Arterial Median Landscape
city of surrey G U I D E L I N E S
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................................... 1
Background ........................................................................................................................................................... 1
Scope
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APPROACH AND KEY PRINCIPLES............................................................................................................................... 2
Key Principles........................................................................................................................................................ 2
The Evolving Approach ......................................................................................................................................... 4
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Median types and general design guidelines............................................................................................. 6
Types of Medians within the City of Surrey.......................................................................................................... 6
General Design Guidelines................................................................................................................................... 7
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GUIDELINES FOR PLANT SELECTION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE....................................................... 8
Landscaping in Medians with Regards to Sightlines........................................................................................... 8
Plant Selection, Installation and Maintenance Guidelines................................................................................ 10
Tree Selection...................................................................................................................................................... 11
Shrub and Ground Cover Selection..................................................................................................................... 14
Design, Installation and Maintenance Specific to Vegetation........................................................................... 14
TABLE 1 : Median Types and Design Guidelines .............................................................................................................. 15
TABLE 2 : Locations of Accent Points / Gateways and Town / Neighbourhood Centres by Community������������������������� 17
CHART 1: Map of Accent Points and Gateways in Surrey, 2013...................................................................................... 18
TABLE 3 : Surrey by Median Arterial.................................................................................................................................20
CHART 2 : Flow Chart ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
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INTRODUCTION
background
The word median refers to the paved and planted areas located in the middle of roads that separate traffic
traveling in opposite directions. The primary purpose of a median is to increase safety by managing the
access of vehicles to adjacent properties and separating vehicular traffic. However, when trees and shrubs
are added, medians improve the aesthetics of streetscapes and increase the urban tree canopy which has
many environmental benefits. For these reasons the City is working to have medians along all arterial roads.
Presently, 32% of the City of Surrey’s total arterial road network has medians.
Beginning with the Surrey Street Beautification Strategy in 1994 the City has been proactive in its efforts to
improve the City’s streetscapes. The use of medians as a tool for civic enhancement was further developed
in the Millennium Median Beautification Concept Plan in 1998.
The successful implementation of the Millennium Median Beautification Concept Plan triggered the
development of the Arterial Medians Landscape Guidelines in 2005. The first edition helped to inform staff
of future development and steer the design of medians so as to accommodate maintenance and safety. This
edition refines the document taking into account shifts in the City’s current policies and developments in
best practices since the plan's creation. These changes include incorporation of the City's new pesticide
by-law and sustainability charter.
SCOPE
The format of this update is consistent with that of the previous Arterial Median Landscape Guidelines
developed by Phillips, Farvaag and Smallenberg.
City staff from the Engineering and Parks, Recreation and Culture Departments were consulted for
feedback and information on current best practices. Meetings were led by Parks Planning, Research and
Design staff with a focus on updating information relating to suggested plant material. Sight line concerns
were addressed by Engineering Staff. In addition, current corporate policies and practices were used to
inform the resulting guidelines. As a final step the document was reviewed by representatives from each
relevant section for approval.
This document addresses median landscape design within the following framework: approaches to
medians; the guiding principles as adapted to current policy; the typology of Surrey’s medians; and, finally, a
review of specific landscape guidelines as they pertain to both hard and soft landscapes.
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APPROACH &
KEY PRINCIPLES
KEY PRINCIPLES (cont'd)
A commitment to adequate median maintenance funding is required annually to ensure upkeep of the capital
investment and ongoing visual impact for residents and visitors.
A commitment of funding is needed to refurbish outdated and depleted plant stock in medians. Plant material
The majority of these Key Principles were developed in the 2005 Arterial Median Landscape Guidelines and have
been refined in this update. The following Key Principles inform the specific guidelines developed in this document:
in medians is an asset for the community.
Ensure the safety of drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and maintenance workers and also improve the function of
roads with respect to traffic capacity and access management. It is critical to consider the safety of people
KEY PRINCIPLES
regarding driver sightlines at turning bays and pedestrian crossings when selecting plant material.
Expand the extent of landscaping in the medians (green infrastructure) to support the City of Surrey’s efforts
to be more sustainable as outlined in the City’s Sustainability Charter.
EC3: sustainable infrastructure maintenance and replacement. EN8: Sustainable Engineering Standards
and Practices.
Emphasize the use of evergreen/coniferous trees and shrubs with a balanced selection of deciduous species
to achieve seasonal and floral effects while retaining visual interest all year.
Use consistent hardscape treatment design techniques and materials throughout the City of Surrey to
MEDIAN DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION
SHOULD CONSIDER CURRENT POLICIES, BYLAWS, CHARTERS AND PLANS, SUCH AS:
support an overall City identity. Hardscapes should continue to utilize coloured concrete in warm red tones
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The City of Surrey’s Sustainability Charter, 2008
throughout. Exceptions to this treatment will be made in Town Centres. Details for proposed treatment will be
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The City of Surrey Pesticide By-Law, 2010, No. 17160
included in specific town centre documents.
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The City of Surrey's Walking Plan, 2011
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The City of Surrey's Greenway Plan, 2012
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The City of Surrey's Cycling Plan, 2012
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The City of Surrey's Shade Tree Management Plan, In Draft
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The City of Surrey's Tree Preservation By-Law, 2006 No. 16100
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The City of Surrey's Urban Forest Policy, No. U-1
The standard design of medians use an integrated streetscape treatment to create a strong, pedestrianoriented character in Town Centres and other special places.
