Overview
The Regional District wishes to accommodate and encourage active modes of transportation in Electoral Area H as a means to improve community health through increased physical activity and reduce motor vehicle-related greenhouse gas emissions. Yet, increased walking and cycling cannot, and will not come at the expense of safety. To this end, the Regional District has initiated development of an Active Transportation Plan, which will ultimately be included in the Official Community Plan (OCP). Although there are significant challenges, there are also a number of opportunities that the Regional District of Nanaimo can leverage in order to achieve increased walking and cycling without compromising safety, security and comfort.
Study Area Map
Study Timeline
Project Documents
October 12th Open House Documents:
Active Transportation Plan Background Documents:
June 22nd Open House Documents:
Active Transportation Plan Background Documents:
- Official Community Plan (2003)
- Regional Parks and Trails Plan (2005-2015)
- Bowser Village Centre Plan (2010)
- Regional Growth Strategy (2011)
- Community Energy and Emissions Plan (2013)
- Rural Village Centre Study (2013)
- Community Parks and Trails Strategic Plan (2014)
June 22nd Open House Documents:
Recommendations Survey
Help our community rank transportation improvements!
On Wednesday, October 12th the Regional District of Nanaimo held a presentation and open house to explore and rank potential active transportation improvements proposed for Electoral Area H.
At the event, Island Health representatives, Elizabeth Thomson (Environmental Health Officer) and Paul Hasselback (Chief Medical Health Officer), made a presentation and responded to questions concerning the importance of active transportation to public health. Gavin Davidson, Principal from Alta Planning + Design, the consulting firm that is supporting RDN in the Active Transportation Planning study, also presented an update on work completed to date and summarized proposed active transportation improvements. Following the presentations, those attending had the opportunity to identify and rank their top nine projects from the list of over 40 proposed improvements.
For those of you who missed the meeting, or if you attended but didn't get the chance to rank your priorities, we want to know what your priorities are for improving active transportation and recreation in the community! To do this, please review the project recommendations map below, and the corresponding table that provides information about the location, description, and cost of each project. After reviewing, use the survey below the table to indicate your top nine highest priority projects among those listed. The results of this survey will be combined with results collected at the public meeting to inform the prioritization of the recommendations. Thank you for taking the time to provide the team with this valuable information!
At the event, Island Health representatives, Elizabeth Thomson (Environmental Health Officer) and Paul Hasselback (Chief Medical Health Officer), made a presentation and responded to questions concerning the importance of active transportation to public health. Gavin Davidson, Principal from Alta Planning + Design, the consulting firm that is supporting RDN in the Active Transportation Planning study, also presented an update on work completed to date and summarized proposed active transportation improvements. Following the presentations, those attending had the opportunity to identify and rank their top nine projects from the list of over 40 proposed improvements.
For those of you who missed the meeting, or if you attended but didn't get the chance to rank your priorities, we want to know what your priorities are for improving active transportation and recreation in the community! To do this, please review the project recommendations map below, and the corresponding table that provides information about the location, description, and cost of each project. After reviewing, use the survey below the table to indicate your top nine highest priority projects among those listed. The results of this survey will be combined with results collected at the public meeting to inform the prioritization of the recommendations. Thank you for taking the time to provide the team with this valuable information!
Project Recommendations Map
Project Descriptions (The project description table can be downloaded here)
Use the table below to learn more about each project, and then you can vote using the survey after the table!
Use the survey below to rank the projects that are most important to you
Online Survey
Thanks to those who provided answers to the online survey!
Congratulations to Debbie Penley, the winner of a $100 gift certificate for Tomm's Food Village in Bowser!
Congratulations to Debbie Penley, the winner of a $100 gift certificate for Tomm's Food Village in Bowser!
Interactive Active Transportation Map
Please Provide Your Input!
The link below will launch an interactive "WikiMap" where you can provide feedback to help guide the planning process and shape the future of active transportation in Electoral Area H. Follow the instructions in the banner and menus above the map to add routes, potential new trail facilities, and comments. Thank you for participating in the Electoral Area H Active Transportation Plan Study!
*Please note that Friday, August 5th will be the last day for WikiMap input*
Contact Us
Subscribe to RDN Alerts and Newsletters
Click the link below to be directed to the Regional District of Nanaimo Alerts & Newsletters website. There you can sign up to receive project related updates and notice of upcoming open houses and events. You will be required to provide your name, email address, and select the category that you would like to receive updates about. For this project, select "Area H OCP Review and Active Transportation Plan."
Please also feel free to reach out to the project lead directly with any additional questions or concerns:
Courtney Simpson
Senior Planner
Strategic & Community Development
Regional District of Nanaimo
Phone: 250.390.6510
Email: csimpson@rdn.bc.ca
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PlanH, implemented by BC Healthy Communities Society, facilitates local government learning, partnership development and planning for healthier communities where we live, learn, work and play. Working together with health authorities, UBCM and the Ministry of Health, PlanH supports Healthy Families BC, the Province’s health promotion strategy.
The producers and the authors of Electoral Area H Active Transportation Plan would like to acknowledge the contributions of Fraser Health Authority, Interior Health Authority, Northern Health Authority, Provincial Health Services Authority, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, Vancouver Island Health Authority, and the Union of BC Municipalities.
The producers and the authors of Electoral Area H Active Transportation Plan would like to acknowledge the contributions of Fraser Health Authority, Interior Health Authority, Northern Health Authority, Provincial Health Services Authority, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, Vancouver Island Health Authority, and the Union of BC Municipalities.