All Ages and Abilities Transportation Route Study
The District of Squamish is exploring options for an all ages and abilities (AAA) bike route from downtown to Brackendale, on the west side of the highway. An AAA bike route is designed to meet the needs of more cyclists than a standard bike lane. It feels safe and comfortable for all users, including children, seniors, people with disabilities, and new riders.
Project Background:
The District's Active Transportation Plan outlines the need for an improved bike route on the west side of the highway. It suggests creating protected bike lanes on the Government Road corridor.
There is an existing on-street bike lane that follows the Government Road corridor. This is known as a "fast-commuter route" that allows cyclists to travel quickly. However, the lack of protection from vehicle traffic may make the route less comfortable for children, families, and less experienced riders. The goal of this project is to identify a route between downtown and Brackendale that is safe and comfortable for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
The District is considering a variety of route options, as well as different types of cycling facilities to meet the goals of an AAA bike route. These could include:
- Protected bike lanes
- On-street bike lanes
- Off-street bicycle pathways
- Multi-use pathways
We need your input as we determine the best route, and to help identify which cycling facility types will make the route most comfortable for all riders. We want to know:
- What are the key destinations you need to get to between downtown and Brackendale on the west side of the highway?
- What transportation mode (walk, bike, bus, vehicle, etc) do you use to travel between downtown and Brackendale on the west side of the highway?
- What are the existing challenges you experience travelling between downtown and Brackendale on the west side of the highway?
Opportunities to provide input are now closed. They were open from June 16 - July 17, 2023. Staff are reviewing what we heard now and will share what we heard with the community soon.
What are the key destinations that you need to get to between downtown and Brackendale, on the west of the highway?
To help us identify a cycling route that is safe and comfortable for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, we want to know the key destinations that people need to get to. Please place a pin on the map to show us the key destinations you need to get to between downtown and Brackendale, on the westside of the highway. This mapping tool will be open until July 10, 2023.
Using this mapping tool:
- Please drag a pin onto the map to indicate a key destination you need to get to. You can add a pin by clicking the + button in the left column.
- Zoom in on the map by scrolling, double clicking, or using two fingers (mobile device) to be as accurate with your pin location as possible.
- Once you have placed a pin on the map, leave a comment on the pin to provide details about what the key location is.
- Optional: You may include a photo with your pin, if you wish.
- Leave as many pins and comments as you like.
While using this tool:
- Your pins and comments will be public once they have been reviewed.
- Your username and comments may appear in reports to Council as part of engagement reporting.
- Comments that do not contribute to a safe and respectful space for others, or are unrelated to this topic, will not be posted. Please review our moderation policy.
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