Efforts to support the successful establishment, health, and long-life of large stature trees within medians
are a high priority. Trees are the major investment in plant materials and form the longest lasting component
of the median. Long-lived, healthy trees are important to Surrey’s urban forest as well as the ecological and
environmental integrity of the City. Large trees have aesthetic benefits and are critical to achieving urban
design intentions for street tree canopy and shade creation.
Please Note:
It is the responsibility of the consultant to review with City staff if
future policies, plans, by-laws and charters warrant consideration.
The provision of quality growing medium to a substantial depth is fundamental to the health of trees
and shrubs.
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THE EVOLVING APPROACH
The City’s approach to medians has been refined since 2005. It has been found that the design and management
of medians needs to be adaptive to shifts in best management practices. The following are topics of recent
change for median design and maintenance.
X Planting specifications have improved the quality and quantity of growing medium in medians
so that trees have a longer life span and grow to achieve larger sizes than in the past.
X With the development of the Sustainability Charter, the City is making modifications to median
design and maintenance. As part of the “triple bottom line” accounting discussed in the
charter, the city is looking to invest in medians so that they are a safe and viable asset for
the future. Median planting satisfies the Environmental goals of the Sustainability Charter
through: increasing the potential permeable surfacing along the streetscape; increasing
the potential carbon sink; and reducing the amount of particulates along roadways, which
provides cleaner air for the community. Medians meet the Socio-cultural goals of the
Sustainability Charter by creating neighbourhoods which are perceived to be safer and
increase the identity of the neighbourhood through the design guidelines presented here.
X In 2010, the City passed the Pesticide Control Bylaw which prohibits the use of pesticides and
herbicides in planted median beds. Alternative measures such as increased plant numbers
and the physical suppression of weeds through increased mulching and maintenance are
being utilized. This requires more funding for labour and materials than has been provided
in the past. Relevant exceptions to the Pesticide Bylaw are limited to the control of noxious
weeds, the management of invasive exotic or foreign pests the prevention of the deterioration
of hard surfaces and treatment of infestations.
X The evaluation of appropriate plant material has been refined. The City is releasing a
suggested plant list with an update to the Parks Construction Document.
X The use of mown grass is no longer a dominant choice for planting in medians for aesthetic
and environmental reasons. However, there are some exceptions where lawn may be an
appropriate plant selection. Potential exceptions are:
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Areas where shrub heights would conflict with sight lines.
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Areas where renovations that lead to the reduction of shrubs are imminent.
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Areas where there is already a precedent for the use of grass. These areas may be augmented with
planting pockets around trees to reduce operation costs and to protect the base of the trees.
It should be noted that mowing practices have a significant carbon footprint and can impact tree roots to the
point of tree failure during establishment .
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MEDIAN TYPES &
GENERAL DESIGN GUIDELINES
Design guidelines for arterial medians vary according to a number of factors: adjacent
land uses; functional characteristics (such as width); and the urban design and
development policies.
THE SEVEN MAJOR MEDIAN TYPES ARE:
• ParkandOpenSpaceCorridors:Theuseof
areas such as Town Centres. The overall median
planted medians through parks will be planned
design should give way to a unique and cohesive
on a park specific basis. In some circumstances
streetscape design. There is an opportunity for
planted medians may not be appropriate as the
additional features such as public art.
increased width of the roadway will require
• NeighbourhoodCentres:Theoverallmedian
increased tree loss in the surrounding park. A
planting design should incorporate unique
balanced approach to tree retention and median
neighbourhood features as well as an overall
planting is required on medians through parkland.
design/ plant selection which is cohesive along
the entire arterial road.
• CommercialCorridor:Thedesignandplacement
of plant material will take into consideration
access points and sightlines for store frontages
The City coordinates the installation of medians on arterial roads and is responsible for the
design, installation and maintenance of median landscaping. Where consulting Engineers and
Landscape Architects are involved, it is critical that relevant City Departments are given the
opportunity to review the drawings prior to construction. For an overview of responsibilities
please refer to Chart 2.
The following are general considerations for all medians across the City incorporating current
practices with regards to hard and softscape management:
• Consistency:Mostmediansshouldreceiveastandard
TYPES OF MEDIANS
• AccentPoints:Thesearegatewayandlandmark
GENERAL DESIGN GUIDELINES
• HeritageAreas(CulturalandNatural):Medians
should incorporate elements of the Heritage Area
while maintaining the overall design aesthetic of
the arterial.
• Rural/AgriculturalCorridors:Rural/Agricultural
treatment that responds to adjacent land uses with
from outside curb face) are treated as a specific
regard to tree selection, plant selection and planting
category with a standard set of guidelines. In keeping
schemes. Areas in which special and site specific
with city practice, narrow medians are not planted.
treatments are utilized should be limited to important
Narrow medians do not provide adequate rooting
places within the City’s overall urban design as laid out
volumes for trees and it is difficult to maintain shrubs
in Tables 1, 2 and 3 of this document.
and groundcovers in such arid conditions. Exceptions to
• Splash/maintenancestrips:Aminimumof0.45mwide
with a 0.15m wide curb, are used on either side of the
vegetated area. The rationale for using a maintenance
splash strip is a combination of the following functional
requirements: providing an additional safety zone
for maintenance workers; protection of plants from
vehicles and salt; and containment of the planted area
(the soil and plant material).
