Active Transportation Network Plan

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Review the Draft Active Transportation Network Plan

The Fraser Valley Regional District has prepared a Draft Active Transportation Network Plan (ATNP) to help guide future improvements for walking, cycling, and rolling throughout the electoral areas. The plan identifies a proposed regional network, priority improvement areas, and strategies to enhance safety, accessibility, and connectivity.

We invite you to review the draft plan and proposed active transportation improvement areas and share your feedback through our engagement email atnp@fvrd.ca or through the Let's Talk Active Transportation tab below. Your input will help ensure the final plan reflects community priorities and supports a connected, accessible, and sustainable transportation network for the future.

About the Project

The FVRD has developed an Active Transportation Network Plan (ATNP) to improve transportation safety and efficiency for active commuting and recreation. Active transportation is non-motorized transportation modes such as walking, cycling, rolling, mobility aids, e-bikes and e-scooters.

This plan is part of our efforts to improve the region's transportation system and lessen its impact on our air quality. It's also about promoting health by giving people more opportunities to walk and bike. The focus is on communities in the FVRD electoral areas, identifying opportunities for improved network connections and creating pathways that are safe and accessible for everyone. We are also considering the bigger picture by making sure this plan connects with neighbouring municipalities' ATNPs and major trail networks linking important places together to create a strong network that benefits everyone, whether they're commuting to an activity or enjoying the outdoors.

Next Steps

The feedback period will remain open until July 3. Following the engagement period, all feedback received will be reviewed and considered by staff. A summary of the engagement results, along with any recommended revisions and the final draft Active Transportation Network Plan, will be presented to the FVRD Board for consideration.

Review the Draft Active Transportation Network Plan

The Fraser Valley Regional District has prepared a Draft Active Transportation Network Plan (ATNP) to help guide future improvements for walking, cycling, and rolling throughout the electoral areas. The plan identifies a proposed regional network, priority improvement areas, and strategies to enhance safety, accessibility, and connectivity.

We invite you to review the draft plan and proposed active transportation improvement areas and share your feedback through our engagement email atnp@fvrd.ca or through the Let's Talk Active Transportation tab below. Your input will help ensure the final plan reflects community priorities and supports a connected, accessible, and sustainable transportation network for the future.

About the Project

The FVRD has developed an Active Transportation Network Plan (ATNP) to improve transportation safety and efficiency for active commuting and recreation. Active transportation is non-motorized transportation modes such as walking, cycling, rolling, mobility aids, e-bikes and e-scooters.

This plan is part of our efforts to improve the region's transportation system and lessen its impact on our air quality. It's also about promoting health by giving people more opportunities to walk and bike. The focus is on communities in the FVRD electoral areas, identifying opportunities for improved network connections and creating pathways that are safe and accessible for everyone. We are also considering the bigger picture by making sure this plan connects with neighbouring municipalities' ATNPs and major trail networks linking important places together to create a strong network that benefits everyone, whether they're commuting to an activity or enjoying the outdoors.

Next Steps

The feedback period will remain open until July 3. Following the engagement period, all feedback received will be reviewed and considered by staff. A summary of the engagement results, along with any recommended revisions and the final draft Active Transportation Network Plan, will be presented to the FVRD Board for consideration.

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  • Let's Talk Active Transportation

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    What is Active Transportation?

    Active transportation includes all human-powered modes of transportation, including walking, biking, rolling, and using a mobility aid, like a wheelchair. New and emerging transportation modes such as e-scooters and e-bikes also fit in this category and may use some of the same trails and pathways. 

    Active transportation has many benefits for communities, some of which include:

    • Health and Wellness: Walking, biking, and rolling are all great ways to be physically active while also improving mental well-being. 
    • Community Connections: Active transportation encourages social interaction, which helps to build trust, respect, understanding and a sense of co-operation among community members.
    • Improved Safety: Dedicated spaces for active transportation reduce the risk of injury for people walking, cycling, and rolling, which makes people more comfortable using active transportation modes.
    • Environmental: Completing more trips by walking, biking, and rolling can help lower emissions, reduce traffic congestion, and improve air quality.
    • Economic: Communities that are inviting and accessible by active transportation can generate more forms of economic stimulation. 

    Active transportation projects work best when they are connected to a broader network of active transportation infrastructure. The FVRD Active Transportation Network Plan (ATNP) incorporates existing and planned regional trail networks and connect key regional destinations. The Plan also integrates with municipal active transportation plans, where possible, to create a strong and collaborative network that enhances long-distance commuting and recreational trips for all active modes.

    To develop and advance the health of our electoral area communities, the FVRD is working to increase opportunities for active living and reduce motor vehicle-related injuries and fatalities. The ATNP identifies priority areas for network development and address motor vehicle and pedestrian/cyclist conflict areas. Moving the region toward active transportation, including related infrastructure and access, has the potential to increase participation in physical activity, increasing overall community health.


    What is Active Transportation?

    Active transportation includes all human-powered modes of transportation, including walking, biking, rolling, and using a mobility aid, like a wheelchair. New and emerging transportation modes such as e-scooters and e-bikes also fit in this category and may use some of the same trails and pathways. 

    Active transportation has many benefits for communities, some of which include:

    • Health and Wellness: Walking, biking, and rolling are all great ways to be physically active while also improving mental well-being. 
    • Community Connections: Active transportation encourages social interaction, which helps to build trust, respect, understanding and a sense of co-operation among community members.
    • Improved Safety: Dedicated spaces for active transportation reduce the risk of injury for people walking, cycling, and rolling, which makes people more comfortable using active transportation modes.
    • Environmental: Completing more trips by walking, biking, and rolling can help lower emissions, reduce traffic congestion, and improve air quality.
    • Economic: Communities that are inviting and accessible by active transportation can generate more forms of economic stimulation. 

    Active transportation projects work best when they are connected to a broader network of active transportation infrastructure. The FVRD Active Transportation Network Plan (ATNP) incorporates existing and planned regional trail networks and connect key regional destinations. The Plan also integrates with municipal active transportation plans, where possible, to create a strong and collaborative network that enhances long-distance commuting and recreational trips for all active modes.

    To develop and advance the health of our electoral area communities, the FVRD is working to increase opportunities for active living and reduce motor vehicle-related injuries and fatalities. The ATNP identifies priority areas for network development and address motor vehicle and pedestrian/cyclist conflict areas. Moving the region toward active transportation, including related infrastructure and access, has the potential to increase participation in physical activity, increasing overall community health.


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