The City of Richmond has announced that it is starting to roll out the new residential speed limit that’ll apply citywide.
In a statement, Richmond says that the limit of 30 km/h on local residential roads across the city will support safer, calmer and more “livable neighbourhood streets.”
“Many local roads are used every day by residents walking, cycling and travelling to school, parks and nearby destinations,” Mayor Malcolm Brodie said in a statement.
“We’re asking drivers to slow down and follow the lower speed limits in residential neighbourhoods. It’s an important step to help support those daily trips and the quality of life in our communities.”
The City of Richmond points out that in British Columbia, the default speed limit on municipal roads is 50 km/h unless signs suggest otherwise. It adds that cities may establish lower limits through local bylaws.
“Council formally adopted Amendment Bylaw No. 10750 on June 8, 2026, establishing 30 km/h speed limits on local roads within residential neighbourhoods,” Richmond said.
The City of Vancouver did similarly with its Neighbourhood Slow Zone Program, reducing speeds to 30 km/h on local streets.
Some arterial and perimeter Richmond roads will remain at 50 km/h, including Westminster Highway, Granville Avenue, and River Road.
Richmond says that sign installation is underway, and it’ll take approximately three months to complete.
The new speed limit isn’t enforceable until the signs are installed.
“The rollout covers nearly 50 neighbourhoods and about 500 kilometres of roadway. Once the 30 km/h signs are installed in a given area, the new speed limit is in effect and enforceable.”
Richmond adds it has already implemented the 30 km/h speed limit in several neighbourhoods, including Hamilton, Steveston, Burkeville, Barnes/Flury, and Princess/London.
“This citywide rollout builds on that work and supports the City’s broader transportation safety goals, including safer conditions for people walking and cycling.”
You can find more information about the bylaw amendment on the City of Richmond website.
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