Cyclists and walkers will enjoy more multi-use pathways, protected bike lanes, pedestrian bridges, and safety improvements as the Province helps local governments expand their active transportation infrastructure.

鈥淲ith this funding, we鈥檙e helping communities across B.C. build a more sustainable future,鈥� said Mike Farnworth, Minister of Transportation and Transit. 鈥淏y connecting communities with dedicated active transportation infrastructure, we鈥檙e encouraging people to cycle, walk or roll, which is good for our health and lessens our reliance on passenger vehicles.鈥�

The government grant that Comox receives will help with Aspen Road and Bolt Avenue sidewalk improvement and cycle lanes project. There will be an installation of a new sidewalk and bike lanes that will provide direct access to a park and elementary school.

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 projects make it safer and more efficient for people to use active transportation in their communities.

Since 2020, the Province has funded 327 projects across 187 communities through the Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants program, supporting the Province鈥檚 CleanBC commitment to increase shares of trips by walking, cycling and transit.