NDP MLAs Lore and Rankin says more active transportation options are rolling out for Greater Victoria

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SAANICH – New Democrat MLAs Grace Lore and Murray Rankin say people in Greater Victoria will have more options for active transportation with provincial funding for local projects

“Designing streets with active transportation in mind will create a healthier, safer, and more sustainable community by reducing traffic congestion and encouraging more physical activity,” said Murray Rankin, MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head. “Redesigning McNeill Avenue and Sinclair Road to improve safety for all modes of transportation is an investment in the well-being, safety, and vibrancy of our community.”

In Victoria, Oak Bay, and Saanich, the following projects received funding through the New Democrat government’s Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants program:

  • Oak Bay – $212,530
    • McNeill Avenue Active Transportation & Traffic Calming Project, phase 1 includes shared use lanes for bikes and pedestrian safety improvements.
  • Saanich – $500,000
    • Sinclair Road Upgrades, bike lanes and new sidewalks with multi-use pathways.
  • Songhees Nation – $50,000
    • Songhees Nation Active Transportation Plan, plan will create comprehensive strategies for improving active transportation trail network.
  • Victoria – $500,000
    • Gorge Road Multi-Modal Corridor Improvements, protected bike lanes and pedestrian improvements.

 

“Greater Victoria is a beautiful place to walk, roll, or cycle,” said Grace Lore, MLA for Victoria-Beacon Hill. “As the region continues to grow, expanding our bike and pedestrian infrastructure will allow even more people to take advantage of active transportation networks to get where they need to go quickly and safely.”

Across B.C., $24 million in provincial funding will support 80 active transportation infrastructure projects, including 59 projects to build safer transportation networks for people choosing active modes of transit. Additionally, 21 communities are receiving funding to create network plans that can lay the groundwork for future active transportation projects.

The grants will make it easier and safer for people to choose active transportation to get to work, school, shopping, or other destinations in their communities.

The Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants program supports the Province’s CleanBC commitment to increase shares of trips by walking, cycling and transit.