Tofino Street Closes for Safety: New Rules Apply

0:00It's March 25th. This is Vancouver News today, AI-powered stories from your city. A street near Wicken & Inish Community School in Tafino is closing to through traffic, starting now to tackle safety issues like speeding drivers in a busy pedestrian zone. Officials plan to keep the section of Gibson between 1st and 3rd streets shut until March 31st, then reopen it, April 1st as a no-through, road possibly sooner if work wraps up early. The move aims to cut risks and make things safer for kids heading to school, local residents, and everyone using the road. District crews are adding new signs, parking barriers, and a turnaround spot to handle permit parking without issues. Vehicle access stays open for offshore permit holders, like island folks who boat to the Tafino dock and need spots nearby, keeping daily commutes, smooth while prioritizing safety.