Wallace Drive Project
About the project
Wallace Drive is a key route connecting Saanich, Central Saanich, and the Highlands. It’s used every day by residents, commuters, visitors, emergency services, and people walking and biking. It provides access to the Hartland Landfill and is in close proximity to the Butchart Gardens. The pavement is due for renewal, and concerns about speeding, heavy vehicle traffic, and safety for pedestrians and cyclists have increased in recent years.
The Wallace Drive Project responds to these concerns with a focus on practical, short-term improvements. The goal is to enhance safety and comfort for all road users by implementing a package of traffic calming measures, developed through technical review and community feedback.
Project scope
The Wallace Drive Project focuses specifically on the section of Wallace Drive between Willis Point Road and the District of Saanich municipal boundary (see map). All proposed improvements and engagement activities apply only to this segment of Wallace Drive within the District of Saanich.
Why are we doing this?
This project responds to community priorities for safer and more comfortable roadway conditions, particularly for those walking and biking. It supports Saanich’s broader goals for a safe, connected, and sustainable community, as outlined in Active Transportation Plan, Road Safety Action Plan, Speed Limit Establishment and Traffic Calming Policy, Official Community Plan, and Strategic Plan.
Why your input matters
We want your feedback on how you use Wallace Drive, your main safety concerns, and your thoughts on the proposed traffic calming measures. Your input will help us refine the plan and consider any additional feasible changes. Public feedback will be considered alongside technical, operational, and financial factors.
Proposed traffic calming plan
The District is considering the following traffic calming measures for Wallace Drive:
Introduction of a 30 km/h speed limit
Addition of bike sharrows
Removal of the painted centreline
Installation of 6 to 10 speed tables
Restriction of bus traffic
Two yield points north of Durrance Rd (one in each direction); two yield points south of Durrance Rd (one in each direction)
Major changes such as road widening or new walking/biking paths are not possible at this time due to budget and technical limits.
Project area
Stay informed
We’ll post updates, engagement summaries, and next steps here as the project moves forward.
Stay up to date by following Saanich.ca/helloWDP
Contact us:
Engineering Department
Phone: (250) 475-5575
Email: engineering@saanich.ca
Project Manager: Cynthia Williams
How to participate
(1) Complete the survey
We invite you to fill out our Wallace Drive Project Survey (link below). The survey asks about how you use Wallace Drive, your main safety concerns, and your thoughts on the proposed package of traffic calming measures.
The online survey is now closed.
(2) Join us at an open house
Want to learn more, ask questions, or share your feedback in person? Come to our open house session:
- Unitarian Universalist Community of Victoria – Lion Hall
- 5575 W Saanich Rd, Victoria, BC V9E 2G1
- Saturday, June 6, 2026, 10:30am – 2:30pm
View display boards, talk with project staff, and complete the survey on-site.
What happens next
After the survey closes, we’ll share a summary of feedback. All updates and timelines will be posted on this page and shared with community partners.
Phases
Community engagement
The community engagement phase will focus on gathering input from residents and users of Wallace Drive. During this stage, we’ll ask for feedback on how people travel the corridor, identify key safety concerns, and collect opinions on the proposed traffic calming measures. All public input will be carefully reviewed and incorporated where feasible, helping to refine the plan. This feedback will be considered along with technical, operational, and financial factors before final decisions are made.
Upcoming and ongoing events
Past events
Event date: June 6th, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
Victoria Unitarian Hall
35 registrants