Thirteen communities throughout British Columbia will receive more than $1.18 million in BikeBC funding this year to expand and build cycling lanes, trails and paths for B.C. families. Cycling contributes to increased physical activity and helps reduce greenhouse gases.

This year’s 16 projects cover a range of initiatives, including multi-use separated paths in Castlegar and Tofino, bike lanes in Penticton, a bike path in Maple Ridge and shoulder bikeway on the Sunshine Coast.

BikeBC is a cost-sharing program between the government of B.C. and local governments. This year’s investment will help create more than $2.36 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.

Quote:

Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone -

“Our cycling investments encourage active lifestyles and viable transportation options for B.C. families. By assisting local governments in constructing cycling infrastructure we are creating healthier communities throughout the province. We also continually look for opportunities to integrate cycling infrastructure into new construction and improvement projects on provincial highways.”

Quick Facts:

• Since 2001, the B.C. government has committed over $150 million in cycling infrastructure, creating new bicycle lanes and trails in over 90 communities.
• Last year, the B.C. government committed $7.36 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:

A backgrounder follows.

Media Contacts:

Government Communications and Public Engagement
Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
250 356-8241

BACKGROUNDER

16 projects boost B.C. cycling infrastructure

Communities, projects and grant amounts:

• Barriere - River Trail Network, Bartlett Road at Airfield Road to Yard Road at Highway 5: $6,572
• Capital Regional District - Rainbow Road (Salt Spring Island) separated bike path: $60,000
• Castlegar - 17th Street/Connors Road multi-use separated path: $100,000
• City of North Vancouver - 3rd Street multi-use path and bike lane: $100,000
• Coquitlam - Glen Drive bikeway bike lanes and shared roadway: $100,000
• Coquitlam - Cross town route removal of impediments: $48,000
  • Spuraway/Mariner intersection upgrade
  • Hillcrest School - multi-use pathway
  • Daybreak - Armada to Saddle, signs and markings
  • Johnson - multi-use pathway
• District of North Vancouver - Lynn Valley Road bike lanes: $100,000
• District of North Vancouver - Mount Seymour Parkway multi-use path: $240,408
• Kelowna - Ethel Street bike path, Harvey Avenue to Bernard Avenue: $100,000
• Langford - Millstream Road bike lanes: $38,091
• Maple Ridge - Hammond Trail bike path: $50,000
• Penticton - Power Street bike lanes: $4,658
• Penticton - Skaha Lake Road bike lanes, Channel Parkway to Yorkton Avenue: $4,163
• Sunshine Coast Regional District - Marine Drive shoulder bikeway, Gibsons to Langdale Ferry: $100,000
• Tofino - Pacific Rim Highway multi-use separated path: $45,905
• Vernon - 29th/30th Street separated bike path: $83,388

Media Contacts:

Government Communications and Public Engagement
Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
250 356-8241