A transportation network plan for Area C has been officially approved.
The Strathcona Regional District Board recently approved the plan to improve active transportation opportunities across Area C of the Strathcona region by implementing actions.
The district says while building the plan, staff launched a public engagement process to better understand current gaps in transportation from the community, finding multiple key themes.
“Those include Barriers to walking and cycling with inadequate roadside shoulders, blind corners, narrow lanes, steep terrains, vehicle traffic, speed limits, and a lack of dedicated active transportation infrastructure,” said the district.
“There’s a desire for increased connectivity between key Quadra Island neighbourhoods, community destinations, and commercial hubs such as Quathiaski Cove and Heriot Bay, as well as improved trail conditions. Improved connections with other travel modes and maintaining and enhancing community character. There is community interest to improve active transportation infrastructure that contributes to the local rural character.”
They add the plan has identified six priority projects aiming to improve corridors between Heriot Bay and Rebecca Spit Roads, Quathiaski Cove and Harper Roads, and along Green Road from Quathiaski Cove to Cape Mudge.
Area C Director Robyn Mawhinney thanks the community for taking part in the project, saying she looks forward to the next steps to improve access for pedestrians, cyclists, and commuters.