• PesticideUseControlBylaw:Limitstheuseof
pesticides and herbicides in public and private areas. In
(in coordination with requests from store owners/
Corridors should incorporate elements of the
response, plant spacing has been modified to a closer
operators). The overall design intent of the
surrounding lands while maintaining the overall
spacing to reduce the time for plants to grow together
arterial will be maintained.
design aesthetic of the arterial. Plant selection
and block out light for weeds. In addition, a 100mm
should not include invasive species or host/
thick mulch layer is being specified on all new designs
alternate-host species adjacent to ALR lands.
with a more frequent top up. Relevent exceptions to
• ResidentialCorridors:Ahigherlevelofdesign
details will be used to enhance the aesthetics
of the medians and enhance the “walkability” of
these neighbourhoods.
• Narrowmedians(lessthan3.8meters,measured
the Pesticide Bylaw are noted earlier in this document.
the standard for narrow medians are:
• Access points
• Town centres
• Where the width of the median tapers to below
3.8 meters at an intersection but is contiguous
with a wide median area. Planted areas should
be stopped at the point where the median
becomes narrower than 3.2 meters from curb
face to curb face.
Plants selected for narrow medians should be appropriate
for dry conditions since they have a reduced volume of
growing medium.
• Publicsafetytakesprecedenceoveralldesign
directives for plantings. All plantings shall follow
basic guidelines as set out in the ‘sight lines’ section
of this document. All plans will be reviewed by Traffic
Operations before implementation.
Refer to “Table 1: Median Types and Design Guidelines” and “Table 2: Locations of Accent Points/
Gateways and Town/ Neighbourhood Centres by Community” for specific details on characteristics
and areas of implementation.
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GUIDELINES FOR PLANT SELECTION,
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
LANDSCAPING IN MEDIANS WITH REGARDS TO SIGHT LINES
All drawings shall be reviewed by Engineering Traffic Operations prior to installation.
MIDBLOCK PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS/PEDESTRIAN REFUGE AREAS
Pedestrian refuges are designated areas along medians where pedestrians may cross the street mid-block. To
maintain safe sight lines, pedestrian refuges shall have 4.5m of patterned concrete flanking either side. Exceptions
to this may be applied in Town Centres. Plantings no greater than 0.5m maximum growth height will extend for
7.5m after the patterned concrete. Caution should be used in the selection of plant material because of height
restrictions. Plants which have a taller maximum growth height may be used 12m from the edge of the crossing let
down. Trees may be planted 24m from the edge of the crossing let down. Please refer to the latest version of the City
of Surrey Engineering Supplementary Master Municipal Construction Documents for information.
It is important that a high level of design be used at these points with high seasonal interest and patterning. There
are a multitude of benefits for providing visual interest at crossings such as creating a comfortable and positive
environment for the pedestrian and creating a visual cue of a changing road environment for the driver. Low growing
bulbs may be utilized in these areas to add additional seasonal interest.
MEDIAN ENDS
Planted areas will start at the point where the median is wider than 3.2m from curb face to curb face and where
there are no sight line obstructions for turning cars. This is a minimum distance of 10.5m. The planting of trees will
be set back 12.5m from the edge of the planted area. Tree placement will be staked by the contractor for approval
by Parks Staff prior to installation. Please refer to the most up to date City of Surrey Engineering Construction
Standards for more information SSD-R.21.1.
PLEASE NOTE:
These drawings are based on assumptions of typical road conditions. Final dimensions
should be confirmed by Engineering.
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Tree selection is primarily
determined by the growth,
habit, size, and species of
existing street trees.
PLANT SELECTION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
All drawings shall be reviewed by Parks Planning, Research and Design prior to installation.
TREE SELECTION
Tree selection is primarily determined by the growth, habit, size, and species of existing street trees. Where a specific tree has
been used extensively along an arterial corridor, it should be integrated into the median design for continuity. However, growth
habits should be taken into consideration when evaluating the potential of a species as a median tree. Trees should be selected to
coordinate with the dominant species and with the existing and proposed trees on adjacent properties. All tree selections should
coincide with the list of suggested median trees in the Parks Design Guidelines or should be approved in writing by City Parks staff.
To meet the objective of including evergreen species in medians, evergreen trees should be emphasized where conditions permit
and be incorporated in all median designs to some extent. The Traffic Operations Section of Engineering has concerns with the
PLANT SELECTION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES
All drawings shall include the following instructions:
use of evergreen trees because of the general width of their growing habit and shade created on East-West connectors in the
winter. Consideration should be given to these factors when selecting an appropriate tree species.
Traditional plantings of a single species which have been used in the past should be reflected in new designs. However, the
City would like to have a balanced representation of street tree species. As noted in the draft Shade Tree Management Plan, it
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All materials and workmanship to comply with the BCLNA/ BCSLA Landscape
Standard current edition and Surrey Parks Construction Documents current edition.
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For planting details refer to Surrey Parks Standard Construction Documents.
