Saturday March 2, 2019 ~ BC.
~ West Shore Voice News
The BC Government is accepting public input on how to make walking, cycling and other kinds of active transportation safer, easier and more attractive.
Bike lanes, walking paths and connections to transit are among the ideas for input.
Comments are now being accepted until April 15, 2019 (4pm) at: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/activetransportation/
“We know that people are looking for ways to get around without having to use their cars,” said Claire Trevena, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI). “We’re keen to hear what people think about building better, safer and smarter active transportation networks that work for people of all ages and abilities.”
In a news release today, MOTI says that active transportation – whether it is on foot, bike, skateboard or wheelchair – gives people more options to get to their destinations safely and efficiently. By improving access to active transportation, people can be helped to get out of their cars, helping to relieve congestion, improve air quality and reduce pollution.
The Active Transportation Strategy is part of the provincial government’s CleanBC plan, launched last year to put BC on the path to reduce pollution, power the future with clean energy and create new opportunities for people in a sustainable, low-carbon economy.”CleanBC initiatives like this will make cleaner transportation options more convenient, available and affordable for people, so we can all be part of creating a stronger, healthier province,” said Trevena.
“All feedback will result in a provincial approach with measures to support new infrastructure, education and incentive programs, and safety improvements for people using active transportation,” says MOTI.
In the west shore, bike lanes continue to be added as communities such as Langford and Colwood expand. New housing and commercial developments often include new sidewalk infrastructure.
Related:
Median barriers coming to Highway 1 between Leigh Road and West Shore Parkway (February 22, 2019)