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A multi-use path for the Sunshine Coast What is Connect the Coast? Connect the Coast is a project to advocate and plan for the creation of cycling and pedestrian infrastructure to connect Sunshine Coast communities along the Highway 101 corridor. This all ages and abilities (AAA) infrastructure will benefit the community in numerous ways. This project was initiated by TraC, and it’s now led by the Sunshine Coast-based Connect the Coast Society, a Canadian registered charity. Multi-use paths exist in communities throughout BC and are essential transportation and recreation resources for cyclists and pedestrians. Multi-use path in Tofino Participants in the 2023 Slow Food Cycle in Gibsons Why do we need a multi-use path? A multi-use path will provide many benefits to residents, visitors and local businesses: Increased tourism and local business revenue Reduced use of, and reliance on, private motor vehicles Reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle kilometres travelled Safe transportation alternatives for those who cannot or choose not to drive Greater equity of access to the transportation network Enhanced population health Increased employment and recreational opportunities Envisioning a safer highway With the following visualizations, we can see how the proposed multi-use path will transform sections of Highway 101, creating a safe and accessible active transportation corridor for everyone. How the proposed infrastructure will improve safety and accessibility near Oceanview Drive A vision for the future of Highway 101 near Pratt Road, with the proposed multi-use path What is TraC doing to develop a multi-use path? In 2022, TraC paid for a professional to dive into what’s involved in creating a multi-use path along the Highway 101 corridor from Langdale to West Sechelt. Here’s a link to the preliminary design report. The report separates the full length of the path into 25 segments, and it presents recommendations for prioritization of the various segments based on positive impact, cost, and other factors. This study was funded by a generous TraC member. The Connect the Coast Society board is working with local government (the Town of Gibsons, the District of Sechelt, and the Sunshine Coast Regional District), and has engaged with the Squamish and shíshálh nations, and with the provincial Ministry of Transportation and Transit to further this initiative. Want to learn about Connect the Coast in audio form? Here's a podcast episode from October 21, 2024 with Connect the Coast director Tannis Braithwaite (alternatively, here's a link: https://pca.st/toreubo6 ). And here's a podcast episode from August 8, 2025 with the Design Lead for Connect the Coast, Allan Kindrat (alternatively, here's a link: https://pca.st/rvxqscve ). First priority segment, progress to date As of October 2025, the Conceptual Design for the first priority segment is 90% complete. This is a 2.5-kilometre stretch from Pratt Road in Gibsons to Lower Road in Roberts Creek. Our project milestones now include the following (click on the links to access the publicly-available documents): Conceptual Design Drawings (90% complete) Class B Construction Cost Estimate Environmental Overview Assessment and Archaeological Overview Assessment , ensuring the project proceeds in an environmentally and culturally responsible manner. First priority segment of the multi-use path: Pratt Road to Lower Road The diagram below shows the main steps for planning, designing, and building the first segment of the multi-use path. The green bars indicate the progress for each step. The Connect the Coast Society received funding for planning work on this segment from the federal government, Sunshine Coast Regional District, Town of Gibsons, BC Cycling Coalition, and private donors. Connect the Coast has engaged a project engineer and, on February 6, 2025, held its second stakeholder engagement session with stakeholders whose participation is essential to project success. Meetings with these stakeholders will continue throughout the design process. Additionally, there will be a first public engagement session on October 7, 2025 . Connect the Coast board member Alun Woolliams presenting to the Sunshine Coast Regional District Second priority segment Connect the Coast is now seeking funding to initiate planning work on the second priority segment. This second segment is 3 km long and goes from the Roberts Creek Provincial Park Campground to Field Road in ts’ukw’um (Wilson Creek). Second priority segment of the multi-use path: Roberts Creek Campground to Field Road Completion of the first and second priority segments will permit off-highway travel all the way from Gibsons to ts’ukw’um (Wilson Creek). The locations