$2 Million to Promote Active Commuting Options
Premier Gordon Campbell and Transportation Minister Kevin Falcon are joined by Vancouver cycling legend Lorne "Ace" Atkinson to announce cycling infrastructure projects in a dozen communities around the province. The projects will receive $2 million in funding to create more options for commuting and recreational cycling. 18 projects will add more than 22 km of new bike lanes and trails. Communities receiving funding this year include Vancouver, Burnaby, Langley, Maple Ridge, Victoria, Saanich, Courtenay, Kelowna, Vernon, Coldstream, Quesnel and Prince George.
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Link to the Cycling Infrastructure Partnerships Program
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