Grants Announced To Support Cycling Projects
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VICTORIA – Quesnel and Fort St. John are among 18 communities across the province to benefit from BikeBC grants that were announced today.
Over $220,000 worth of cycling improvements will go to the Johnston Street Bridge in Quesnel. About $430,000 will go to 93 Avenue multi-use path in Fort St. John.
The grants will go towards projects that support green transportation options and encourage healthy, active lifestyles.
“Cycling is a popular form of transportation and recreation, with 1.9 million B.C. residents riding a bike at least once a year,” said Richard Campbell, executive director of the British Columbia Cycling Coalition. “With 2.3 million British Columbians wanting to cycle more, these projects funded through BikeBC will help make communities safer, healthier and more affordable – in addition to helping B.C. realize its potential when it comes to cycling tourism and the economic benefits that come with it.”
