Tillicum Active Transportation Bridge Project

An active transportation bridge across Tillicum Road will provide a safer and more seamless commute for people walking and rolling (for example, using a bicycle, wheelchair or mobility scooter) along the Galloping Goose Regional Trail.

Status

The project is currently in the pre-tender phase, with design work substantially complete.

Project features

• Total bridge length of approximately 100 metres
• Maximum grade of 5% to accommodate people walking and rolling (for example, using bicycles, wheelchairs and mobility scooters)
• Two 3-metre-wide lanes
• Ramp access to sidewalks and intersections on both sides of Tillicum Road
• Safe access between Rapid Bus stops and the Galloping Goose Regional Trail
• Privacy walls and safety railings

Schedule

Work starts in early 2026, with completion expected in summer 2027.

Project benefits

• Improved active transportation safety: eliminate one of the last remaining signalled crossings along the Galloping Goose Regional Trail between the Western Communities and downtown Victoria
• Greater connectivity and mobility: designed for people travelling on bicycles, wheelchairs and mobility scooters as well as on foot
• Bridge appearance: designed to fit into with the surrounding community and match nearby structures, such as the active transportation overpass at McKenzie Avenue

By making it easier to get around without a car, the project will help to support the actions B.C. is taking through CleanBC to lower climate-changing emissions by 30% by 2030.

Public information session

Attend a public information session:

Date: June 18, 2025
Time: 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Location: Tillicum Road Highway 1 intersection 

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