Two projects will complete upgrades to local transit and active transportation infrastructure after an investment of more than $5.9 million from the federal and provincial governments and the Town of Canmore.
One project will construct sidewalks, bicycle paths, transit stops, and pedestrian crossings along the Bow Valley Trail in Canmore. These infrastructure improvements will help pedestrians, cyclists, and commuters travel more safely, maintaining a further degree of separation from vehicles and improving connectivity in the area.
A second project will upgrade existing bus stops and construct new stops for both regional and local transit systems throughout Canmore. It will similarly perform upgrades to sidewalks and pathway connections, facilitating access to transit options for users.
These projects will support the town's goals to increase transit ridership by 20% annually and for 40% of trips to be taken by foot, bicycle, or bus on a typical summer day by 2030. Increasing the safety and availability of vehicular alternatives will also help ease congestion and reduce collisions.