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All beds to be weed free prior to installation.
trees should be planted where possible.
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Stake location of all trees and arrange for inspection prior to planting.
A representation of both coniferous and deciduous species should be used in street tree plantings. Where there are concerns
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All tree stock to be inspected on site for approval by Surrey Parks personnel prior
to planting.
about monocultures; the primary species may be used in a minor role as one of three alternating species; as the first tree at
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Growing medium to be provided by others. Soil specifications found in SSD-PK5079.
groupings in residential or park open space median types. Where a tree species has been used as the dominant species within
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Berm planting bed at 2% slope to a maximum centre height of 0.2m from the edge
of the hard surfacing.
provide continuity of character. This substitution may be needed due to disease, high demand for water, or other concerns.
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All edges of planting beds will be recessed by 50mm after plant installation.
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100mm of bark mulch is required on all beds after planting - 50mm around ground covers.
is desired that no more than 10% of a single species be present in a street tree population. At present the city does have an
overrepresentationofmaplesintheirstreettreepopulations.TreeselectionshouldbereviewedbytheCity’sUrbanForestry
section. Due to the high percentage of small statured trees presently in the street tree population, medium and large stature
the beginning of each section of median adjacent to street intersections; or, as one of several species used as part of informal
an arterial corridor but is not desirable for future planting then a tree with a similar form and growth habit should be used to
10. Contractor is responsible for establishment as agreed upon in writing with Parks representative.
For information/coordination contact Surrey Parks Personnel at (604) 501-5086.
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The following tree species are currently used in specific street beautification areas:
The recommended spacing of median trees is 10m on centre.
Please refer to the sight line section of these guidelines for further
SPECIFIC STREET
BEAUTIFICATION AREA
RECOMMENDED TREE SPECIES
information. Trees should be placed in a straight line in the middle
of the median unless the median is larger than 3.8m wide. Special
King George Boulevard
Quercus coccinea (Scarlet Oak)
Aesculus x carnea 'briotti' (red ruby horse chestnut)
Pinus nigra 'Select Green' (Black Pine)
exceptions for planting are allowed in specific median types.
152 Street and 104 Avenue
To match existing or to be coordinated with the City’s program for the street
type planting.
Spacing of median trees in commercial areas can be a concern for
andsigns.Uponrequestfromthoseconcerned,accommodations
Scott Road
Celtis occidentalis (Hackberry)
Carpinus betulus (European Hornbeam)
Pinus occidentalis (Pine)
Zelkova serrata ‘Green Vase’ (Japanese Zelkova)
Platanus x acerfolia (London Plane Tree)
Sequoiadendron giganteum (Giant Redwood)
standards and other services and factors.
176 Street
To match existing or to be coordinated with the City’s program for the street
tree planting.
locations within the streetscape. The loss of opportunities for large
in the medians or, through the planting of medium to large species
176 Street at 64 Avenue
Aesculus x carnea 'Briottii' (Cloverdale Red Horsechestnuts)
Quercus coccinea (Scarlet Oak)
Pinus strobus (White Pine)
Highway #10 and Highway #1
Please refer to Table 1 for information on where this is appropriate.
shopkeepers who want to preserve sightlines to their store fronts
may be made taking into consideration species selection and
spacing. Spacing will vary to coordinate with spacing of lamp
Overhead wiring necessitates the use of smaller species in certain
street trees may be made up with large trees at minimum spacing
behind the wires on private property. These Standards are based
on an objective of a 75% canopy cover once the trees are mature
along arterial streets.
In specific street beautification areas, guidelines call for street trees to follow the species suggested where growth
habits permit. One need not always alternate one species of tree with another of the other species. Several trees of
one species in a row is acceptable so long as the lengths are not excessive.
The caliper of the trees should be in the range of 5 to 7 cm,
measured at 15cm above the ground at the time of planting to
ensure establishment success beyond the standard two year
installation period. Planting large caliper trees is key in areas
where space permits.
Trees should be placed in a straight line in the
middle of the median unless the median is larger
than 3.8m.
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maintenance and replacement than trees and hardscapes. However,
The Parks Construction Document must be referenced in conjunction
their impact is more immediate and prevalent from the perspective of
with the BC Landscape Standard for general installation and
the motor vehicle.
maintenance standards. Specific standards to refer to are: SSD-
The plant palette along each arterial road should be limited to create
a consistent look and feel to each corridor. Plant selection should
strike a fairly equal (50/50) balance of deciduous and evergreen/
coniferous species to achieve seasonal and floral effects while
remaining green all year.
The majority of medians, except at pedestrian areas and accent
points, should be planted with simple, mass plantings of drought
tolerant plants in order to achieve a visual impact suited to viewing
from passing vehicles and to achieve realistic levels of required
maintenance. Mass plantings of large scale geometric patterns
achieved by combining 2 or 3 complimentary species are preferred.
A preferred list of shrubs for medians is available in the Parks
Construction Document 2015 or newer. Variations from this list may
be accepted if permission is granted in writing from Parks staff.
