Updated Feb. 16, Feb. 22, 2023

The Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants Program offers two grant options: the Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant and the Active Transportation Network Planning Grant.

The 2022-23 grant program will support 59 infrastructure projects and 15 network plans provincewide.

Northern B.C.

• Burns Lake in partnership with Lake Babine Nation – 9th Avenue Active Transportation
  New sidewalks will connect William Konkin Elementary School to the community’s existing active transportation network.
• Chetwynd – District of Chetwynd Nicholson Road Sidewalk
  New sidewalk along Nicholson Road will provide safe walking route for youth, seniors and families.
• Fort St. John – Surerus Park Trail Lighting
  Lighting improvements along the multi-use path at Surerus Park.
• Gitlaxt'aamiks Village Government – Wright Boulevard Sidewalk and Storm System (Phase 1)
  New sidewalk in residential neighbourhood with storm system to support sidewalk construction.
• Quesnel – Riverfront Trail to Front Street Accessible Connector
  Paved multi-use path connecting the Fraser Village Senior Citizens Apartments to the Riverfront Trail.
• Taylor – Participation Trail
  Paved multi-use trail to complete loop around Lone Wolf Golf Course. Includes better trail access, new bike parking facilities and improved wayfinding.
• Witset First Nation – Witset Canyon Trail Project (solar lighting component)
  Smart-grid solar lighting will improve safety on multi-use path from Beaver Road to the Witset Canyon.

Kootenays

• Invermere – Invermere Athalmer Trails (Area H)
  New multi-use path along Fourth Avenue from Borden Street to Laurier Street as part of the Shuswap Band-District of Invermere Joint Active Transportation Network Plan.
• Kimberley – Active Transportation Infrastructure Project 306 Street/Marysville Elementary
  Paved sidewalk will improve safety for students attending Marysville Elementary School.
• Nelson – Bike Parking Facilities
  Bike parking facilities around Nelson’s downtown core and other high-traffic areas.
• Nelson – Fairview Sidewalk Connections
  New sidewalks along Elwyn Street and Davies Street will enhance safety for residents, students attending Selkirk College and other local amenities.
• Radium Hot Springs – Radium Hot Springs North-South Active Transportation Corridor
  Multi-use path will connect North Radium Hot Springs to the Old Coach Trail that leads to Invermere.
• Rossland – Rossland Downtown Covered Bike Parking and Washroom Facility
  Public washroom and covered bicycle parking with other end-of-trip amenities in Harry Lefevre Square
• Slocan – Village of Slocan Crosswalk Rehabilitation Project
  Installation of permanent thermoplastic crosswalks at high-traffic intersections will increase visibility and safety for all road users.

Thompson Okanagan

• Chase – Coburn Street Pedestrian Upgrades (Phase 1)
  Dedicated pedestrian lane will connect to existing sidewalk at Shuswap Avenue and end at Okanagan Avenue.
• Columbia Shuswap Regional District in partnership with Splatsin – Shuswap North Okanagan Rail Trail
  Rail trail will include road crossings, barriers and signage, allowing safe public access for recreational active transportation use.
• Kamloops – Highway 5A Multi-Use Pathway
  Multi-use pathway will run parallel to Highway 5A between Laurier Drive and Hugh Allan Drive, connecting to existing sidewalks and bicycle lanes.
• Kelowna – Casorso Active Transportation Corridor
  Project will extend Ethel/Casorso Active Transportation Corridor from KLO Road to Lanfranco Road by adding protected bike lanes.
• Lumby – Grandview Multi-Use Pathway Corridor
  Multi-use path will connect residential neighbourhoods to Lumby's downtown core north of Highway 6.
• Oliver – The Ditch Trail
  Multi-use trail along the irrigation canal from Similkameen Avenue to Panorama Crescent.
• Penticton – Lake-to-Lake AAA Bike Route
  Existing painted bike lanes will be upgraded to AAA separated bike lanes and improvements will be made to existing pedestrian infrastructure.
• Penticton Indian Band – Green Mountain Road Pathway
  New pedestrian facilities including paved sidewalk along the south side of Green Mountain Road.
• Princeton – Lighting on Bridge Street and Vermillion Avenue
  Improved lighting on two high-traffic streets will increase safety and support active transportation choices.
• Salmon Arm – Ross Street Underpass (Phase 2)
  New multi-modal underpass of the CN Railway includes providing a direct connection between the downtown core and waterfront.
• West Kelowna – Boucherie Road Multi-Use Pathway (Phase 2)
  Multi-use pathway on Boucherie Road between Ogden Road and Gregory Road will connect to existing active transportation infrastructure including the Boucherie Road Multi-Use Pathway Phase 1.

