Improvements coming for pedestrian and cycling infrastucture in the north

Six northern communities will benefit from new and improved pedestrian and cycling infrastructure.

This project is made possible through the Province’s Active Transportation Grants program. It will also help rebuild B.C.’s economy and help meet CleanBC climate goals.

The grant is worth over $1.8 million and has been awarded to, Burns Lake and the Lake Babine First Nation to receive $435,000 for a sidewalk improvement project, Fort St. John to receive $413,100 for multi-use pathways, Gitga’at First Nation receive $433,866 for trail improvements, Terrace to receive $217,635 for the Munroe Street Active Transportation Enhancements project and Vanderhoof to receive $328,226 for the Riverside Park multi-use path.

Northern B.C. will also benefit from an additional $25,000 that will go to the Witset First Nation to develop active transportation network plans that may be considered for future infrastructure funding. Approved projects may also include safety improvements to sidewalks, improved lighting along pathways, multi-use and protected travel lanes and others that connect people with public transportation.