The provincial government is putting up 24-million dollars to help communities expand their walking and cycling infrastructure.
The money will fund 80 projects across the province.
Dan Coulter, the minister of state for infrastructure and transit, said the projects will give people more affordable and convenient ways to explore their communities.
There are several projects in the Bulkley-Valley and Lakes District set to receive funding including:
- Village of Burns Lake – 2024 Government St. A multi-use pathway connecting people to amenities
- Smithers – Cycle 16 connector trail, Phase 1 of a multi-use pathway at the west side of the Bulkley River Bridge
- District of Houston – Jamie Baxter Park multi-use pathway to connect residential neighborhoods with downtown amenities
- Lake Babine Nation – Sus Avenue extension of a sidewalk connecting active transportation networks, includes pedestrian rest area and traffic calming
- Kitimat – Haisla Boulevard Walkway Extension, Phase 1 will extend existing concrete walkway from Kingfisher Avenue to Haisla Boulevard
- Tahltan Band Council – Telegraph Creek Community Walking Trails Revitalization Plan will include consultation and mapping for proposed trail networks
- Village of Masset – Village of Masset Active Transportation Network Plan will map key walking and cycling routes