There should be a sequential height development of proposed
plants for the first 12.5m of the median, using ground covers and
flowering perennials for the first 5m. Beyond the initial 12.5m a block
patterned palette of both deciduous and evergreens/ conifers should
be used that extends for 10 m, then changes. Plants with strong
seasonal interest or colour should be contrasted with evergreen
Narrow
Less than 3.8m in width
other authorities such as BC Hydro, Fortis BC and the Ministry of
Transportation shall be followed where relevant during the design
and installation phases. It is preferred that the installation of plant
material follow construction in a timely manner so as to avoid the
Accent Point/Gateway
(refer to Charts 2 and 3)
Sections of medians at key intersections and gateway
points that function to announce arrival at an important
place along an arterial corridor
colonization of undesirable plant material .
Maintenance levels in the City of Surrey are established city-wide.
The service frequency is also set by the City, taking into consideration
the most recent changes to by-laws and policies. It is preferred that
the establishment and maintenance responsibilities be handed over
Town/Neighbourhood
Centre
(refer to Charts 2 and 3)
Designated areas for intensive pedestrian-oriented
commercial, mixed use and civic development
to the city as soon as planting is complete to ensure that adequate
weeding occurs in a timely manner. Sufficient establishment/
maintenance funding must be allocated from the initial capital
infrastructure project.
Given the harsh growing conditions found in medians, the typical
Commercial Corridor/
Business Park
Arterial road with concentration of commercial land
uses with primarily vehicular rather than pedestrian
orientation
healthy life cycle of most median shrubs is between 5- 10 years.
Operating budget allotments should reflect the need for ongoing
renovation and restoration of older medians . A list of priority projects
will be developed with cooperation between relevant Engineering and
Park sections annually.
Residential Corridor
Arterial road with concentration of residential land
uses, especially where residences have entries related
to the fronting arterial
exceed 1.5m. Exceptions may be made to planting guidelines with
tips towards higher maintenance in order to achieve visual interest
as viewed by pedestrians. In these median applications, bulbs,
perennials and flowering shrubs have a role. The most significant
median locations at gateways and other key accent points warrant
watering to permit display plantings to survive through the summer
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Where Narrow Medians are created by the tapering at an intersection, consideration should be given to retaining the planed area treatment to the point where
the cross-section narrows to 3.2m.
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Mediansdesignedtointegratewitharea-specificstreetscapedesignguidelines.
Welldetailedandhigherqualitymaterialsshouldbeusedduetohighlevelsofpedestrianactivity.
Mediantreesselectedtocoordinatewithstreettrees.
Banners,entrysignage,gatewayelements,publicart,speciallighting;floraldisplayplantingsmaybeused.
Area-specificentrysignage andplacemakingtechniquesshouldbefollowed,asnotedinNCP.
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Mediansdesignedtointegratewitharea-specificstreetscapedesignguidelines.
Welldetailedduetohighlevelsofpedestrianactivity.
Treesselectedtocomplimentadjacentboulevardtreeswithemphasisongrowingconditionsfortreehealthandlongevitytomaximizegreening,includinguseof
structural soils under paved areas such as pedestrian crosswalks.
Mediansdesignedtosupportpedestriansafety.
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Mediansdesignedtoprovide continuityandidentitytoacorridor.
Standardlevelofdetailwherethereiscomparativelylowlevelsofpedestrianactivity.
Standardhardscapetreatmentwherenoarea-specificguidelinesexist.
Emphasisongreeningthroughuseoftreesandmassplantingsofshrubs/groundcovers.
Wheremedianlightingisused;pole-mountedbannersmaybeusedtoassistinthecreationofashoppingareaidentity.
Minimizevehicularcrossingsofmediantomaximizegreeningopportunities.
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Multifamilytosinglefamilyresidentiallandusecharactershouldbereinforcedbymediantreatment.
Vehicularcrossingsofmedianshouldbeminimizedinordertomaximizegreeningopportunities.
Informalplantingstomaximizegreening,tocommunicatearesidentialcharacter,andtocreatestrongcontrastwithcommercialcorridors–groupingsofdifferent
tree species either on centerline where median width is 3.8m (or less) or staggered as width permits when median width exceeds 3.8m; use of areas of spring bulbs;
use of accent areas of flowering shrubs / groundcovers, particularly near intersections or other focal points.
Plantselectionfromdroughttolerantspeciesrelatedtoaresidentialplantpalette,includinggrassesandcommonroses.
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written consent from Parks staff.
in special areas and pedestrian precincts, the cost benefit balance
Hardscape treatment only, except in Accent Point / Gateway locations or within Town / Neighbourhood Centres (see below).
Special pavement patterns should be used in place of the standard treatment where applicable.
PK 5079, SSD-PK 5130 and, SSD-PK 5140. Planting guidelines of
plants. The maximum height of selected shrubs at maturity shall not
As the importance of medians increases with regard to their role
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The plant palette along
each arterial road should
be limited to create a
consistent look and feel to
each corridor.
Park/Open Space Corridor
Major parks and intersections with major greenway
corridors
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Heritage Area
(Cultural and Natural)
Medians at places of heritage significance, including
buildings on the Heritage Register, intersections of
heritage roads, and crossings of natural creek corridors
Rural/Agricultral Corridor
Generally medians are not required
season. Irrigation will not be used in medians.
Mediansshouldbeplantedtocomplimentthecharacterofmajorparks–fromurbantonaturalizedtreatments.
