would like to know this - because the Parking Services are not aware of any changes and do not know what is going to change. The survey states that the majority says 'go' on the plans. But the majority also does not live on the block of Royal and Seventh, and would not be impacted by this choice. on Twitter Share Hi, With the changes coming up, and me (a resident on Royal Ave and Seventh St) having to renew my parking permits. I would like to know what the plan is when there is not enough parking for the residents on Seventh St. and Royal Ave. The parking permits are only for the block that we live on, and can't use it outside of our block. Are we getting our money back of these permits, cause we can't use them. Is the block going to be expanded? Before renewing these permits I would like to know this - because the Parking Services are not aware of any changes and do not know what is going to change. The survey states that the majority says 'go' on the plans. But the majority also does not live on the block of Royal and Seventh, and would not be impacted by this choice. on Linkedin Email Hi, With the changes coming up, and me (a resident on Royal Ave and Seventh St) having to renew my parking permits. I would like to know what the plan is when there is not enough parking for the residents on Seventh St. and Royal Ave. The parking permits are only for the block that we live on, and can't use it outside of our block. Are we getting our money back of these permits, cause we can't use them. Is the block going to be expanded? Before renewing these permits I would like to know this - because the Parking Services are not aware of any changes and do not know what is going to change. The survey states that the majority says 'go' on the plans. But the majority also does not live on the block of Royal and Seventh, and would not be impacted by this choice. link

    Hi, With the changes coming up, and me (a resident on Royal Ave and Seventh St) having to renew my parking permits. I would like to know what the plan is when there is not enough parking for the residents on Seventh St. and Royal Ave. The parking permits are only for the block that we live on, and can't use it outside of our block. Are we getting our money back of these permits, cause we can't use them. Is the block going to be expanded? Before renewing these permits I would like to know this - because the Parking Services are not aware of any changes and do not know what is going to change. The survey states that the majority says 'go' on the plans. But the majority also does not live on the block of Royal and Seventh, and would not be impacted by this choice.

    Brian Eradus asked 3 months ago

    Thank you for using the Q&A form to share your concerns. We apologize for taking a long time to respond.

    Following the engagement on Seventh Street, we’ve made some modifications to the design of this route. We have now modified the parking between Queens Avenue and Royal Avenue to now be relocated to the west side of the street, which will provide more parking spaces compared to the previous design shown on the Be Heard project page. Please take a look at the project page to see a full list of changes being made following community engagement.

    Regarding your question about parking permits, unfortunately, the City does not offer refunds for parking permits. Resident permit parking provides priority access to signed permit parking areas within a one-block radius in all directions.

    If you have any further questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at transportation@newwestcity.ca.

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  • Share Will the proposed plan actually have parking between Queens and Royal on seventh st? The proposal states removing parking on the West side and currently that is the ONLY side with parking on my block. The lower half of the block . Near the Royal tower, it is a no parking zone. on Facebook Share Will the proposed plan actually have parking between Queens and Royal on seventh st? The proposal states removing parking on the West side and currently that is the ONLY side with parking on my block. The lower half of the block . Near the Royal tower, it is a no parking zone. on Twitter Share Will the proposed plan actually have parking between Queens and Royal on seventh st? The proposal states removing parking on the West side and currently that is the ONLY side with parking on my block. The lower half of the block . Near the Royal tower, it is a no parking zone. on Linkedin Email Will the proposed plan actually have parking between Queens and Royal on seventh st? The proposal states removing parking on the West side and currently that is the ONLY side with parking on my block. The lower half of the block . Near the Royal tower, it is a no parking zone. link

    Will the proposed plan actually have parking between Queens and Royal on seventh st? The proposal states removing parking on the West side and currently that is the ONLY side with parking on my block. The lower half of the block . Near the Royal tower, it is a no parking zone.

    Cait B asked 4 months ago

    Hi there,

    Thanks for your question. Through this engagement, we have heard concerns similar to yours about the removal of street parking on the west side of Seventh Street between Queens Ave and Royal Ave. To respond to the feedback, the project team is working to make adjustments to the proposed design in an effort to retain the street parking on the west side. We will share more information about an updated design on the project page in the coming weeks. Please check back for updates.


  • Share Your survey was very biased in favour of your putting in a bike lane on 7th Street. on Facebook Share Your survey was very biased in favour of your putting in a bike lane on 7th Street. on Twitter Share Your survey was very biased in favour of your putting in a bike lane on 7th Street. on Linkedin Email Your survey was very biased in favour of your putting in a bike lane on 7th Street. link

    Your survey was very biased in favour of your putting in a bike lane on 7th Street.

    Former civil servant asked 4 months ago

    We appreciate your feedback regarding the survey and we would like to clarify its purpose. The active transportation project on 7th Street has already been approved by City Council. The intent of the survey was not to question whether the bike lane should be implemented, but to gather input on how we can improve its design and execution. 

