< Back Burger & Beer Night for Cyclists! Nov 6, 2024 Are you going to the Burger & Beer event for cyclists on Nov 6th at Persephone Brewing? TraC member, Christine Chandler, is organising a pub night for cyclists on Nov 6th at Persephone Brewing from 5 - 8 pm. Come geek out with all your cycling buds and take a shot at the somewhat challenging cycling quiz that TraC has prepared for the event! All proceeds will go towards the 50 Women fundraiser for Sunshine Coast Community Services Society's new housing project for women. Previous Next

< Back You're invited to TraC's 2024 AGM! Nov 26, 2024 Join us for our annual AGM on Nov 26th at The Gumboot for music, a great guest speaker, and pizza! Plan to join us at The Gumboot for our next Annual General Meeting. This year our guest speaker is Dr. Alex Bigazi of UBC who will be speakng about his recent research on changes in cycling habits following the BC Government's e-bike rebate program. Come see what we've been up to, stick around for some socialising, and as usual, yummy Gumboot Pizza! Previous Next

What's New & What's Next April 2026 We will be presenting on our progress to date at the SCRD Board meeting on May 28th, 2026 at 1pm . Join us in-person or on-line to hear all about it. We have recently completed the conceptual design phase of the Gibsons – Roberts Creek Connector. Click here for all the details. What’s next? We need to talk about making a long term commitment! This is a public infrastructure project that needs to be administered over the long term by a government, either local or provincial. Let’s find a way to make this relationship work! Previous | Next

Projects Advocacy TraC members actively work to create more sustainable transportation options on the coast. Learn more Connect the Coast An All Ages and Abilities (AAA) multi-use trail that connects Sunshine Coast communities.. Learn more Slow Food Cycle A group ride connecting cyclists with local food producers on the Sunshine Coast. Learn more GoByBike Week Monthly road sweeping and other activities to make cycling safer on the Sunshine Coast. Learn more Car Free on Cowrie Experience the heart of Sechelt as Cowrie Street transforms into a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly celebration. Learn more Bike Valet A volunteer-run service at events where attendees can park their bike in a secured area for free. Learn more NDVR to ride A TraC-sponsored bike skills program through the Sunshine Coast Alternative School for at-risk youth in grades 5-7. Watch video Researchers & speakers We host researchers and other speakers in the area of active transportation. Learn more

< Back The Engine Inside Movie Screening November 15th Sep 11, 2023 Join us November 15th for the Sunshine Coast premiere! Tickets are selling fast! TraC is proud to co-present with Shoreline Law the lower Sunshine Coast's premiere screening of Anthill Production's new film The Engine Inside on November 15 at the Gibsons Heritage Playhouse Theatre. The film follows six individuals from diverse backgrounds who embrace cycling as a way to overcome daunting personal and systemic challenges, showcasing how bicycles have the potential to transform lives and contribute to a better world. Described by critics as a "warm embrace from the greater cycling community" and hitting "all the right marks" for a documentary, The Engine Inside is a beautiful ode to the joys of cycling. Previous Next

