Active transportation investments

The Active Transportation Capital Program funds and builds active transportation infrastructure that connects communities around and over ministry-owned rights-of-way. 

This funding further enhances investments made to municipally owned roads through the BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant Program.

Investment

Budget 2023 committed $85 million over two years for the Active Transportation Capital Program to plan and build active transportation infrastructure on provincial rights-of-way. Budget 2024 includes an additional commitment of $50 million over three years for the Active Transportation Capital Program.

This funding supports active transportation infrastructure on ministry rights-of-way, and aligns with the growing public and government focus on building active transportation infrastructure as part of ministry capital projects and other government initiatives such as affordable housing and regional densification.

The Active Transportation Capital Program is an internal program for Ministry of Transportation and Transit staff.

Funded project examples

Refer to the news release for a list of all provincial active transportation projects funded through the Active Transportation Capital Program.

Tillicum Pedestrian Overpass: The Active Transportation Capital Program is funding the design and construction of a multi-use pathway overpass allowing for grade-separated active transportation infrastructure for Galloping Goose Trail within the Capital Regional District. The trail is used by more than 3,000 daily users in summer and 1,300 to 1,500 users in winter. 

The new 100-metre bridge will feature two three-metre-wide lanes with ramp access to sidewalks, and safe connections to intersections and rapid bus stops. Once complete, the bridge will remove the last signalized crossing on the Galloping Goose Trail between downtown Victoria and the Westshore, improving safety and reducing delays for active commuters. Construction is due to start in 2025. 

(Image is of project rendering for Tillicum pedestrian overpass)

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Cycle 16 Multi-Use Pathway: The Cycle 16 multi-use pathway is a nine-kilometre, three-metre-wide paved path along Highway 16 between the communities of Smithers and Telkwa. This project builds on the first three kilometre phase completed by the Cycle 16 Society in 2023. Investment in this paved trail will stimulate local business and tourism, attracting visitors to the region. Once complete, the pathway will connect directly into Telkwa and Smithers’ active transportation networks. Phase 3 construction is due to start in 2025.