Saturday, July 5, 2025
Edmonton begins construction on new 142 Street pedestrian/cyclist bridge
The City of Edmonton announced that construction has begun on a new pedestrian bridge as part of stage two of the Terwillegar Drive Expansion project.…
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Toronto and the federal government to fund West Toronto Railpath Extension
The City of Toronto and the Government of Canada announced a partnership to fund the extension of the West Toronto Railpath multi-use trail that will…
City of Kelowna starts construction on Bertram Multi-Use Overpass
The City of Kelowna broke ground on the Bertram Multi-Use Overpass . The new overpass will create a safer, accessible, convenient connection over Highway 97…
Funding announced for active transportation projects in two Yukon communities
Active transportation projects that will provide healthy and convenient travel options in Whitehorse and Watson Lake are being funded by a combined investment of more…
On-site work begins for Burnaby Lake Overpass project
The City of Burnaby announced that work has officially begun on the highly anticipated Burnaby Lake Overpass, which will create a critical north-south link between…
Canada and New Brunswick invest in infrastructure renewal in Fredericton
The governments of Canada and New Brunswick, and the City of Fredericton announced a joint investment of more than $44.5 million to support water and…
Canada invests in Indigenous-led active transportation projects in northern B.C.
The Government of Canada announced a federal investment of more than $1.7 million to support three Indigenous-led active transportation projects in northern British Columbia. The…
B.C. announces 74 active transportation grants around the province
The Government of British Columbia announced 74 local and First-Nations-led projects to help plan and build safe, inclusive active transportation connections are moving forward in communities…
Canada invests in active transportation in the Fraser Valley
The Government of Canada announced a federal investment of $99,907 to support two active transportation projects in B.C.’s Fraser Valley. The City of Mission will receive funding…
City of Kingston’s Waaban Crossing bridge set to officially open
The City of Kingston announced the opening of the Waaban Crossing. After more than 50 years of community conversation, the bridge will now be open…
B.C. communities to benefit from active transportation infrastructure funding
The government of British Columbia announced that people in communities throughout the province will have more opportunities to choose walking, biking and other sustainable travel…
Banff officially opens new pedestrian bridge over the Bow River
The Town of Banff announced that the Nancy Pauw Bridge officially opened, creating a new crossing over the Bow River that will help reduce vehicle…
Orangeville Brampton Railway acquired for a new trail system in Peel
The Region of Peel, City of Brampton, Town of Caledon and City of Mississauga have finalized the acquisition of approximately 51-kilometres of the former Orangeville…
Green infrastructure improvements to benefit residents in Antigonish County
The governments of Canada and Nova Scotia announced funding for two green community infrastructure projects in Antigonish. Part of the funding announced will be used…
New active transportation approaches are needed
By Ankush Karwal When Statistics Canada began unveiling the results of the 2021 Census earlier this year, one of the areas that anyone in city…
SPONSORED: Reimagining Halifax’s Bedford Highway
Recently, many Canadian municipalities have begun to reassess their roadways and corridors, with a view to making transportation more sustainable. Crucially, this process seeks to…
Pedestrian overpass coming to Burnaby, B.C.
The governments of Canada, British Columbia and the City of Burnaby announced funding to build a pedestrian and cyclist overpass over Highway 1 in Burnaby.…
Manitoba invests in major infrastructure upgrade in Portage la Prairie
The Manitoba government is investing $8.3 million in a major upgrade to Saskatchewan Ave. W. in Portage la Prairie. “Every day, thousands of Portage la…
North Vancouver’s Lynn Creek Bridge reopens
Rehabilitation work on the Lynn Creek Bridge is complete, extending the service life of the bridge by at least 30 years. Renewal work included a…
Canada announces Active Transportation Fund
Government of Canada announced the country’s first-ever federal strategy and fund dedicated to building active transportation trails and pathways The Government of Canada announced the…
Joint funding for active transportation link between Ottawa and Gatineau
The government of Canada and the City of Ottawa announced joint funding for a new pathway for pedestrians and cyclists on the Chief William Commanda…