What, Where, Why and How What Our goal is to make it safe & enjoyable to walk, bike or roll between Sunshine Coast, BC communities using a paved AAA (All Ages & Abilities) multi-use path parallel to, but separated from, the busy Highway 101. Multi-use paths exist in communities throughout BC and are essential transportation and recreation resources for cyclists and pedestrians. Examples of AAA purpose-built trails connecting rural BC communities include: Markin – MacPhail Westside Legacy Trail (25 kms of paved pathway connecting Invermere and Fairmont Hot Springs) Whistler Valley Trail (a 50 km interconnected trail network connecting communities in the Whistler Valley) Tofino – Ucluelet (a 40 km multi-jurisdictional trio of trails) Cycle 16 (12 kms of paved pathway connecting Smithers and Telkwa – a work in progress) Where The long term goal of Connect the Coast is to build AAA active transportation infrastructure from Langdale to Lund. But, let’s face it, that’s 143 kms of infrastructure along a constrained right-of-way traversing some difficult terrain. It’s going to take a long time. So we developed some metrics to help us prioritize sections for development. These are: connect destinations build where demand is greatest use secondary roads where possible fix the places the community finds most dangerous Using these metrics, our priorities are: Gibsons - Roberts Creek Connector: Pratt Road Lower/Highland Road; Roberts Creek - Ts’ukw’um: Roberts Creek Provincial Campground to Field Road Davis Bay – Sechelt Village Connector: Whitaker Road to Wharf Avenue Why It’s good for business: more and lower-impact tourism increased revenue for local businesses less space needed for parking more options for employees to get to work It’s good for families: reduced cost-of-living more independence for youth less chauffeuring for parents better access to recreation It’s good for public budgets: a fraction of the cost of adding a general purpose highway lane cheaper to maintain than a highway lane more exercise and fewer collisions translate directly to lower health care costs It’s good for the environment: less air, water and noise pollution reduced GhG emissions and impacts less need to build a new highway through forested areas It’s good for the community: reduces pressure on the ferry and highway systems reduces unfairness by providing a safe transportation option for people who cannot or choose not to drive creates a space for building community How Because this is a public infrastructure project proposed to be built on public land, it cannot succeed without government involvement. But government won’t build something like this without a big push from the people. Our goal is to provide that push by working to: raise awareness of the project and its benefits; educate ourselves and others about the regulatory and budgetary processes underlying successful infrastructure projects; participate in and try to influence these processes, and educate others on how they can do the same; raise money via grants and donations to fund planning and design work; work with contractors and stakeholders to develop credible and feasible plans with reliable cost estimates for construction and maintenance; work with local and provincial governments to find solutions to the barriers they face in building projects like this. If you want more on the What, Where, Why and How, listen to these interviews with: Director Tannis Braithwaite Project Manager Allan Kindrat What some of our supporters have to say about the project "We believe that this initiative, in addition to attracting a greater number of tourists to the Sunshine Coast and beyond, will help accelerate the shift to a lower impact, more sustainable form of tourism, as well as provide foundational support for the emergence of existing and emerging green tourism businesses on the Sunshine Coast.” Annie Wise / Executive Director / Sunshine Coast Tourism “The Connect the Coast Society's goal of building a MUP from Langdale to Sechelt and, eventually, from Sechelt to Lund, will benefit Sunshine Coast residents and visitors alike. In particular, residents who do not or cannot drive, our elders and our youth will benefit from the addition of a safe and cost-effective active transportation option to our limited transportation network, which is currently designed for and dominated by motorized vehicles.” Catherine Leach / Executive Director / Sunshine Coast Community Services “The Connect the Coast project provides an opportunity to begin transforming how people get around on the Sunshine Coast. This infrastructure would provide safe, alternative transportation choices that people on the Sunshine Coast don’t currently enjoy.” Anna Lattanzi / Working Group Member / Sunshine Coast Climate Action Network “Connect the Coast aims to connect the diverse communities within the Sunshine Coast by establishing vital cycling and pedestrian infrastructure. This All Ages and Abilities (AAA) initiative is being spearheaded by Transportation Choices Sunshine Coast (TraC), and holds remarkable potential to bring notable benefits that will enhance the health and well-being of our coastal region's residents and visitors.” Dr Moliehi Khaketla / Medical Health Officer / Vancouver Coastal Health For a discussion of the barriers to building multi-use paths in BC’s rural areas, see Exploring the Lack of Active Transportation Infrastructure in British Columbia , a 2025 report prepared for Connect the Coast by Drewyn Lau. Previous | Next

