COQUITLAM– NDP MLA Jodie Wickens says more people in Coquitlam area will be able to safely and conveniently choose active transportation to get around, thanks to provincial funding.

“Better protections for cyclists and pedestrians make the road safer for everyone,” says Jodie Wickens, MLA for Coquitlam-Burke Mountain. “With these improvements, more people can feel confident choosing active transportation along Pipeline Road.”

The province is providing $500,000 for upgrades to the Pipeline Road active transportation path by adding new sidewalks, new separated cycle tracks and more pathway lighting between Guilford Way and David Avenue, improving safety for users.

Across B.C., 62 projects and network plans are moving forward thanks to $24 million in cost-shared provincial funding.

The Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants program funds Indigenous, local, and regional governments with cost-sharing investments of up to $500,000 for infrastructure projects and as much as $50,000 in funding to develop active transportation network plans.

These grants support projects that help improve connections to employment, education, transit, and recreational centres around the province, helping people use active transportation options safely and efficiently in their communities.