South Coast

• Abbotsford – Marshall Road Corridor Improvements
  Two-way protected bicycle lane and supporting multi-use pathway facilities including a pedestrian sidewalk segment, actuated crosswalks and transit stop improvements for mode integration.
• Anmore – Sunnyside Road Multi-Use Pathway
  Project to complete multi-use paths along Sunnyside Road and East Road.
• Bowen Island – Multi-Use Path (Phase 4)
  Cross-island multi-use path from Artisan Lane to Charlie's Lane.
• Chilliwack – Tyson Road Pedestrian and Cycling Improvement Project
  Sidewalk installation and cycle lane improvements on Tyson Road between Evans Road and Watson Road.
• Coquitlam – Guildford Greenway
  Project will upgrade existing bike lanes to protected bike lanes.
• Maple Ridge – 117 Avenue Multi-Use Path
  Multi-modal route running parallel to Lougheed Highway and provides a direct connection to the Ridge Meadows Hospital entrance. The project also connects to Maple Ridge Elementary, Hammond Stadium, Jordan Park and Maple Ridge Town Centre.
• Port Coquitlam – Kingsway Ave Multi-Use Path
  Multi-use path on Kingsway Avenue from Kelly Avenue to Coast Meridian Overpass as part of a corridor road improvement project.
• Port Moody – St. Johns Street Multi-Use Path (Phase 1)
  Multi-use path along the south side of St. Johns Street between Albert Street and Moody Street and a short section of multi-use path along the east side of Moody Street between St. Johns Street and Clarke Street.
• Richmond – Steveston Highway Multi-Use Pathway (Phase 2)
  Fully separated multi-use path along south side of Steveston Highway from Mortfield Gate to No. 2 Road.
• Township of Langley – Fraser Highway North Side Multi-Use Path
  Road widening and multi-use pathway project along north side of Fraser Highway between 246 Street and 250 Street, and along 248 Street north of Fraser Highway.
• Township of Langley – Fraser Highway South Side Multi-Use Path
  Road widening and multi-use pathway project along south side of Fraser Highway between 246 Street and 250 Street and along 248 Street south of Fraser Highway.
• Tsleil-Waututh Nation – Tsleil-Waututh Nation Thomas Creek Pedestrian Bridge Project
  Installation of bridge over Thomas Creek will provide AAA crossing on Tsleil-Waututh Nation lands that will connect Community Village and Apex Village.
• Tzeachten First Nation – Bailey Road Pedestrian and Cycling Improvements
  Sidewalk and painted bike lane along south side of Bailey Road will connect with currently-in-progress multi-use pathway on Chilliwack River Road.
• UBC University Endowment Lands – Bringing Regional e-Bike Share to the UBC Vancouver Campus
  Will install 10 electrified-bike share stations on Vancouver campus fully integrated with the City of Vancouver’s bike share program.
• Vancouver – Power Connections for Micromobility Services Like E-bikes and E-scooters
  Project will install charging infrastructure for micromobility devices across Vancouver.
• White Rock – Helen Fathers Centre Street Walkway
  Pedestrian-only walkway on Centre Street between Columbia Street and Marine Drive.

Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands

• Capital Regional District-Mayne Island – Mayne Island Regional Trail - Phase 1 Development
  Off-street multi-use pathway between Village Bay Ferry Terminal and Miner's Bay Community Park.
• Coast Salish Development Corporation – Oyster Bay Village Sidewalks and Trail Project
  New sidewalks, including crossings and lighting, and a new trail that connects the residential and commercial areas within Oyster Bay Village.
• Colwood – Colwood Active Transportation Counter Implementation
  Installation of seven pedestrian and bike counters including two counters with displays.
• Comox – Lazo Road Upgrade
  Multi-use path, dedicated bike lanes with painted buffer zone and traffic calming features on Lazo Road between Simba Road and Kye Bay Road.
• Comox Valley Regional District – Denman Cross-Island Trail
  Multi-use gravel trail between Owl Crescent and the Gravelly Bay Ferry Terminal including horse fencing and signage.
• Courtenay – Dingwall Steps
  Staircase consisting of approximately 150 steps with three rest areas, including benches and scenic views of Comox Glacier. The staircase improves connectivity for commuters accessing schools, a commercial centre and North Island Hospital.
• Duncan – Protected Bike Lanes on Coronation Avenue
  Protected uni-directional bike lanes with concrete buffers along each side of Coronation Avenue, Ypres Street, and Queens Road, creating a major east-west cycling corridor.
• Esquimalt – Tillicum Road Active Transportation Improvements
  Protected uni-directional quick-build bike lanes on Tillicum Road from the Gorge Bridge to Craigflower Road and two new actuated pedestrian crossings.
• Nanaimo – Albert and Fourth Complete Street (Phase 2)
  Sidewalk and cycle path on Albert Street from Pine Street to Milton Street and part of Phase 4 of the Vancouver Island University Bikeway.
• North Saanich – McDonald Park Road Multi-Use Path
  Multi-use path on the west side of McDonald Park Road between Glamorgan Road and Mills Road.
• Port Alberni – Linking Trails in the Roger Creek Ravine
  Multi-use gravel path linking Roger Creek Park with the Scott Kenny Trail in the Roger Creek Ravine.
• Powell River – Maple and Sycamore Safe Streets
  Neighbourhood bikeway on Sycamore Street at Arbutus Street to Maple Avenue at Hemlock Street.
• Qualicum Beach – Beach Creek Waterfront Walkway and Viewing Platform
  Raised waterfront viewing platform and separated walkway on the shoulder of the Memorial Roundabout and amenities including educational signage, bike repair stand, benches and street furniture.
• Regional District of Alberni-Clayoquot – West Coast Multi-Use Pathway
  The West Coast Multi-Use Path extension will be a paved path, separated from the highway by a boulevard, connecting the Ucluelet Multi-Use Path to Pacific Rim National Park Reserve ʔapsčiik t̓ašii trail.
• Saanich – Shelbourne Street Improvements Project (Phase 2)
  AAA bike lanes, new sidewalks, multi-use pathway and utility upgrades on Shelbourne Street between North Dairy Road and Pear Street.
• Saanich – Gorge Road West (Phase 1)
  AAA bi-directional bike lane with new sidewalks and boulevard separation along Gorge Road West between Admirals Road and Gorge Road.
• Tofino – Mackenzie Beach Road Beach Access
  Separated multi-use path and cycling end-of-trip facility linking the district’s main multi-use path to Mackenzie Beach.
• Ucluelet – Larch Road Multi-Use Path Project
  Multi-use path from the corner of Peninsula Road and Bay Street to the corner of Larch Road and Matterson Drive will address critical gap in pedestrian and cycling network.

Provincewide Active Transportation Network Planning Grant recipients:

• Alert Bay – Village of Alert Bay Active Transportation Network Plan
  Plan will help set priorities for future active transportation infrastructure to improve accessibility, comfort, convenience and safety.
• Canim Lake Band – Canim Lake Community Connector Trail
  Will build a safe and accessible trail network connecting residential subdivisions.
• Cumberland – Cumberland Transportation Master Plan
  Work to plan the active transportation network as part of the village’s broader Transportation Master Plan.
• Fraser Valley Regional District – FVRD Electoral Area Active Transportation Network Plan
  The active transportation network plan will connect communities and provide safe options for active modes of transportation.
• Gibsons – Gibsons Active Transportation Network Plan
  Development of an active transportation network plan to map existing and new infrastructure and identify prioritization criteria to inform future projects.
• Gold River – Gold River Active Transportation Network Plan
  Coordinate plans for the Gold River Bikeway and Sidewalk Accessibility Improvement Project.
• Islands Trust – Salish Sea Trail Network (Salt Spring segment)
  Plan will identify options to build a trail between Vesuvius and Fulford Harbour ferry terminal, completing the Salish Sea Trail Loop.
• Kaslo – Kaslo Active Transportation Plan
  As part of its official community plan, Kaslo will develop an active transportation plan including safe and accessible pedestrian walkways and alternatives to driving personal cars.
• Port Alice – Port Alice Active Transportation Plan
  Plan and implement improvements to village infrastructure to provide more active transportation options.
• Prince Rupert – Transportation Plan & Details Design for Reconfigured 2nd Avenue
  Supports the development of the active transportation component of Prince Rupert’s transportation plan.
• Quesnel – Active Transportation Plan Update and Expansion
  Updated active transportation plan will incorporate new and future developments and will recommend infrastructure, policies and educational initiatives to further encourage active transportation.
• Regional District of Alberni-Clayoquot – Sproat Lake Active Transportation Plan
  Plan to collect necessary information to enhance the existing trail network in the Sproat Lake Electoral Area.
• Shackan Indian Band – Shackan Indian Band Active Transportation Network Plan
  Shackan Indian Band will develop an active transportation network plan that will help the community to rebuild after the catastrophic events of 2021, including wildfires and flooding.
• Tk'emlups te Secwépemc – Planning for Connection to the City of Kamloops
  Planning for a paved pathway with various safety features along the west side of Mount Paul Way from Sarcee Street West to the Red Bridge.
• Tsawwassen First Nation - Tsawwassen Drive Network Planning and Streetscape Design Project
  Project will create a unique streetscape for residents and streamline a process for decision-making, managing change within the Tsawwassen First Nation Community Housing Area.