    Our goal is to ensure the final bike lane design meets the community's needs and priorities, and address any concerns raised during the engagement process. The survey aims to gather feedback on specific aspects of the project, such as parking, traffic flow, and safety features, ensuring that the changes are as effective and beneficial as possible for all users—cyclists, drivers, and pedestrians. 

  • Share About #3, changing traffic to NB. It says between 5th and Queens. Since it's NB, maybe you should say between Queens and 5th? About #4, how does allowing NB traffic between 4th and 5th aves square with diverting NB traffic onto 4th Ave? Does NB traffic between 4th and 5th only come from 4th? Confusing. on Facebook Share About #3, changing traffic to NB. It says between 5th and Queens. Since it's NB, maybe you should say between Queens and 5th? About #4, how does allowing NB traffic between 4th and 5th aves square with diverting NB traffic onto 4th Ave? Does NB traffic between 4th and 5th only come from 4th? Confusing. on Twitter Share About #3, changing traffic to NB. It says between 5th and Queens. Since it's NB, maybe you should say between Queens and 5th? About #4, how does allowing NB traffic between 4th and 5th aves square with diverting NB traffic onto 4th Ave? Does NB traffic between 4th and 5th only come from 4th? Confusing. on Linkedin Email About #3, changing traffic to NB. It says between 5th and Queens. Since it's NB, maybe you should say between Queens and 5th? About #4, how does allowing NB traffic between 4th and 5th aves square with diverting NB traffic onto 4th Ave? Does NB traffic between 4th and 5th only come from 4th? Confusing. link

    About #3, changing traffic to NB. It says between 5th and Queens. Since it's NB, maybe you should say between Queens and 5th? About #4, how does allowing NB traffic between 4th and 5th aves square with diverting NB traffic onto 4th Ave? Does NB traffic between 4th and 5th only come from 4th? Confusing.

    Luna asked 4 months ago

    Thanks for your questions and feedback. We appreciate your input and apologize for any confusion caused.

    For the planned diversion of traffic on 7th Street at 4th Avenue, traffic on 7th Street would be required to turn right onto 4th Avenue. However, traffic travelling on 4th Avenue would still be able to turn northbound onto 7th Street. This design is intended to help reduce traffic volume on 7th Street. 

    The diverter at 4th Avenue would be constructed with quick-build, temporary materials. We will be monitoring traffic data after the bike lane is installed to determine if adjustments are needed. Depending on the feedback we receive through this engagement or the data collection phase, the diverter may be removed. 

  • Share I didn’t realize there were traffic problems on Seventh Street that needed fixing. How about fixing the traffic problems on Princess Street instead? I have lived here for 15 years and not one thing has been done about all the problems on Princess Street but you can find solutions for problems that people didn’t know existed. on Facebook Share I didn’t realize there were traffic problems on Seventh Street that needed fixing. How about fixing the traffic problems on Princess Street instead? I have lived here for 15 years and not one thing has been done about all the problems on Princess Street but you can find solutions for problems that people didn’t know existed. on Twitter Share I didn’t realize there were traffic problems on Seventh Street that needed fixing. How about fixing the traffic problems on Princess Street instead? I have lived here for 15 years and not one thing has been done about all the problems on Princess Street but you can find solutions for problems that people didn’t know existed. on Linkedin Email I didn’t realize there were traffic problems on Seventh Street that needed fixing. How about fixing the traffic problems on Princess Street instead? I have lived here for 15 years and not one thing has been done about all the problems on Princess Street but you can find solutions for problems that people didn’t know existed. link

    I didn’t realize there were traffic problems on Seventh Street that needed fixing. How about fixing the traffic problems on Princess Street instead? I have lived here for 15 years and not one thing has been done about all the problems on Princess Street but you can find solutions for problems that people didn’t know existed.

    SMM asked 4 months ago

    Thanks for sharing your concerns. We are pleased to inform you that we are currently designing safety improvements for Princess Street, with construction planned for the fall of 2025. If you have further feedback regarding Princess Street, please feel free to email us at transportation@newwestcity.ca.

  • Share How will traffic bulges accommodate cyclists? To memory, where they exist now I often feel myself, when cycling, squeezed back dangerously in the way of cars. Seventh Avenue eastbound at Fifth Street is an example. on Facebook Share How will traffic bulges accommodate cyclists? To memory, where they exist now I often feel myself, when cycling, squeezed back dangerously in the way of cars. Seventh Avenue eastbound at Fifth Street is an example. on Twitter Share How will traffic bulges accommodate cyclists? To memory, where they exist now I often feel myself, when cycling, squeezed back dangerously in the way of cars. Seventh Avenue eastbound at Fifth Street is an example. on Linkedin Email How will traffic bulges accommodate cyclists? To memory, where they exist now I often feel myself, when cycling, squeezed back dangerously in the way of cars. Seventh Avenue eastbound at Fifth Street is an example. link

    How will traffic bulges accommodate cyclists? To memory, where they exist now I often feel myself, when cycling, squeezed back dangerously in the way of cars. Seventh Avenue eastbound at Fifth Street is an example.

    lalilulelo asked 4 months ago

    Thanks for sharing your experiences and feedback. For the 7th Street project, most of the curb extensions (bulges) will not obstruct cyclists. There is one curb bulge located below Royal Avenue, which is necessary to provide adequate space for trees to grow. We are working closely with an arborist to ensure a smooth and safe transition for cyclists.

