Northern BC is part of the latest announcement of Provincial investment in their Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants Program, providing $24-million to help communities expand their walking and cycling infrastructure.
80 projects have been funded across the province, with the following for Northern BC, the Cariboo, and the Nechako Valley:
- Village of Burns Lake – 2024 Government St. A multi-use pathway connecting people to amenities
- District of Chetwynd – Chetwynd 47 Avenue N.W. Extension of a sidewalk to connect to recreational amenities
- Fort St. John – Lighting improvements for Kin Park, Surerus Park and the Hospital Trail
- Taylor – Lone Wolf Golf Club Trails, Phase 2: the existing multi-use pathway will be widened
- Northern Rockies Regional Municipality – Multi-use pathway connecting the Fort Nelson Heritage Museum and the Triple G Hideaway campground. Includes seating and rest area
- Smithers – Cycle 16 connector trail, Phase 1 of a multi-use pathway at the west side of the Bulkley River Bridge
- District of Houston – Jamie Baxter Park multi-use pathway to connect residential neighbuorhoods with downtown amenities
- Lake Babine Nation – Sus Avenue extension of a sidewalk connecting active transportation networks, includes pedestrian rest area and traffic calming
- Dawson Creek – Kin Park Multi-Use Path, connecting existing multi-use pathways to existing trail network
- Vanderhoof – Victoria Street Sidewalk, extension of sidewalk connecting Burrard Avenue to Church Avenue
- Tahltan Band Council – Telegraph Creek Community Walking Trails Revitalization Plan will include consultation and mapping for proposed trail networks
- Fort St. James partnering with Nak’azdli Whut’en – Fort St. James and Nak’azdli Whut’en Active Transportation Plan will create a network strategy for people to go between the town and reservation
