NDP MLA Darlene Rotchford say active transportation projects in Esquimalt and View Royal will keep people moving towards sustainability

ESQUIMALT – NDP MLA Darlene Rotchford says more people in Esquimalt and View Royal will be able to safely and conveniently choose active transportation to get around, thanks to provincial funding.

“These improvements made in Esquimalt and View Royal will increase safety and connectivity in our community,” says Darlene Rotchford, MLA for Esquimalt-Colwood. “Making active transportation more accessible is better for both people and the planet.”

The following projects in the region are receiving funding, totalling $1 million:

• Esquimalt – $500,000 for improvements to Esquimalt Road including 1.1km of protected bike lanes, two new signs at pedestrian crossings, and one upgraded pedestrian crossing
• View Royal – $500,000 for 650m of sidewalk on Atkins Road connecting to the Galloping Goose Regional Trail

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