Whether you are walking, cycling or driving, we all have a role to play in keeping our streets safe and accessible for everyone. Explore the sections below for seasonal tips, rules and important reminders.
E-Bikes, E-Scooters and Limited Speed Motorcycles—Know the Difference
Pedestrian Safety Tips
- Use crosswalks and obey pedestrian signals.
- Make eye contact with drivers before stepping out.
- Avoid distractions—keep phones out of sight.
- Wear bright or reflective clothing, especially in low light.
- Learn more pedestrian safety tips from ICBC.
Cycling Safely
- Dismount at crosswalks unless crossing is marked with elephant feet (white dotted lines).
- Ride single file on roadways and on multi-use paths and trails when approaching others.
- Use bike lanes or share the road—sidewalks are for pedestrians.
- Shoulder check before entering traffic or passing parked vehicles.
- Avoid distractions, and stay alert near intersections and rail crossings.
- Stay alert for dooring, and scan ahead. Be aware of parked vehicles (doors opening if passengers are still inside).
- Learn more about cycling safety from ICBC.
- Learn about rail safety from Operation Lifesaver.
Driver Awareness
- Respect minimum passing distances (1m below 50 km/h, 1.5m above).
- Be cautious around cyclists, pedestrians and school zones.
- Watch for wildlife, schoolchildren and vulnerable road users.
- Use the “Dutch Reach” method to avoid dooring cyclists—use the hand furthest from the car door, requiring you to turn your body and look behind you.
- Slow down in construction zones and follow posted signs.
Wildlife Awareness on Trails
- Stay alert and do not approach or feed wildlife.
- Leash pets and keep children close.
- Dispose of food and trash properly.
- Report aggressive wildlife to BC Conservation: 1-877-952-7277.
- Learn more about wildlife safety from Wild Safe BC.
School Zone Safety
- Students: Only cross at designated crossings and make eye contact.
- Drivers: Reduce speed and yield to pedestrians at all crosswalks.
- Stay especially alert during arrival and dismissal times.
Seasonal and Local Updates
- New Multi-Use Paths: Try the trails around Pitt Meadows Athletic Park, Harris Road, Airport Way and Parkside Trail.
- Leading Pedestrian Intervals (LPIs): At many intersections along Harris and Hammond Road, LPIs give pedestrians a head start before vehicles move.
- Pitt Meadows Day (First Saturday in June): Consider walking or cycling to the festivities at Pitt Meadows Athletic Park.
Active Transportation Plan
The City of Pitt Meadows developed an Active Transportation Plan to guide the future planning and design of its active transportation network.
Active transportation is any way of travelling using your own power to get from one place to another, and the active transportation infrastructure includes everything from sidewalks, multi-use paths, bike lanes, and supporting components such as bicycle parking, traffic calming, and crosswalk improvements.
Plan Direction
Explore the key issues, vision, goals and objectives that guide the City's Active Transportation Plan.
Plan Recommendations
Learn about the principles, infrastructure upgrades, cost estimates and policy recommendations that shape the City's Active Transportation Plan.
Implementation
Find out how the City will move the Active Transportation Plan forward, including priorities, funding opportunities, monitoring progress, and long-term actions beyond the plan.
What We Heard
See how community input helped shape the Active Transportation Plan through survey results, public engagement highlights, shared ideas, and interactive tools.
Past Project Updates
- The Active Transportation Plan was endorsed by Council on June 11, 2023.
- Thank you to those who participated in the engagement period from May 27-June 23, 2022. Learn more at haveyoursaypittmeadows.ca/activetransportation.
- The Active Transportation Plan replaced the 2012 Pedestrian and Cycling Master Plan to reflect evolving guidance with respect to active modes planning and design.