Active Transportation Plan

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The North Saanich Active Transportation Plan was approved in May 2021. This high-level plan, developed through two rounds of public engagement, provides guidance to staff for advancing active transportation initiatives.

Major improvement projects identified in the plan require further technical study, detailed design, and public engagement with all users including pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and equestrians prior to implementation.

Find out more: https://northsaanich.ca/your-community/transportation/active-transportation-plan/

View the North Saanich Active Transportation Plan

The North Saanich Active Transportation Plan was approved in May 2021. This high-level plan, developed through two rounds of public engagement, provides guidance to staff for advancing active transportation initiatives.

Major improvement projects identified in the plan require further technical study, detailed design, and public engagement with all users including pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and equestrians prior to implementation.

Find out more: https://northsaanich.ca/your-community/transportation/active-transportation-plan/

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  • Share The OCP process indicates a strong desire by the community to maintain its rural nature and to minimize environmental stress on the community. Why would we replace trees and brush along Tatlow and Lands End Rd with a paved bike path? Why would we pave paradise? on Facebook Share The OCP process indicates a strong desire by the community to maintain its rural nature and to minimize environmental stress on the community. Why would we replace trees and brush along Tatlow and Lands End Rd with a paved bike path? Why would we pave paradise? on Twitter Share The OCP process indicates a strong desire by the community to maintain its rural nature and to minimize environmental stress on the community. Why would we replace trees and brush along Tatlow and Lands End Rd with a paved bike path? Why would we pave paradise? on Linkedin Email The OCP process indicates a strong desire by the community to maintain its rural nature and to minimize environmental stress on the community. Why would we replace trees and brush along Tatlow and Lands End Rd with a paved bike path? Why would we pave paradise? link

    The OCP process indicates a strong desire by the community to maintain its rural nature and to minimize environmental stress on the community. Why would we replace trees and brush along Tatlow and Lands End Rd with a paved bike path? Why would we pave paradise?

    David asked over 4 years ago

    Thank you for the feedback. It will be shared with the project team. If you are interested in tree protection, we are currently updating the District's tree protection bylaw. Please sign up to follow the project for the next engagement opportunity.

  • Share Who is paying for all of these upgrades, and what is the estimate cost? on Facebook Share Who is paying for all of these upgrades, and what is the estimate cost? on Twitter Share Who is paying for all of these upgrades, and what is the estimate cost? on Linkedin Email Who is paying for all of these upgrades, and what is the estimate cost? link

    Who is paying for all of these upgrades, and what is the estimate cost?

    sue_ferguson asked over 4 years ago

    Thank you for the question. The intent of this plan is to identify where active transportation facilities or upgrades may be built over a 20-year time period. It is a successor to the District's previous Cycling Network Plan that was constructed over a 12-year period. Estimates of costs for the work will be provided with the final report based on site visits and comparisons to similar projects. The plan will prioritize the projects based on public feedback and benefit to the network as a whole. The plan will not recommend any budget increases.

    Projects will be brought forward through the capital budget process and will be paid for using existing allocated funds. Provincial and federal grants for active transportation infrastructure are expected to be available to aid in funding these projects. As an example, the recent completion of shoulder bike lanes on West Saanich Road over multiple phases successfully used existing budget and grant funding. The work may also be combined with other infrastructure projects for efficiencies.

  • Share More a comment than a question. I did the survey but hit submit at the end before adding something in my final comments. I was very concerned when I saw that Advisory Shoulders were under consideration. Having driven on Humboldt in Victoria, I can say without reservation that I despise them. With an older than average demographic, I believe they would not be a good addition to our district. At least Humboldt has sidewalks on both sides of the road so vehicles are only competing with bikes, not pedestrians too. And Humboldt also has streetlights. Even so, Humboldt is awful to drive. Please no. Please. on Facebook Share More a comment than a question. I did the survey but hit submit at the end before adding something in my final comments. I was very concerned when I saw that Advisory Shoulders were under consideration. Having driven on Humboldt in Victoria, I can say without reservation that I despise them. With an older than average demographic, I believe they would not be a good addition to our district. At least Humboldt has sidewalks on both sides of the road so vehicles are only competing with bikes, not pedestrians too. And Humboldt also has streetlights. Even so, Humboldt is awful to drive. Please no. Please. on Twitter Share More a comment than a question. I did the survey but hit submit at the end before adding something in my final comments. I was very concerned when I saw that Advisory Shoulders were under consideration. Having driven on Humboldt in Victoria, I can say without reservation that I despise them. With an older than average demographic, I believe they would not be a good addition to our district. At least Humboldt has sidewalks on both sides of the road so vehicles are only competing with bikes, not pedestrians too. And Humboldt also has streetlights. Even so, Humboldt is awful to drive. Please no. Please. on Linkedin Email More a comment than a question. I did the survey but hit submit at the end before adding something in my final comments. I was very concerned when I saw that Advisory Shoulders were under consideration. Having driven on Humboldt in Victoria, I can say without reservation that I despise them. With an older than average demographic, I believe they would not be a good addition to our district. At least Humboldt has sidewalks on both sides of the road so vehicles are only competing with bikes, not pedestrians too. And Humboldt also has streetlights. Even so, Humboldt is awful to drive. Please no. Please. link

