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The Strathcona Regional District is launching its active transportation research project this week, beginning with a public survey.  The SRD was granted $20,000 last year toward the project for Cortes Island (previously reported) from the Union of BC Municipalities.

Leading the study for the SRD is Meredith Starkey, Manager of Planning and Parks.

Starkey is expecting the project will involve the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) to identify barriers for cyclists and pedestrians on the island’s roads. She said the research may also involve identifying trail or route connections and supporting more e-bike charging stations on Cortes Island.

In a previous interview on rural road safety, Steve Earle explained how similar research done on Gabriola Island 10 years ago did result in road improvements for cyclists and pedestrians.

Top image credit: Jodi Peters on her cargo bike. The new study for active transportation may result in safer roads for cyclists and pedestrians on Cortes Island. Photo by Kate Maddigan.