In some circumstances planted medians may not be appropriate as the increased width of the roadway will require increased tree loss in the surrounding park.
Greenwaycrossingsofarterialsshouldbeannouncedandfacilitatedbythemediantreatmentonacasebycasebasis–potentialdesigndetailscouldinclude
pedestrian crosswalks, bollards at refuge points and visual cues for motorists, signage or banners.
Usenativespeciesconsistentwiththeecologyoftheareatoincreasehabitatvaluesassociatedwiththenearbygreenspace.
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Specialfeaturesorplantinginthemedianshouldcomplementandassistintheinterpretationofheritagefeatures–potentialdetailsincludesignage,pole-mounted
banners, placement of an appropriate artifact in the median (historic farm machine at a heritage farmstead), historic plant materials.
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Mediansshouldbeplantedwithsimplemassplantingsthatsuittheadjacentculturallandscapecharacter;ruralresidentialshouldusearesidentialplantpalette;
agricultural uses should generally have a row of trees with one consistent groundcover species.
TABLE 1 : MEDIAN TYPES AND DESIGN GUIDELINES
Shrubs and groundcovers are transitory with higher costs related to
DESIGN, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
SPECIFIC TO VEGETATION
DESIGN AND TECHNICAL DIRECTIONS
REVISED 2012
SHRUB AND GROUNDCOVER SELECTION
DESCRIPTION
Note: The following table takes into consideration existing and future sites, as note in area plans. Updates may be available
MEDIAN TYPE
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King George Boulevard from 108 to 100 Avenues
All arterials within Surrey City Centre (104 Ave., 100 Ave. / Old Yale Road, 102 Ave., University Dr. and Whalley Blvd
Whalley
King George Boulevard from 128 Street to 108 Avenue
Bridgeview Entrance Signage at Bridgeview Drive and 128 St.
King George Boulevard at Scott Road SkyTrain Station (SSBS)
King George Boulevard at 131 Street (north side, SSBS)
Bridgeview
City Centre
Guildford Town Centre along 104 Avenue and 152 St. (also includes arterial designated sections on 150 St. and 154 St./Guildford Drive
Guildford
104 Avenue at 148 St
104 Avenue at 154 St.
152 Street at 100 Ave.
152 Street at Guildford Drive
176 Street and 96 Avenue Centre for Anniedale - Tynehead
Fraser Highway and 88
Fraser Highway at 160 St.
160 St and 84 Ave
Fleetwood Town Centre includes Fraser Highway and 84 Avenue generally between 158 St. and 164 St.
Fleetwood
Newton
Newton Town Centre entry along 72 Ave. at King George Boulevard
Newton Town Centre entry along 72 Ave. at 138 St.
Strawberry Hill gateway feature on 120 St. at 72 Ave.
Landscaped Gateway Feature on 152 St. at 66A Ave. for East Newton Business Park
Newton Town Centre along 72 Ave. and adjacent Commercial Centre between King George Blvd and 138 St.
Node around King George Blvd from 76 Avenue to Railway Tracks (SSBS) and 72 Avenue from King George Blvd to 138 Street
East Newton South Neighbourhood Commercial Node on 72 Ave. at 152 St. (southwest of intersection)
Cloverdale Town Centre, Highway 15 (175 St. By-Pass) from Highway 10 to 60 Ave.
Special Street Treatment for East Clayton along 72 Ave. from 188 to 192 Sts.
Cloverdale
Highway 15 (175 St. By-Pass) and 176 St.
180 St. on Highway 10
Intersection of 64 Ave. and Highway 15th at Cloverdale Fairgrounds in both directions
Urban Landmark for East Clayton on 72 Ave. at 188 St.
188 St. and Fraser Highway)
King George Blvd at north side of Nikomekl River Bridge for entrance to South Surrey
Node on King George at Crescent Road to mark entrance to Crescent Road Heritage Corridor
Node at King George Blvd at 32 Avenue
Node at King George Blvd at 152 Street – entrance to Semiahmoo Town Centre Corridor
Node at King George Blvd and 16 Avenue – entrance to Semiahmoo Peninsula Town Centre
Gateways in Campbell Heights along 32 Ave. at both 188St. and 196 St. and 40 Ave. at 192 St.
Semiahmoo Town Centre along 152 St. at entry point north of 20 Ave.
Semiahmoo Town Centre along 152 St. north of 16 Aves.
Entry to Crescent Beach Neighbourhood Centre along Crescent Road at Train Tracks
Douglas Neighbourhood Centre along Pacific Highway (176 St.) at border entry
Douglas Neighbourhood Centre along Pacific Highway (176 St.) at north edge / transition to ALR
Morgan Heights Gateway 26th Avenue and 164th Street
Morgan Heights Gateway 28th Avenue at through local road exit
Sunnyside Heights Gateway 24 Ave. and 161A Street
Sunnyside Heights Gateway 24 Avenue and 164 Street
Sunnyside Heights Gateway 24 Avenue and 166 Street
Sunnyside Heights Gateway 24 Avenue and 168 Street
Sunnyside Heights Gateway 20 Avenue and 163 Street
Sunnyside Heights Gateway 20 Avenue and 168 Street
Orchard Grove Accent 166 Street and 25 Ave.