< Back Free Intro to E-bikes Webinar June 24th! Jun 10, 2024 Thinking of buying an e-bike? Learn about considerations for choosing an e-bike plus battery charging and maintenance tips in this free webinar! Are you thinking of buying an e-bike? E-bikes have become very popular on the Sunshine Coast and for good reason! They’re one of the funnest ways to get to work, school, run errands, or simply for recreation. And need we mention getting up School Road??? There’s a myriad of types and brands out there, so how do you choose? Join us June 24th at 7 pm for a one-hour webinar hosted by HUB Cycling . We’ll cover considerations for choosing an ebike, battery charging and maintenance tips, and bust a few myths along the way. Register Previous Next

Media 2026 March - Get Moving Monthly Feature: Connect the Coast January - The Path to a Greener Coast: Why the Connect the Coast trail is a game-changer – Bicycle Broker 2025 October - Connect the Coast shares multi-use path design - Coast Reporter August - Letter: Some good news for everyone in Highway 101 study - Coast Reporter May - What's happening with the Connect the Coast project? - Coast Reporter March - It's Good To Share - ITS International January - Opinion: Act, before another person dies on Highway 101 - Coast Reporter 2024 May - What's happening with the Connect the Coast project? - Coast Reporter March - Sunshine Coast Tourism makes cycling network presentation to qathet Regional District directors - Coast Reporter February - More cyclists than ever are biking onto the Langdale ferry - Coast Reporter February - A new route from Sechelt to Lund, for humans, not cars - Coast Reporter 2023 November - What’s next for the Langdale to West Sechelt active transportation route proposal? - Coast Reporter Previous | Next

< Back Slow Food Cycle is July 28th! May 9, 2024 Join us for a fun day of cycling on the Sunshine Coast visiting local food producers, ciders and craft breweries, and local artisans. Tickets go on sale May 20th. Previous Next

< Back November 2nd is the next Active Advocacy night Oct 27, 2023 Come see Cedric's electric bike-operated shoulder sweeper in action! Our next Active Advocacy event will be Thursday, November 2nd where we will clear the shoulders on Roberts Creek Road. Meet at Up The Creek Backpackers Hostel at 5 pm and be prepared to sweep with fellow members until dark. Hope to see you there! If you'd like to be added to the volunteer list for notices, please contact us . Previous Next

< Back Join us at Car Free on Cowrie Aug 22, 2024 Join us on Cowrie Street in Sechelt for a day of family-friendly fun! We’re transforming the street into a car-free paradise to celebrate the local businesses and offer fun activities everyone can enjoy, including live music from local band The Hook, food vendors, a beer garden featuring tasty beverages from Batch 44 and Brickers Cider, bike polo, free bike tuneups, bike decorating, and more. Don't miss our unique "Pedal 'n Polish" (like a Show 'n Shine but with bikes)! Join us on Cowrie Street in Sechelt for a day of family-friendly fun! We’re transforming the street into a car-free paradise to celebrate the local businesses and offer fun activities everyone can enjoy, including live music from local band The Hook , food vendors, a beer garden featuring tasty beverages from Batch 44 and Brickers Cider , bike polo, free bike tuneups, bike decorating, and more. Don't miss our unique "Pedal 'n Polish" (like a Show 'n Shine but with bikes)! Previous Next

Which bike rack is best? Not all bike racks are equal. Bicycle styles have changed over the years (think e-bikes with fat tires, bike trailers for children and groceries, and the longer tag-along and cargo bicycles). Certain bike racks work better than others for accommodating all types of cyclists in a community [1] . The two examples below are good choices because they provide two points of contact between the bicycle and the rack and permit the bicycle to be supported in an upright position [2] . The cost of a single U-shape bike rack starts around $190 before installation. Good choices Poor choices 1. Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals. (2015). Essentials of bike parking: Selecting and installing bicycle parking that works. Retrieved from: https://www.apbp.org/assets/docs/EssentialsofBikeParking_FINA.pdf 2. City of Coquitlam. (n.d.) Bicycle parking design guidelines. Retrieved from: https://www.coquitlam.ca/DocumentCenter/View/5280/Bicycle-Parking- Design-Guidelines-PDF references