West Vancouver Police Station Rainbow Crosswalk: TrafficPatterns Installation
On June 30th, the West Vancouver Police Department held a small ceremony to unveil the new rainbow crosswalk outside the police station. We installed the crosswalk using our TrafficPatterns preformed thermoplastic system.
Rainbow crosswalks have become one of the most requested applications in our municipal crosswalk portfolio over the past several years. The concentration of these projects in the Lower Mainland reflects a genuine commitment by BC communities to make public spaces visibly welcoming.
Why the Police Station Location Matters
A rainbow crosswalk adjacent to a police station is a deliberate choice. The location connects community policing philosophy with visible public space — making a statement about the department's values in the daily civic environment.
The West Vancouver Police Department approached this installation as part of a broader community engagement initiative. Getting the installation right — a surface that looks professional, stays bright, and holds up year-round — was important to the success of that initiative.
TrafficPatterns vs. Paint for Pride Crosswalks
The recurring conversation we have with municipalities considering rainbow crosswalks is about product choice. Paint installations typically require repainting every twelve to eighteen months — an ongoing maintenance cost that accumulates quickly and creates periods where the crosswalk looks faded and neglected.
TrafficPatterns thermoplastic installations maintain their saturation for eight to twelve years. The six-stripe rainbow pattern is factory cut and precisely positioned. The aggregate finish provides vehicle and pedestrian traction. Once installed, the maintenance conversation essentially disappears.
For the West Vancouver installation — a location with municipal visibility and long-term significance — TrafficPatterns was the correct specification.
For rainbow crosswalk projects across Metro Vancouver and BC, contact us to discuss product, timeline, and specification.
