Backgrounder: Canada invests in active transportation on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands
Backgrounder
Canada invests in active transportation on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands
The Government of Canada is investing more than $1.7 million through the Active Transportation Fund to support 9 active transportation infrastructure projects on Vancouver and the Gulf Islands in British Columbia.
Project Information:
Location |
Project Name |
Project Details |
Federal Funding |
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Village of Alert Bay |
Active Transportation Network Plan for Activities on Cormorant Island |
The Village of Alert Bay will create an active transportation network plan for Cormorant Island including identifying trail system locations, stairways, and other means of active transportation. |
$49,999 |
City of Campbell River |
We Wai Kai Active Transportation Network Plan |
We Wai Kai Nation will identify options to promote mobility by reviewing the existing transportation network, performing community mapping exercises, and developing an implementation plan and standards. |
$49,770 |
Comox Valley Regional District; Town of Comox |
Lazo Greenway Multi-Use Pathway |
In partnership with the Town of Comox, the Comox Valley Regional District will construct 2.5km of gravel and asphalt multi-use pathway from Butchers Rd. to Sand Pines Rd. and install associated signage, landscaping features, and pedestrian crossings. |
$1,345,000 |
Town of Ladysmith |
Transportation: Safer, Greener & More Accessible, Dogwood Drive Bike Lanes |
The Town of Ladysmith will collect traffic data and analyze key corridors and intersections, to identify improvements and street designs that would support the construction of bike lanes on Dogwood Drive. |
$35,000 |
District of North Saanich |
Lands End Road Multi-Use Path Survey and Concept Design |
The District of North Sannich will assess the feasibility of constructing a multi-use path on Lands End Road, accounting for changes in topography and elevation across the north end of the Saanich Peninsula. |
$50,000 |
City of Port Alberni |
Log Train Trail – Active Transportation Planning |
Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District will develop a comprehensive plan for the Alberni Valley Log Train Trail corridor to inform the construction of a multi-use pathway and a community network for active transportation. |
$50,000 |
City of Port Alberni |
Village Revitalization: Active Transportation Planning |
The Uchucklesaht Tribe Government will create an active transportation plan that is consistent with existing community and village plans. |
$50,000 |
Town of Qualicum Beach |
Conversion of the Derelict E and N Rail Bed to an ATF Corridor Feasibility Study |
Friends of Rails to Trails Vancouver Island will investigate the costs, benefits, and barriers to converting over 300km of derelict rail corridor to an active transportation corridor. |
$45,000 |
District of Saanich |
Salish Sea Trail Loop: Salt Spring Segment, Southern Gulf Islands BC |
Island Pathways will conduct public engagement activities and assess the feasibility of establishing a safe 20km cycling link from Fulford to Vesuvius on Salt Spring Island as part of a larger regional trail loop. |
$50,000 |
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