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Active Transportation

Information on projects supporting all modes of Active Transportation in BC including our Cycling Policy and maintaining the province’s cycling legislation. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure provides active transportation improvements on provincial infrastructure through our major projects and through the ministry’s day-to-day operations, by way of our maintenance contractors. The ministry also assists with other funding programs that can invest in cycling infrastructure.

Four Steps for Cycling Safely

December 16, 2020June 26, 2013 25 Comments

Get ready to ride your bike to work or school! It’s a great way to get some exercise, cheaper to commute with than your car, and a whole lot better for the environment. Follow these steps for safe cycling.

Categories Active Transportation, Environment
Photo courtesy of John Luton, Capital Bike and Walk Society, Victoria, BC

The One Thing Drivers and Cyclists Need to Know

October 16, 2023January 17, 2013 31 Comments

There’s been some confusion over the years as to exactly where bicycles fit on our roads. Do they stay on the shoulder (or bike lane if it’s there)? Do they ride with or against traffic?

Categories Active Transportation, Environment
Bike BC

Pedal Power Projects Help Commuters Bike to Work: Part 2

December 18, 2020June 1, 2012 Leave a comment

We’ve just pedalled off the ferry on our “Tour de BC,” which began on Vancouver Island and Northern BC in Part 1. We’ll continue exploring some of the province’s latest cycling trail and pathway projects

Categories Active Transportation
Bike to Work Week

Pedal Power Projects Help Commuters Bike to Work: Part 1

July 15, 2020May 31, 2012 Leave a comment

In celebration of Bike to Work Week, we’re taking a look at some of the exciting trail blazing projects that are supporting cycling in the province. So grease your chain, hop on the saddle and

Categories Active Transportation

Shouldering for Safety – Making Highway 16 Safer For Cyclists

March 6, 2018September 26, 2011 Leave a comment

It’s becoming a lot more common these days to see cyclists on the road, and it’s easy to see why. Cycling is a convenient, healthy and relatively inexpensive way to get around. And with more

Categories Active Transportation, BC Projects
West 1st Street cyclist route

Buffered Bike Lanes Make Cyclist Commuting a Joyride

October 27, 2020August 4, 2011 Leave a comment

We all know that riding your bike is a good thing. It helps your health, your pocket book and the environment. So, what stops you from choosing your bike on a daily basis? Some of

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