Project Background
The Wesbrook Mall improvements focus on the bus, pedestrian and cyclist environment in order to help create a positive arrival experience to campus for the more sustainable modes of transportation. The first two phases are now complete and provide improved pedestrian facilities, fully repaved roadways, and new, separated, bike lanes for cyclists. New dedicated bus lanes are also in place to provide priority for those taking transit to and from UBC.
These planned improvements were informed by two phases of public consultation done in 2015 to guide planning for the larger U Boulevard Area. The improvements to the Wesbrook Mall corridor are being done in collaboration with the University Endowment Lands, the University Neighbourhoods Association, TransLink, Metro Vancouver and Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.
The redesign of the Wesbrook Mall corridor will result in:
- Bus lanes northbound and southbound between 16th Avenue and University Boulevard.
- Where space permits, protected bike lanes for cyclists.
- Improved sidewalks and new lighting.
Project Status
The map below outlines each phase of the project. Phases 1–3 are now complete, and Phase 4 is planned for the coming years, with implementation dependent on available funding. This phase will be coordinated with the development of the Public Safety Site Redevelopment Plan.
The improvements to the Wesbrook Mall corridor are being done in collaboration with the University Endowment Lands, the University Neighbourhoods Association, TransLink, and Metro Vancouver.