Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada announced a federal investment of more than $1.7 million to support nine active transportation projects on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands.
Comox Valley Regional District is receiving funding to construct the Lazo Greenway in partnership with the Town of Comox. The project will add 2.5 km of gravel and asphalt pathway from Butchers Road to Sand Pines Road, install directional, informational, and cautionary signage, add pedestrian road crossings and improve landscaping. Once complete, the pathway will better connect the region and make travel by active transportation safer.
Funding is also going towards eight other active transportation planning and design projects across the islands, including policy development, infrastructure assessments, and feasibility studies. These initiatives will identify community priorities, provide a foundation for future construction, and bring more awareness to active transportation.
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.