  • Share I cycle up 7th from downtown sometimes and I have trouble getting going sometimes due to the steepness of the hill at 7th and Royal. Is that a way to make a better graded bike box for when you are waiting for the light to change. I always ride up the sidewalk and cross at Douglas College as it’s a flatter start after the light changes on Facebook Share I cycle up 7th from downtown sometimes and I have trouble getting going sometimes due to the steepness of the hill at 7th and Royal. Is that a way to make a better graded bike box for when you are waiting for the light to change. I always ride up the sidewalk and cross at Douglas College as it’s a flatter start after the light changes on Twitter Share I cycle up 7th from downtown sometimes and I have trouble getting going sometimes due to the steepness of the hill at 7th and Royal. Is that a way to make a better graded bike box for when you are waiting for the light to change. I always ride up the sidewalk and cross at Douglas College as it’s a flatter start after the light changes on Linkedin Email I cycle up 7th from downtown sometimes and I have trouble getting going sometimes due to the steepness of the hill at 7th and Royal. Is that a way to make a better graded bike box for when you are waiting for the light to change. I always ride up the sidewalk and cross at Douglas College as it’s a flatter start after the light changes link

    I cycle up 7th from downtown sometimes and I have trouble getting going sometimes due to the steepness of the hill at 7th and Royal. Is that a way to make a better graded bike box for when you are waiting for the light to change. I always ride up the sidewalk and cross at Douglas College as it’s a flatter start after the light changes

    HometownResident asked 4 months ago

    Thanks for sharing your experience and suggestions. Transportation staff will review your recommendations and discuss them with the project team to explore how we can improve the cycling experience on 7th Street and Royal Avenue.

  • Share I'm confused about the proposal to (a) convert 7th St to one-way, northbound, between 5th Ave and Queen's, but also to (b) divert northbound traffic from 7th St into 4th Ave eastbound. What's happening, then, on 7th Street between 4th and 5th Ave? Can traffic turn from 4th onto 7th, but can't continue straight on 7th? This is not at all clear to me, and I don't understand the reason for it, either. on Facebook Share I'm confused about the proposal to (a) convert 7th St to one-way, northbound, between 5th Ave and Queen's, but also to (b) divert northbound traffic from 7th St into 4th Ave eastbound. What's happening, then, on 7th Street between 4th and 5th Ave? Can traffic turn from 4th onto 7th, but can't continue straight on 7th? This is not at all clear to me, and I don't understand the reason for it, either. on Twitter Share I'm confused about the proposal to (a) convert 7th St to one-way, northbound, between 5th Ave and Queen's, but also to (b) divert northbound traffic from 7th St into 4th Ave eastbound. What's happening, then, on 7th Street between 4th and 5th Ave? Can traffic turn from 4th onto 7th, but can't continue straight on 7th? This is not at all clear to me, and I don't understand the reason for it, either. on Linkedin Email I'm confused about the proposal to (a) convert 7th St to one-way, northbound, between 5th Ave and Queen's, but also to (b) divert northbound traffic from 7th St into 4th Ave eastbound. What's happening, then, on 7th Street between 4th and 5th Ave? Can traffic turn from 4th onto 7th, but can't continue straight on 7th? This is not at all clear to me, and I don't understand the reason for it, either. link

    I'm confused about the proposal to (a) convert 7th St to one-way, northbound, between 5th Ave and Queen's, but also to (b) divert northbound traffic from 7th St into 4th Ave eastbound. What's happening, then, on 7th Street between 4th and 5th Ave? Can traffic turn from 4th onto 7th, but can't continue straight on 7th? This is not at all clear to me, and I don't understand the reason for it, either.

    philosoweaver asked 4 months ago

    Thanks for your questions and sharing your concerns. From 4th Avenue, traffic can turn right onto 7th Street, but traffic on 7th Street must make a right turn onto 4th Avenue. This treatment is designed to reduce traffic volume on 7th Street. 

    Currently, 7th Street is not a designated bicycle route; it is a local street with low vehicle volumes. The City is exploring traffic diversion as a way to maintain these low vehicle volumes while adding a bicycle route to 7th Street. 

    The diverter at 4th Avenue would be constructed with quick-build, temporary materials. We will be monitoring traffic data after the bike lane is installed to determine if adjustments are needed. Depending on the feedback we receive through this engagement or the data collection phase, the diverter may be removed. 

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