MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
 The Town has an annual maintenance program in place for streets and sidewalks. This program addresses all
routine maintenance covering sign and traffic light repairs, sidewalk maintenance, potholes, road sweeping, ice
and snow clearing and ditch maintenance. All roadside mowing is dealt with by the Parks Division.
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION
The Town is responsible for all streets and sidewalks within the municipality with the exception of:
- Trans Canada Highway
- 6 Mile Road from Island Highway to Trans Canada Highway
- Admirals Road from the Island Highway/Craigflower intersection south to Hallowell Road
- Helmcken Road from Vickery Road to Watkiss Way
- Thetis-Colwood/Trans Canada Highway ramps
These routes and ramps are the responsibility of the Ministry of Transportation, Saanich Area Office.
For inquiries about these Ministry of Transportation maintained routes and interchanges, contact the Saanich
Area Office at (250) 952-4515.
PARKING
Parking on Town streets is regulated by Streets and Traffic Regulation Bylaw No.609, 2005. Click here to view Streets and Traffic Regulation Bylaw No.609, 2005.
STREET LIGHTING
Street lighting is generally provided in one of two ways: 1.) where overhead power is available, BC Hydro will
supply pole mounted luminaires; or 2.) where underground wiring is provided, then ornamental post top luminaires
are supplied.
Contact staff at engineering@viewroyal.ca or (250)
479-6800 to discuss street lighting.
TRAFFIC SAFETY AND CALMING
Traffic safety and calming are considered a high priority by Council and staff is constantly seeking ways
to address these very important issues. Local issues should be brought to Council's attention by way of written
communication which will then be evaluated by staff prior to reporting to Council. Click here for more information
about making Submissions to Council.
Contact staff at engineering@viewroyal.ca
or (250) 479-6800 to discuss traffic safety and calming initiatives.
TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND SIGNS
Traffic signals are an important part of the road system and are timed for optimal traffic flow.
The parameters are analyzed on a frequent basis to maintain the safety and integrity of the road
system.
Contact staff at engineering@viewroyal.ca
or (250) 479-6800 to discuss traffic signals and signs.
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