Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada and Member of Parliament for Vancouver South, announced a federal investment of over $1.6 million to support two active transportation projects in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.
The City of Mission is receiving funding to construct 1.6 km of active transportation infrastructure on the 7th Avenue Greenway, including a protected two-way bike lane, floating bus stops and additional landscaping. These improvements will promote safety for all road users and improve access to parks, schools, and other important destinations in the community.
Funding is also going towards the design, development, and installation of information kiosks along the City of Chilliwack's Vedder Greenway to offer reference points to users of the bike network along the Vedder River. This project, titled Experience the Fraser Multi Use Pathway, will be led by Tourism Chilliwack in concert with Indigenous partners and will offer users inclusive and historical perspectives on the region and its waterways.
The funding announced today supports Canada's National Active Transportation Strategy by expanding networks of pathways, bike lanes, trails and pedestrian bridges, in addition to supporting active transportation planning and stakeholder engagement activities.
By investing in infrastructure, the Government of Canada is growing our country's economy, increasing the resiliency of our communities, and improving the lives of Canadians.
