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Who we are Our Vision Sunshine Coast residents enjoy a safe and efficient network of sustainable and active transportation options. Our Mission TraC is a member-based organization that works to support healthy communities and reduce the Sunshine Coast’s carbon footprint by promoting more active and sustainable transportation alternatives to private vehicles, including cycling, walking, and transit. Become a member Board of directors Stephen Forgacs Chair Kylie Hutchinson Vice-chair Nick Smith Secretary Alun Woolliams Martin Prestage Heather Anderson Rob Bennie Cedric Eveleigh Erin Whalen Our Supporters

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

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

Sunshine Coast Bike Route What is the Sunshine Coast Bike Route? The Sunshine Coast Bike Route (SCBR) is a TraC project in partnership with the Sunshine Coast Tourism Association, local government, the Powell River Cycling Association and the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. The SC Bike Route is a designated bike-touring route linking the entire Sunshine Coast from Langdale to Powell River. It has been designed to draw more cycle tourists to the region, while also serving the needs of local cyclists. The more pedals on the road, the stronger the case for investment in bike lanes! Download the app The Sunshine Coast Bike route app is available for iPhone and contains everything cyclists need to enjoy a ride on the Coast: direct and scenic route options, hill profiles, restaurants and craft breweries and other sites of interest. Cyclists coming off the Langdale ferry are also greeted by a large Sunshine Coast Bike Route sign located in the overflow parking lot. The sign includes an overview map, directions on downloading the app, and custom made iron artwork. Local cycling tips Check out these local cycling tips . Sponsors TraC would like to thank the Sunshine Coast Community Foundation, Sunshine Coast Conservation Association, Sunshine Coast Cycling Association, BC Ferries, MOTI, TrailMapps, Phitted Designs, Beth Hawthorn Design, Tree Studios and countless volunteers for their time,

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

Dr. Kay Teschke Professor Emeritus, UB C School of Population and Public Health Research and Speakers Dr. Kay Teschke 's Cycling in Cities research program has contributed scientific evidence for building infrastructure that welcome cycling in North America. She has contributed to municipal, provincial, national, and international policies related to cycling, including reviews of traffic deaths and injuries, traffic law reform, benchmarking, helmet law reviews, and design toolkits. In January 2022, TraC hosted a lecture from Dr. Kay Teschke where she presented the results of two studies examining which types of cycle route infrastructure best promote biking and decrease injury risk. Session slides Session recording Mikael Colville-Andersen Urban designer, author, global cycling advocate Mikael Colville-Andersen is an urban designer, author, and a leading global voice in urbanism. He has worked in over 100 cities around the world, advising about how to design – and embrace – bicycle and pedestrian friendly streets in order to improve communities. Mikael is known for his pioneering philosophies about simplifying municipal planning and how towns should be designed instead of engineered. He is the author of Copenhagenize – The Definitive Guide to Global Bicycle Urbanism and host of the global television series, The Life-sized City . In 2021, Mikael presented a session to TraC members and local government a bout how we can create more livable communities on the Sunshine Coast through active transportation in our unique semi-rural location.

< 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 TraC's 2023 Annual General Meeting is Nov 28th Oct 27, 2023 Join us for guest speakers and pizza! The meeting will include a short presentation by guest speakers Neil Arason and Kirvy Quiambao of the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit on "The Five Principles for Improving and Increasing the Safety of Active Travel". Come see what we've been up to and stick around for some socialising and as usual, yummy Gumboot Pizza! Meet at 7 pm. Previous Next

< 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

< Back You're invited to TraC's 2024 AGM! Nov 27, 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

< Back Get ready for Slow Food Cycle 2025 Apr 5, 2025 Register! Grab your favourite people-powered wheels and get ready for a great day of exploring our local farms and enjoying the bounty our local food producers and artisans have to offer! Last year’s event was a huge success and this year we’re excited to announce more vendors offering a wider range of locally grown produce and artisanal prepared food and refreshments. Previous Next