Active transportation funding

The B.C. government has funded over 411 active transportation projects since 2017. That’s more than $127 million in grants to communities for new paths, overpasses, lighting, and more.

On this page: 

• Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants
• Active Transportation Planning Grant
• E-bike rebates
• Funded projects

B.C. Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant

The B.C. government may fund between 50 to 80 percent of active transportation infrastructure project costs, depending on the size and type of the community. 

Indigenous and local governments can apply to have the B.C. government share the cost of their active transportation infrastructure projects for things like:

Eligible Indigenous and local governments can apply for the Active Transportation Network Planning Grant if their community:

• Has a population under 25,000
• Their active transportation network plan is over 5 years old or non-existent

The B.C. government may fund 50 percent of the project cost to help smaller communities develop active transportation network plans to encourage active transportation for all ages and abilities.

Read the latest news release: Grants for cycling, walking paths support sustainability

How to apply

Municipalities, regional districts and First Nations can apply for the Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant. Municipalities and regional districts apply during the annual intake period in the fall. First Nations can apply year-round.

If you’re an individual who wants your local government to apply for an active transportation grant, contact your locally elected officials.

Active Transportation Planning Grant

The intent of the Active Transportation Planning Grant is to support local governments to incorporate or enhance active transportation components of formal planning documents such as official community plans, sustainability plans, neighbourhood plans or transportation plans.

Funding is provided by the B.C. government. Local governments with a population up to 25,000 that meet the grant criteria are eligible for up to $30,000 toward their active transportation planning costs including research, engagement, and policy development.  

This planning grant is delivered by UBCM and currently has an open intake while funds last. Find out more active transportation planning grants (UBCM)

E-bike rebates

More people are choosing e-bikes as their mode of transportation. Their unique characteristics suit a wide range of uses like commuting, recreation and tourism.

E-bike rebates for individuals: 

The BC E-Bike Rebate Program launched in 2023. The program currently has a waitlist.

Join the e-bike rebate waitlist

There are three levels of rebate: $350, $1,000, $1,400. The lower your net income, the higher your rebate. If you are invited off the waitlist, you will need to send in your tax notice of assessment, to show your income, when you apply. 

After applying, you will receive pre-approval and will then have 14 days to complete your e-bike purchase. You will then submit your receipts to claim your rebate.

You do not need to scrap a car to get this rebate. Learn more about the BC E-bike Rebate Program.

E-bike rebates for businesses: Business owners in B.C. can get up to $1,700 when they buy a cargo e-bike. Cargo e-bikes can cut delivery costs and reduce truck traffic in our communities. The rebate covers one third the cost of a cargo e-bike.

Cargo e-bike rebate for businesses

​Funded projects

The B.C. government has funded hundreds of active transportation projects on municipal and provincial public roads across the province. 

Active transportation projects on provincially owned roads are funded by the Ministry of Transportation and Transit.

Active transportation projects on municipally owned roads are funded through the B.C. Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants Program. View the complete list of projects funded through the Active Transportation Grants Program.

• Funded active transportation projects (PDF, 429KB)

Take the opportunity to hear, get informed and speak up about active transportation and how it's incorporated into other transportation projects.

Funded project examples

Canim Lake Band Accessible Community Multi-Purpose Trail: Construction of a 4.5 kilometre multi-use trail connecting the East Subdivision to the Main Subdivision IR#1. This project received $500,000 funding from the B.C. government. The project was completed in 2024.

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Abbotsford – Marshall Road Corridor Improvements: Construction of 1.6 km two-way protected bicycle lane and supporting multi-use pathway facilities on Marshall Road beginning at McMillan Road and ending approximately at Timberlane Drive. Project construction included a new pedestrian sidewalk segment, actuated crosswalks, and transit stop improvements for mode integration. This project received $500,000 funding from the B.C. government. The project was completed in 2023.

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​Tofino Multi-Use Path: The Tofino Multi-Use-Path (MUP) Project developed a 2.8 km separated two-way cycling path, routed alongside the east side of Pacific Rim Hwy from the Tofino Information Center, to the northern boundary of the Pacific Rim National Park (PRNP) to connect with the ʔapsčiik t̓ašii  Trail. This project received $1,000,000 funding from the B.C. Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants Program. The project was completed in 2020.