How to Manage Pedestrians Around a Coquitlam Construction Site

Pedestrian traffic around a Coquitlam construction site should be addressed in the risk assessment, traffic-control plan, and City approval before the work blocks or changes a sidewalk. The route must be understandable in both directions and account for people with different mobility, vision, and wayfinding needs.

Start with the approved route

The City of Coquitlam closure-permit page states that City approval is required before a sidewalk is closed and that controls may only operate during the approved permit hours. Confirm whether pedestrians remain on the same side, use a protected temporary route, or follow an approved detour.

Check the full pedestrian journey

• Provide advance information before a person reaches the closure.
• Keep the route continuous, stable, visible, and free of stored equipment.
• Address crossings, curb access, transit stops, driveways, building entrances, and cycling conflicts.
• Prevent pedestrians from entering the work space or walking into live traffic.
• Maintain business, resident, and emergency access required by the permit.
• Inspect the route as work phases, weather, lighting, and equipment movement change.

WorkSafeBC Part 18 requires traffic hazards to be assessed and controlled through the workplace-specific plan. Pedestrian measures should be coordinated with, not added separately from, vehicle and worker controls.

Communicate changes in the field

Signs should be placed where a pedestrian can still choose the approved route. When a route changes during a shift, update every affected entry point and confirm that the change is allowed by the approved plan and permit.

Safeside can implement approved pedestrian and vehicle controls through lane-closure services and Coquitlam traffic-control support. Send the permit, plan, and access requirements through the contact form.