Backgrounder: Canada invests in active transportation on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands

Backgrounder

Backgrounder: Canada invests in active transportation on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands

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

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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