    More a comment than a question. I did the survey but hit submit at the end before adding something in my final comments. I was very concerned when I saw that Advisory Shoulders were under consideration. Having driven on Humboldt in Victoria, I can say without reservation that I despise them. With an older than average demographic, I believe they would not be a good addition to our district. At least Humboldt has sidewalks on both sides of the road so vehicles are only competing with bikes, not pedestrians too. And Humboldt also has streetlights. Even so, Humboldt is awful to drive. Please no. Please.

    Resident 4decades asked over 4 years ago

    Thanks for your feedback

    The Humboldt example is a bit different than most other installations of this type because it's located in an urban centre. Advisory shoulders were intended to be a solution to allocate space for active transportation and reduce priority for vehicles in rural areas where widening was not feasible. They are supposed to make driving less comfortable, to make drivers choose an alternative route, and to make them travel more slowly to increase safety for people walking and cycling. 

    The proposed configuration for Tatlow would also include speed humps to slow traffic down. The end goal is to reduce traffic volumes and speeds to a level that is comfortable for people walking or cycling, and for vehicle traffic to stay on Wain Road and West Saanich Road unless they need to use Tatlow for access.

    These suggested measures will undergo a rigorous engineering review if/when they are being implemented. Current standards and best practices will be applied to ensure the facility installed is safe for all users.  

  • Share There is absolutely no representation whatsoever for the horse community in this questionnaire. Please keep in mind the area residents that pay enormous taxes for the joy of living and riding in North Saanich. on Facebook Share There is absolutely no representation whatsoever for the horse community in this questionnaire. Please keep in mind the area residents that pay enormous taxes for the joy of living and riding in North Saanich. on Twitter Share There is absolutely no representation whatsoever for the horse community in this questionnaire. Please keep in mind the area residents that pay enormous taxes for the joy of living and riding in North Saanich. on Linkedin Email There is absolutely no representation whatsoever for the horse community in this questionnaire. Please keep in mind the area residents that pay enormous taxes for the joy of living and riding in North Saanich. link

    There is absolutely no representation whatsoever for the horse community in this questionnaire. Please keep in mind the area residents that pay enormous taxes for the joy of living and riding in North Saanich.

    JT asked over 4 years ago

    Thanks for the comment. While the active transportation plan addresses walking and cycling, all road users, including equestrians are invited to participate in the discussion of the plan. 

    Equestrians are allowed to use roadways, shoulders, multi-use paths and bike lanes. This plan does not change that right.

  • Share I'm a heavy e-bike user in N. Saanich and use it for most of my trips in Sidney, Saanichton, Brentwood, and all around North Saanich. Have you considered parking and charging for e-bikes in the Sidney? People coming from Victoria and the Peninsula with e-bikes would use the facilities on day trips to North Saanich on day trips. on Facebook Share I'm a heavy e-bike user in N. Saanich and use it for most of my trips in Sidney, Saanichton, Brentwood, and all around North Saanich. Have you considered parking and charging for e-bikes in the Sidney? People coming from Victoria and the Peninsula with e-bikes would use the facilities on day trips to North Saanich on day trips. on Twitter Share I'm a heavy e-bike user in N. Saanich and use it for most of my trips in Sidney, Saanichton, Brentwood, and all around North Saanich. Have you considered parking and charging for e-bikes in the Sidney? People coming from Victoria and the Peninsula with e-bikes would use the facilities on day trips to North Saanich on day trips. on Linkedin Email I'm a heavy e-bike user in N. Saanich and use it for most of my trips in Sidney, Saanichton, Brentwood, and all around North Saanich. Have you considered parking and charging for e-bikes in the Sidney? People coming from Victoria and the Peninsula with e-bikes would use the facilities on day trips to North Saanich on day trips. link

    I'm a heavy e-bike user in N. Saanich and use it for most of my trips in Sidney, Saanichton, Brentwood, and all around North Saanich. Have you considered parking and charging for e-bikes in the Sidney? People coming from Victoria and the Peninsula with e-bikes would use the facilities on day trips to North Saanich on day trips.

    John K asked over 4 years ago

    Thank you for the question. The District does not currently have a plan to provide parking and charging for e-bikes in North Saanich. Please note that Sidney is a different jurisdiction. 

    While your suggestion has been noted, we encourage you to complete the survey to provide your feedback.

Page last updated: 15 Jan 2025, 02:40 PM