Several TraC members were among over 1000 volunteers from 90 communities across Canada who took to the streets in June to collect demographic data on cyclists. The data collection effort was organized by Velo Canada Bikes, a national cycling advocacy organization, in an effort to get a clearer picture of who […]
In May and June 2021, TraC Directors were asked by Sunshine Coast Tourism and Destination BC to prepare a presentation for local hospitality operators on how to attract cycle tourists to the Coast. The presentation was so well-received that we were invited to also present it to each of the […]
Thank you District of Sechelt! You may recall a time when the SCRD used gas tax revenue, received from the Federal government via a funding agreement with the Union of BC Municipalities, to fund shoulder paving on secondary roads controlled by MOTI. The incomplete shoulders on Lower Road, for e.g., […]
Thank you District of Sechelt! And it keeps getting better! Trail Avenue, the major North-South transportation corridor in Sechelt is being greatly improved. The new roadway includes sidewalks and paved paths on both sides, and while it is still under construction, it is already well used. The design, that received […]
Thank you MOTI and Town of Gibsons! Have you noticed the new bike lanes on North Road in Gibsons too? We are thankful that MOTI acted on the requests from TraC, the District Parent Advisory Council and the Town of Gibsons to include bike lanes after repaving it last summer. […]
Thank you MOTI! You’ve probably already noticed the improvements on Highway 101. While these are not the separated bike lanes we would love to see they are certainly very welcome improvements! Our local MOTI management received stimulus funding for these shoulder improvements. This funding was a significant increase from previous […]
You don’t want to miss this event! Mikael Colville-Andersen is an urban designer, author, and a leading global voice in urbanism. He has worked in over 100 cities around the world, advising about how to design – and embrace – bicycle and pedestrian friendly streets in order to improve communities. […]
Active Transportation Week This year Trac delivered a condensed Active Transportation Week rather than the Month long event the previous year. Despite the constraints, a great series of events were hosted. Walking Challenge GoByBike promotion Sufferfest II Inaugural E-Bike Photo Scavenger Hunt Safe Routes To School promotion Active Transportation Improvements […]
Thanks to everyone who responded to our Active Transportation Improvements survey in June! This survey identified twelve locations of concern on the coast and asked respondents to indicate which ones posed the highest risk to cyclists and pedestrians. The results are now in, check them out!
Get ready for Sufferfest II! Time to saddle up for timed hill sprints up School Road in Gibsons, or simply come to watch the fun. Thigh burn, peak cardio and tons of cheering as you collapse at the end of the sprint – what could be better? Oh yeah, an […]
