Metro Traffic Management

What Metro Traffic Management does

Metro Traffic Management is a privately held traffic control and management services company headquartered in Burnaby, British Columbia, founded in 2016. The firm delivers a portfolio of integrated services organized around six practice areas: flagging and lane closures performed by technicians trained to Ministry of Transportation Traffic Control Standards; equipment rentals including water-filled barriers, CMS boards, arrow boards, traffic delineation, and signage; custom traffic management plans and permit acquisition with rush and 24-hour emergency turnaround; BCCSA-certified training and certification programs for traffic control personnel; special event organization covering parades, festivals, sporting events, and marathons; and 24/7 emergency response delivered via email, text, or phone. Service delivery is asset- and labor-intensive, anchored by certified field technicians and a fleet of traffic safety equipment.

The company operates a sales-led go-to-market model, with customers requesting estimates through website contact forms, phone, and email. Pricing is custom and project-based, with no published tiers, and the company offers free on-site consultations as a conversion mechanism. Revenue is generated through four streams: professional services for traffic control, usage-based equipment rentals, professional services for traffic management plans and permits, and professional services for training and certification. The customer base spans British Columbia municipal governments (Cities of North Vancouver, New Westminster, Vancouver, Surrey, Coquitlam, and Port Moody) and private construction contractors (Smith Bros & Wilson since 2017, Ledcor, Eurovia Vinci, Centennial Expansion Partners), with marquee project exposure including the Broadway/Commercial Skytrain upgrade and the Lonsdale Quay Bus loop.

Metro Traffic Management is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or parent company, suggesting founder or local ownership. The firm holds BCCSA COR (Certificate of Recognition) and ISN Networld contractor management certifications, and maintains a multi-channel presence across LinkedIn, Instagram, X, Facebook, and YouTube. Geographic reach is concentrated in British Columbia, with stated willingness to expand to other areas on request. The headcount of 101-250 employees positions it as a mid-market services firm, and no AI, API, or software product capabilities are disclosed, with the business operating as a traditional field-services operation.

Name

Metro Traffic Management

Legal name

Metro Traffic Management

Website

https://metrotraffic.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Metro Traffic Management is a Burnaby, BC-based traffic control services company founded in 2016 that provides flagging, equipment rentals, traffic management plans, training, and 24/7 emergency response to municipalities and construction contractors across British Columbia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Traffic Control Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Road Transportation (4884)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Flagging & On-Site Traffic Control Labor Services (Flaggers, Spotters, Lane Closures) (TLAJALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Traffic Control & Work Zone Management (Flagging, Lane Closures) (BPABAKAE), Work Zone Traffic Control Device Supply & Rental (Cones, Drums, Barricades, Delineators) (TLAJALAB), Emergency Traffic Control & Scene Management (Lane Closures, Detours, TTC) (TLAJAJAG)

Keywords

• Traffic control services
• Lane closure management
• Traffic management plans
• Flagging services
• Construction site safety

Headquarters

HQ city

Burnaby

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Traffic Control Services: Flagging and lane closure services provided by trained technicians. Revenue generated through service contracts and on-demand project work. Technicians are available for both scheduled projects and last-minute incident traffic control requests.
2. Equipment Rentals: Rental of traffic control equipment including water-filled barriers, CMS boards, arrow boards, traffic delineation, and signage. Equipment rentals provide recurring revenue from contractors who need equipment without full-service traffic control.
3. Traffic Management Plans & Permits: Custom traffic management plans developed for specific project needs, including permit acquisition assistance. Rush services available for time-sensitive projects.
4. Training & Certification: BCCSA certified training programs for traffic control personnel, including first-time and recertification classes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Metro Traffic Management supplies on-site traffic control personnel and equipment for construction, municipal, and event projects across British Columbia. Its core deliverables are flagging and lane closure services performed by MOT-trained technicians, custom traffic management plans with permit support, special-event traffic organization, and 24/7 emergency response, complemented by equipment rentals and BCCSA-certified training classes.

Product overview

Metro Traffic Management offers a portfolio of integrated traffic control services organized as a unified service offering with distinct practice areas. The core portfolio includes Flagging & Lane Closures (trained technicians providing on-site traffic control), Traffic Management Plans & Permits (custom plans with rush service), Special Event Organization (parades, festivals, sporting events), and 24/7 Emergency Response. These core services are supported by Equipment Solutions & Rentals (water filled barriers, CMS boards, arrow boards, signage) and Training & Certification (BCCSA certified programs) as complementary modules. The company serves municipalities, infrastructure projects, and private contractors across British Columbia, established in 2016.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flagging & Lane Closures On-site traffic control service deploying MOT Traffic Control Standards-trained technicians to safely set up and manage lane closures, flagging operations, and work-zone safety for construction, municipal, and infrastructure projects across British Columbia.
• Equipment Solutions & Rentals Rental service providing traffic control equipment including water-filled barriers, CMS boards, arrow boards, traffic delineation, and signage for contractors and projects that need equipment without full-service traffic control.
• Traffic Management Plans & Permits

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-hour turnaround on emergency traffic plans
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Traffic Logix: Technology-enabled traffic safety solutions provider that intersects with Metro's equipment rental business through radar speed signs and similar safety devices.

Broad incumbents

• AWP Safety: Large North American traffic safety and control provider with multi-state operations and full-service offerings including flagging, equipment, and digital traffic management.
• RoadSafe Traffic Systems: One of the largest US-based traffic control and road safety providers; competes for major infrastructure projects and offers broader geographic reach than Metro.
• Traffic Management Inc. (TMI): Established US traffic control company with broad infrastructure and event service offerings that overlap with Metro's municipal and contractor segments.

Direct peers

• Direct Traffic Management: Western Canadian traffic control provider with comparable flagging, lane closure, and traffic management plan services; competes for the same municipal and contractor clients across the region.
• MPI Traffic: Traffic management services company in Western Canada offering flagging, equipment rental, and event traffic control — direct overlap with Metro's portfolio.
• Pacific Traffic Management: BC-based traffic control company offering flagging, lane closures, and traffic management plans directly comparable to Metro's core service mix in the same regional market.
• Site Barricades: Traffic control and barricade rental company serving BC and Western Canada, directly comparable to Metro's equipment rental and flagging offerings.
• Canadian Traffic Solutions: Canadian traffic management services firm offering comparable flagging, lane closure, and event traffic control across multiple provinces.

Regional players

• Statewide Traffic Safety and Signs: Western US traffic control provider with comparable flagging, equipment rental, and traffic plan services; serves a different geography but mirrors Metro's regional service model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MetroTrafficCA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@metrotraffic
• Facebookfacebook.com/MetroTrafficCA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/17879631
• Instagraminstagram.com/MetroTrafficCA

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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