Five active transportation projects across Manitoba's Interlake region will benefit from a federal investment of more than $1.1 million, as announced today by the Honourable Dan Vandal.
In Selkirk, funding will support the installation of a separated bike lane on Mercy Street and the construction of a multi-use pathway from Eveline Street into Selkirk Park. The new 3 kilometre bike lane on Mercy Street will provide a safe and accessible route from Pittsburg Avenue to Greenwood Avenue and will meet the existing east-west pathway along Manitoba Avenue. Additionally, the multi-use pathway new dedicated link will benefit residents and especially local students, who will be able to safely bike to school from almost any area in Selkirk.
In the Rural Municipality of Rockwood, funding will go towards a new regional trails system. The project involves converting a retired railbed line into approximately 5 kilometres of multi-use pathway to provide easier routes for walking, biking, and other forms of active mobility within the surrounding areas.
Funding will also support the installation of a pedestrian bridge and signalized crossing in the Rural Municipality of St. Andrews. This project will complete an important link in the regional active transportation network by connecting the Rural Municipality of St. Andrews and West St. Paul to St. Clements and Selkirk. This bridge will make it easier for local residents to access the Trans Canada Trail system and networks connecting as far as the City of Winnipeg. Once complete, the new bridge will better connect the communities in the Interlake region, which will promote active transportation as a healthier and greener way to travel.
This investment is part of Canada's National Active Transportation Strategy, which aims to create and improve pathways, bike lanes, and pedestrian bridges all over the country. It's a big step towards healthier living and creating tight-knit communities, making a better-connected Canada for us all!
