Township guides
Traffic calming
What is traffic calming? It is the use of different methods - structures, education and enforcement - to influence drivers to keep their travel speed to within the posted speed limit.
The Township Guide to Traffic Calming describes the Township of Esquimalt’s approach to neighbourhood traffic calming, as well as funding and implementation policies. Read the guide here.
Truck routes
Truck routes are determined as part of our Streets and Traffic Bylaw. See the truck route map.
Boulevard modification
What is the boulevard? The right-of-way is divided into two main portions with the first portion being the travel corridor (road, curb and gutters). The remaining portion from the back of curb to the property line is defined as the boulevard.
Its primary purpose is to allow for the installation of infrastructure (Township or other stakeholders) that provide services to the adjacent properties and the greater community.
Boulevard designs need to keep several things in mind, including sight lines for cars and pedestrians, encroachment on sidewalks and streets and potential damage to infrastructure from roots.
- The Township Guide to Boulevard Modifications describes Esquimalt’s approach to boulevard modification and use.
- Boulvard Alteration Permit- please complete this form and submit to staff.
- Read the Boulevard Maintenance Bylaw
Salting, sanding, snow removal
The Esquimalt Public Works Department salts, sands, and clears snow from municipal roads to maintain the safest driving conditions possible with available resources.
The order in which roads are salted, sanded, or cleared of snow is generally:
- main streets
- main hilly streets
- bus routes
- secondary roads
- hilly residential streets
- balance of residential
The actual routes and order of salting, sanding, and snow clearing are determined by the Public Works Superintendent in consultation with the Police Department, and may be altered to best suit road or weather conditions.