Orchard Grove Gateway 26 Ave. and 164 St. (NW and SW)
Orchard Grove Gateway 26 Ave and 168 Street (NE)
Semiahmoo Town Centre along 152 St. generally from 20 to 16 Aves.
Crescent Beach Neighbourhood Centre along Crescent Road
Douglas Neighbourhood Centre along Pacific Highway (176 St.)
Grandview Heights
Morgan Heights
Sunnyside Heights
Orchard Grove
TABLE 2 : LOCATIONS OF ACCENT POINTS / GATEWAYS AND TOWN / NEIGHOUBRHOOD CENTRE BY BY COMMUNITY
Surrey City Centre
Revised 2012
town/ neighbourhood centre
King George Boulevard at 108 Avenue
King George Boulevard at 98 Avenue
All entries along arterials into Surrey City Centre
South Surrey
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accent point / gateway
Note: The following table highlights if there are currently existing medians on the aforementioned arterial, where potential or existing accent points/ gateways are located and which
town/ neighbourhood centres intercept the arterial road. Updates may be available. Note: Existing and Future.
community
17
Revised 2012
Kilometers
4
3
196 ST
192 ST
184 ST
176 ST
168 ST
160 ST
152 ST
144 ST
136 ST
128 ST
120 ST
Provincial - not the City's jurisdiction
Highway 10
Provincial - not the City's jurisdiction
Highway 15
At 68A Avenue and Highway 10
Highway 1
Provincial - not the City's jurisdication
Gateways to Cloverdale Town Centre; Douglas Neighbourhood Centre
CITY / TOWN / NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
Cloverdale Town Centre: Douglas Neighbourhood Centre
2
112 AVE
Highway 99
EXISTING OR POTENTIAL ACCENT POINTS / GATEWAYS
Scale
0 0.5 1
Arterial (East/West)
104 AVE
96 AVE
North
88 AVE
80 AVE
Collectors
64 AVE
Highways
Arterial Roads
72 AVE
8 Avenue
None
None
None
16 Avenue
None
Potential for gateways to Semiahmoo Town Centre
Semiahmoo Town Centre
24 Avenue
152 St. - 161A St.
Entrance to Grandview Heights, Gateway to Sunnyside Heights
Crescent Road
None
Gateway to Crescent Beach
Crescent Beach Neighbourhood Centre
32 Avenue
154St. - 148A St. (Along Diversion)
Gateways to Commercial node on KGB
Commercial node on KGB
40 Avenue
None
None
None
56 Avenue
(east of 192 St.)
None
None
None
64 Avenue
164St. -177B St.; @Fraser Highway; 120St. - 152St.
Potential gateway to Cloverdale town Centre and Fairgrounds
None
72 Avenue
144 Ave. - 140 Ave.; 138 Ave.- 134 Ave.; 132 Ave - 120 Ave.
Gateways to Newton Town Centre, Strawberry Hill commercial node
Newton Town Centre, Strawberry Hill commercial node
80 Avenue
Short section @ 128 St.
None
None
84 Avenue
132 St. - 128 St.; 160 St. - Venture Way; 146 St. - 144 St.
Gateways to Fleetwood Town Centre
Fleetwood Town Centre
88 Avenue
124 St.- 128 St.; 132 Street- Fraser Highway
None
None
92 Avenue
None
None
None
96 Avenue
140 St. - Highway 15; @192
Gateway to Punjabi Market
Punjabi Market
100 Avenue/Old Yale Road
Whalley Blvd. - 133 St.
Reference the City Centre Urban Design Plan
City Centre
102 Avenue
City Parkway - Whalley Blvd.
Reference the City Centre Urban Design Plan
City Centre
104 Avenue
146 St. - 148 St.; 141 St. - 142 St.; 150 St. - 160 St.; @ 132 St.
Gateways to both Guildford Town Centre and City Centre
Guildford Town Centre, City Centre
108 Avenue
KGB- Whalley Blvd.; @ 148 St.; 157 A St. - 160 St.
Reference the City Centre Urban Design Plan
City Centre
110 Avenue
154 St. - 157 St.
Reference the City Centre Urban Design Plan
City Centre
112 Avenue
None
Reference the City Centre Urban Design Plan
City Centre
Industrial Rd/ 116 Avenue
None
None
None
Fraser Highway
KGB - 139 St.; 148 St. - 168 St.; 179 St. - 193 St
Sections in City Centre and west of 160 St.
40 AVE
32 AVE
24 AVE
16 AVE
LEGEND
18
196 ST
192 ST
184 ST
176 ST
168 ST
160 ST
152 ST
144 ST
136 ST
128 ST
0 AVE
120 ST
8 AVE
Arterial Roads
Arterial Accent Points
Highways
City of Surrey Gateways
Collectors
The data provided is compiled from various sources
and IS NOT warranted as to its accuracy or sufficiency
by the City of Surrey.This information is provided for
information and convenience purposes only.
Legend Arterial Accent Points
48 AVE
City of Surrey Gateways
56 AVE
TABLE 3 : SURREY MEDIANS BY ARTERIAL
ARTERIAL MAP: CHART 1
CURRENT MEDIAN STATUS
Revised 2012
Note: This table outlines where there are future potential gateway and accent points in the City by Street.
