The Village of Belcarra is in Phase 3 of developing an Active Transportation Network Plan (ATNP). This includes the development of preliminary active transportation design concepts and project segments identified for improvement.
Belcarra residents can provide their feedback by attending the public open house and completing the survey.
Open House
Join us to learn more and help prioritize recommended improvements!
Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm to 8:00 PM
Location: Belcarra Municipal Hall (4084 Bedwell Bay Rd, Belcarra)
Survey
Please complete the survey to share your thoughts on the recommended improvements. Your feedback will help shape the way forward for active transportation in Belcarra. Print copies of the survey are also available at Municipal Hall.
The Active Transportation Network Plan survey is open until April 13, 2025.
About the Future Mobility Network
The Project Team has developed a recommended Future Mobility Network. It reflects and considers:
- Locations identified for improvements in the first round of engagement.
- Creating connections and minimizing gaps in the existing network.
- Feasibility, maintenance, and flexibility of implementation in the short, mid, and long term.
- On-street improvements along Bedwell Bay Road with design options to increase the safety and comfort of people walking and biking on the road.
- On-street improvements to local roads with design options to visually reflect that the road is shared by all road users.
- Off-street improvements to recreational trails and foreshore access with design options that consider environmental impact and accessibility.
- Safety and traffic calming measures with design options that consider the scale and unique characteristics of the village.
- Potential active transportation amenities to enable walking and biking.
The map below presents existing mobility routes and the potential project segments that include one or more of the active transportation improvements identified above.
About Belcarra’s Active Transportation Network Plan (ATNP)
Belcarra’s Official Community Plan (OCP) identifies building a more inclusive and complete active transportation network to make active transportation a more attractive choice for short trips within the community and to access nature.
While Belcarra boasts a beautiful network of trails and pathways, local roads lack the infrastructure to safely connect people to key destinations by walking, cycling, or rolling. The ATNP will help the Village of Belcarra access funding opportunities for active transportation improvements.
The ATNP aims to enhance active travel accessibility and safety in a fiscal, social, and environmentally responsible way.
Project Goals
Enhance Active Transportation Safety
The ATNP will address safety concerns related to active transportation, ensuring that infrastructure improvements offer secure and reliable options for residents and visitors.
Close Active Transportation Network Gaps
The ATNP will identify and address gaps in the current active transportation network. By addressing these gaps, the ATNP will improve access to local destinations for users with diverse accessibility needs.
Increase Transportation Options
The ATNP will make it easier for residents to choose alternative transportation options, which will help some residents access public transit more easily and reduce reliance on personal vehicles.
Improve Access to Parks and Beaches
The ATNP will provide active transportation infrastructure to support access to local area parks and beaches. This includes, but is not limited to, təmtəmíxwtən (Belcarra Regional Park) and Say Nuth Khaw Yum (Indian Arm) Provincial Park, and Sasamat Lake and White Pine Beach – both of which experience parking challenges during the busy summer months.
Improve Access to Existing Trail Systems
The ATNP will improve connections to existing trail systems, such as Cosy Cove, Jug Island Beach, and those on the west side of Buntzen Lake (including the Diez Vistas Trail), as well as access to the Belcarra Paddling Centre. This will benefit residents who use the trails recreationally for walking.
Project Process
Questions?
A Q&A document is provided here for your reference.
Contact Us
Want to learn more? Contact a Project Team member below:
Jason Potter, Project Manager, Bunt & Associates Engineering Ltd.
Email: jpotter@bunteng.com