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