TWENTY communities across Metro Vancouver will benefit from TransLink’s Municipal Funding Program in 2023.
The $128 million program consists of 106 infrastructure projects, including improvements to greenways, cycling paths, walkways, multi-use paths, bridges and roads, in addition to maintenance of the Major Road Network.
Through the Municipal Funding Program, TransLink contributes up to 75 percent of funding for upgrades benefitting local governments throughout the region. For projects improving the efficiency of bus operations or some priority cycling infrastructure, TransLink funds up to 100 percent of the project costs.
This program is funded by TransLink and is part of the 2022 Investment Plan, supported by the Government of British Columbia.
Examples of infrastructure improvements being funded from this program include:
• Vancouver
Arbutus Greenway – Kerrisdale ($1.75 million)
Cycling and walking improvements along the 8.5-kilometre Arbutus Greenway
• Coquitlam
Guildford Multi-Use Pathway: City Centre to Port Moody ($1.16 million)
Extending the Guildford Greenway from Port Moody to Pinetree Way
• Surrey
Nicomeckl Bridge Upgrade ($2 million)
Replace existing bridge structure due to sea level rise
In total, the 106 investments consist of 62 walking, cycling and multi-use paths, an additional 31 roads, structures, and bus speed upgrades and overall operation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of the Major Road Network.
Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, said: “Developing and improving cycling paths, walkways, bridges, and roads is important to ensure more families have safe and convenient ways to travel every day. This infrastructure means people can more easily choose to walk, cycle or roll instead of driving, which reduces traffic congestion, makes roads safer, improves air quality and leads to a healthier and more sustainable community.”
A full list of recently completed projects can be found here.
