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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Two new electric vehicle charging stations, one at the Tourist Information
Centre and one at City Hall were installed. The project costs were shared
between the City and the Province.
2012 Asphalt Rehabilitation
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Amadis – Ashwell to South End
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Jackson – Ashwell to South End
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Banford – Lindell to McGuire
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Victoria – Robson to College
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McGuire – Prest to Banford
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Wellington – Corbould to Cook
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Huston – Ryder Lake to Elk View
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Old Orchard – Alameda to Copper
Ridge
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Sumas Central – Lickman to Evans
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Bailey – Prest to Lindell
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South Sumas – Vedder to Church
2012 Pedestrian Safety Improvement
Broadway at Chilliwack Central – sidewalk was added to south east corner to
provide pedestrian landing space.
2012 Traffic Signal Program
Intersection signal upgrades at the following locations:
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Count down timers at First and Spadina
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New signal poles at Vedder and Luckakuck
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Audible pedestrian signals at Yale and Williams
2012 Transit Service Expansion
Transit route changes to create a high frequency service spine on the Yale-
Vedder corridor were introduced in July. The new Vedder Line offers 20
minute frequency service, attracting additional riders over the old route
system.
2012 Road Safety
Back to school – The Safer City team conducted driver awareness campaigns
at 18 elementary schools in the Chilliwack School District.
Intersection Safety Project
Intersection safety projects which focused on driver and pedestrian
behaviour and safety were conducted and supported by public education
through online surveys, public educational displays and enforcement efforts.
Impaired Driving
Through the coordination of partnerships, awareness signage was installed
roadside across the City advising the public to report impaired drivers;
additionally, local establishments supported the “You Choose Your Ride”
Transportation
Drainage & Utilities
The Transportation, Drainage & Utilities
divisions work closely with the Planning and
Strategic Initiatives Department, to plan works
required due to growth in the community.
These works include:
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Potable water systems
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Sanitary sewer systems
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Storm sewer drainage systems
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Transportation network
Infrastructure includes:
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Roads & bicycle paths
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Street lights and traffic signals
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Water mains and reservoirs
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Sanitary sewers and pump stations
Responsibilities also encompass:
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Urban Public Transit (bus service system)
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Safer City program
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Water Conservation program
Environmental Services
The City of Chilliwack is committed to
developing and implementing sustainable
programs and initiatives that improve the
quality of life for Chilliwack residents and
create environmental benefits in the areas of:
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Solid waste management
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Groundwater and surface water protection
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Air quality
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Climate change
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Energy initiatives
Flood Protection
The City of Chilliwack is responsible for 50
kilometers of dyking and related infrastructure that
protects our community from floods on the Fraser
and Vedder Rivers.
2012 Highlights
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