NDP MLAs say more active transportation options are rolling out for the Kootenays
NELSON – New Democrat MLAs Brittny Anderson and Katrine Conroy say people in the Kootenays will have more options for active transportation with provincial funding for local projects.
“When we make it easier for people to choose active modes of transportation, the whole community benefits,” said Brittny Anderson, MLA for Nelson-Creston. “Active transportation reduces greenhouse gas emissions, increases health outcomes, and makes communities even better places to live and visit.”
In the Kootenays the following projects received funding through the New Democrat government’s Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants program:
- City of Nelson: New waterfront multi-use path – $500,000
- Town of Creston: End-of-trip facilities and amenities (benches, bike racks and bike repair stands) – $160,010
- Village of New Denver: New sidewalk with pedestrian safety improvements – $198,100
- Village of Nakusp: Developing an active transportation network plan – $31,000
“Everyone should be able to get around their community safely, no matter their age or abilities,” said Katrine Conroy, MLA for Kootenay West. “These sidewalk improvements in New Denver are just one of the ways we are investing in people.”
Across B.C., $24 million in provincial funding will support 80 active transportation infrastructure projects, including 59 projects to build safer transportation networks for people choosing active modes of transit. Additionally, 21 communities are receiving funding to create network plans that can lay the groundwork for future active transportation projects.
The grants will make it easier and safer for people to choose active transportation to get to work, school, shopping, or other destinations in their communities.
The Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants program supports the Province’s CleanBC commitment to increase shares of trips by walking, cycling and transit.
Learn More: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024MOTI0039-000416