Twenty communities throughout British Columbia received more than $7.36 million in BikeBC funding this year to expand and build cycling lanes, trails and paths for B.C families, contribute to increased physical activity and help reduce greenhouse gases.
This year's 21 projects cover a range of initiatives, including a new cycling track in Maple Ridge, new bike lanes in Terrace, intersection improvements to the E&N Rail Trail in Esquimalt, the UBC-Okanagan Connector Phase 2 Rails with Trails and new bike lanes on Ladner Trunk Road in Delta.
BikeBC is a cost-sharing program between the government of B.C. and local governments. This year's investment will help create more than $14.5 million in cycling infrastructure.
Cycling is a key component of the B.C. government's strategy for encouraging healthy living and addressing climate change, in conjunction with the Climate Action Plan and the Provincial Transit Plan.
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Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Mary Polak:
"This funding will improve the quality of life for residents living in communities throughout the province. These projects will create a cleaner environment by providing alternative transportation options and will build a legacy of good health for generations to come."
Quick Facts:
- Since 2001, the B.C. government has committed over $148 million in cycling infrastructure, creating new bicycle lanes and trails in over 75 communities.
- Last year, the B.C. government committed $7.25 million in BikeBC funding throughout the province.
- Cycling 10 kilometres to and from work every day would reduce your greenhouse gas emissions by 15,000 kg a year.
- Cycling eight kilometres is equal to 30 minutes of moderate exercise.
Learn More:
For more information about Bike BC, visit: www.th.gov.bc.ca/BikeBC
Media Contact:
Kate Trotter
Government Communications and Public Engagement
Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
250 356-8241
BACKGROUNDER
21 projects boost B.C. cycling infrastructure
Community - Project Title: Grant Amount
Capital Regional District - E&N Rail Trail - intersection improvements: $765,216
Chilliwack - Boundary Road Shoulder Bike Way: $26,323
Comox - Anderton Road Bike Lanes: $12,500
Coquitlam - Coquitlam Fraser Greenway, Separated Bike Path: $175,000
Courtenay - Fitzgerald Avenue Bike Lanes: $44,161
Delta - Ladner Trunk Road Bike Lanes: $176,050
Kelowna - UBC Okanagan Connector Phase 2 Rails with Trails: $1,520,384
Langley Township - Allard Crescent Shoulder Bikeway: $100,000
Maple Ridge - Lougheed Highway Multi-Use Cycle Track: $488,956
North Vancouver - North Shore Spirit Trail: $100,000
North Vancouver District - Main/Barrow Bike Route: $69,375
North Vancouver District - Mount Seymour Parkway Bike Lanes: $480,900
Pitt Meadows - Kennedy Road Multi-Use Pathway: $100,000
Port Moody - Moody St Overpass Cantilevered Bike/Pedestrian facility: $652,625
Prince George Otway - Miworth Trail Planning study: $15,000
Richmond - Railway Avenue Greenway, Separated Path from Granville St to Garry St: $449,400
Rossland - Upper Columbia Multi Use Trails: $25,000
Surrey - Port Mann to City Centre Neighbourhood Bike Route: $1,159,870
Terrace - Kenney Street Bike Lanes: $41,300
Vancouver - Hastings Park Multiple Greenways and Separated Paths: $905,424
Johnson Street, Begbie Street and Shelbourne Street Buffered Bike Lanes: $47,964
Media Contact:
Kate Trotter
Government Communications and Public Engagement
Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
250 356-8241