HIGHWAY
MAP 1 : ARTERIAL MEDIANS AND ACCENT POINTS
(continued on next page)
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highway
current median status
existing or potential accent points / gateways
city / town / neighbourhood centre
20
Revised 2012
TABLE 3 : surrey medians by Arterial (CONTINUED)
Arterial (East/West)
120 Street/ Scott Road
96 Ave. - 89 Ave.; 88 Ave. - Highway 10
(intermittent before and after intersections).
Gateways to Punjabi Market and Strawberry Hill, accents at key
commercial intersections
Punjabi Market, Strawberry Hill commercial nodes
128 Street
Prince Charles Boulevard - 88 Ave.; 76 Ave. - 68 Ave.;64 Ave. - Highway 10
None
None
132 Street
72 Ave. - 68 Ave
None
University Drive
King George Blvd. - Old Yale Rd. (Continuous)
Reference the City Centre Urban Design Plan
City Centre
City Centre, Newton Town Centre
King George Boulevard
128 St. - 92 Ave.; 92 ave. - 88 Ave. (Before and After Intersections);
81 Ave. - 68 Ave; 68 Ave. (Before and After Intersections); 64 Ave. -Highway
99; 34 Ave. - 34 Ave.; 27B Ave. - 156 St.
Reference the City Centre Urban Design Plan; King George Blvd at 128 Street
(ceremonial approach to City Centre, SSBS); King George Blvd at 131 Street
(north side, SSBS); King George Blvd at Scott Road SkyTrain Station (SSBS);
King George Blvd at Gateway SkyTrain Station (SSBS);
King George Blvd at 100 Avenue (SSBS); King George Blvd at 92 Avenue
(SSBS); King George Blvd at north side of Nikomekl River Bridge (SSBS)
for entrance to South Surrey; Node on King George at 36 Avenue to mark
entrance to Crescent Road Heritage Corridor (SSBS); Node at King George
Blvd at 32 Avenue (SSBS); Node at King George Blvd at 152 Street – entrance
to Semiahmoo Town Centre Corridor (SSBS); Node at King George Blvd at 24
Avenue – entrance to Grandview Heights (SSBS); Node at King George Blvd and
16 Avenue – entrance to Semiahmoo Peninsula Town Centre (SSBS); Feature
on King George Blvd north of 8 Avenue access roads – welcome to Semiahmoo
Peninsula (SSBS)
Whalley Boulevard
100 Ave. - Fraser Highway
Reference the City Centre Urban Design Plan
City Centre
140 Street
Fraser Hwy. - 92 Ave.; 88 Ave. - Bear Creek Dr.
None
None
144 Street
At 64 Ave. and at Hwy 10
None
None
148 Street
30 Ave. - 26 Ave.
Possible gateway accent in South Surrey
Commercial node in South Surrey
150 Street
At 104 Ave. and at 102A Ave.
152 Street
Guildford Dr. 92 Ave.; Fraser Hwy. - 70 A Ave.; 64 Ave - 54A Ave.; 36 Ave. - 24
Ave.; 20 Ave. - 16 Ave
Gateways to both Guildford Town Centre and Semiahmoo Town Centre
Guildford Town Centre, Semiahmoo Town Centre
154 Street
At 101A Ave.
Gateways and accents for Guildford Town Centre
Guildford Town Centre
156 Street
None
Possible gateways for Guildford Town Centre
160 Street
At 107 Ave; At 32 Ave.; Croydon Dr.- 26 Ave
Possible gateways for Fleetwood Town Centre
Fleetwood Town Centre
168 Street
At 88 Ave.; 64 Ave. - 60 Ave.
None
None
Harvie Road
None
None
None
184 Street
Fraser Hwy. - 67 Ave
None
None
192 Street
98A Ave. - Hwy 1 ( Before and After Intersections)
None
None
196 Street
63 Ave. - Fraser Hwy
Potential for gateway to Surrey from Langley at Fraser Highway; Gateway to
Campbell Heights at 32 Ave. (CHLUP)
None
Guildford Town Centre
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city of surrey
landscaped median
development
Development services
landscaped median
development
Engineering Transportation Planning
Engineering Design of
Road and Medians
Approval of
Layout and
Construction
Developer
and Consultant Team
Beautification
Engineering Design & Construction
Confirmation of
Design Treatment
Request
for Approval
of Layout and
Later of
Construction
Building of Road
Modifications and Medians
Prepare and Design for review
by Engineering and Parks Staff
Request for approval
of layout and later of
Construction
Consultation on Design
Pallette for Town Centres
Approval of Layout
and Construction
Land Development
Services
CHART 2: FLOW CHART OF RESPONSIBILITIES Revised 2012
Engineering
Traffic Operations
22
Approval of
layout
Exchange
of files
Prepare and Design for review
by Engineering and Parks Staff
Review of Sight Lines
Parks Design/
Engineering Consultant
Request for
approval of layout
Design of Median
Landscape Planting
Approval of
Plant Selection
Exchange
of files
Horticulture Operations,
Urban Forestry & Park
Development
Review of Plant Selection
Parks Development
Implementation of Plan
Refinement of design should
issues arise during installation
Request for approval
of plant selection
Addition to Asset List
Horticulture
Operations &
Urban Forestry
Ongoing Maintenance
and Upkeep of Plants