NDP MLA Dana Lajeunesse says active transportation project in Sooke will keep people moving towards sustainability

SOOKE – BC NDP MLA Dana Lajeunesse says more people in Sooke will be able to safely and conveniently choose active transportation to get around, thanks to provincial funding.

“Sooke will be better connected with these additional active transportation improvements,” said MLA Dana Lajeunesse. “Not only do multi-use paths and sidewalks make it safer to get around and encourage sustainability, they also make our communities healthier and more liveable for residents and visitors alike.”

Sooke is receiving $500,000 for approximately 450 metres of sidewalk and 420 metres of multi-use paths, crosswalks, and boulevards connecting schools, recreation centres, and bus routes.

Across B.C., 62 projects and network plans are moving forward thanks to $24 million in cost-shared provincial funding. 

The Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants program funds Indigenous, local, and regional governments with cost-sharing investments of up to $500,000 for infrastructure projects and as much as $50,000 in funding to develop active transportation network plans.

These grants support projects that help improve connections to employment, education, transit, and recreational centres around the province, helping people use active transportation options safely and efficiently in their communities.

Learn More: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025TT0026-000260