of the two priority segments are shown in the following map. The locations of the first and second priority segments for the multi-use path Community support “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 Multi-use path in Halifax Connect the Coast Society board members As mentioned earlier, the Connect the Coast project was initiated by TraC, and it’s now led by the Sunshine Coast-based Connect the Coast Society, a Canadian registered charity. Here's background info about the volunteer board members of the Connect the Coast Society. Tannis Braithwaite, Treasurer – Tannis is a lawyer and long-time cycling advocate. With others she successfully advocated for cycling infrastructure in Vancouver, leading to the network of cycle paths that now traverse the downtown core and beyond. Through her advocacy work, Tannis has built considerable expertise in the policies and regulations associated with our roads, highways and active transportation infrastructure. Stephen Forgacs, Secretary – Stephen is a corporate communications specialist with experience in journalism, investor and public relations and fundraising communications. Prior to moving to Roberts Creek in 2016, he led the marketing and communications efforts for the successful $200-million fundraising campaign to support the construction of a new BC Children’s Hospital. Stephen also chairs the Transportation Choices Sunshine Coast (TraC) board. Scott Nelson, President – Scott is a tech entrepreneur and long-time cycling advocate who, with Tannis, advocated for cycling infrastructure in Vancouver. In the early 1990s Scott founded Communicopia, one of Canada’s first web development companies. Scott has served on the board of the Vancouver Community Network and the Society Promoting Environmental Conservation. Scott lives in Sechelt. Sandra Philips, Director – Sandra is an entrepreneur and international expert on shared mobility. She was appointed CEO of car-sharing co-op Modo in October 2024. She is the chair and founder of movmi, an agency focused on shared mobility, from micro mobility to carsharing to Mobility-as-a-Service. movmi’s clients range from public agencies (Translink, City of Vancouver, State of Luxembourg) to Fortune 500 companies (BMW, Honda), to new mobility startups. She is a winner of TED Next Visionary and BC Business Change Maker awards and a Clean 50 honoree. She lives in Sechelt. Alun Woolliams, Vice-president – Alun is a software developer and past-chair of TraC. A long-time Sunshine Coast resident, Alun has played a key role in advancing TraC’s vision in which Sunshine Coast residents enjoy a safe and efficient network of sustainable and active transportation options. Alun has deep relationships in our community and is highly regarded by Gibsons, Sechelt and Sunshine Coast Regional District staff and elected officials for his calm and reasoned approach to advocacy. He lives in Roberts Creek. For information or to make a donation, please email connect.the.coast.society@gmail.com . Resources Preliminary design report - Langdale to Sechelt Conceptual Design Drawings (90% complete) - First priority segment, Pratt Rd to Lower Rd Class B Construction Cost Estimate - First priority segment, Pratt Rd to Lower Rd Environmental Overview Assessment - N. Fletcher Rd to Highland/Lower Rd Archaeological Overview Assessment - N. Fletcher Rd to Highland/Lower Rd BCCC Bike Sense podcast - Trailblazers Unite! Connecting the Sunshine Coast from Langdale to Lund (with Tannis Braithwaite) BCCC Bike Sense podcast - The Trail Builder's Playbook: Allan Kindrat's Guide to Making Paths Possible Report: Exploring the Lack of Active Transportation Infrastructure in British Columbia Preliminary design report - Sechelt to Lund Public engagement session with design lead Allan Kindrat, recorded on 2025-10-07

Sunshine Coast Car Free Day (Car Free on Cowrie) happens September 6th, 2024 in Sechelt. Join us for the Sunshine Coast's Car Free Day Get ready to embrace the freedom of the open road—without the cars! Join us for Car Free on Cowrie, an exhilarating celebration of community and fun! On September 6th, 2025, Cowrie Street will transform into a car-free haven, inviting locals and visitors alike to explore vibrant Cowrie Street in a whole new way. This is more than just a fun day out—it’s a chance to appreciate our shared environment and to strengthen our community bonds. So, leave the car behind, grab your bike, put on your walking shoes, and come celebrate with us! Event Details Date Time Location Who's it for What Why Cost September 6th, 2025 12pm-4pm Cowrie Street in Sechelt Everyone! There'll be fun for all ages. This is a family-friendly event. Car Free on Cowrie is a community-based, volunteer-run event on the Sunshine Coast, BC, which closes a busy street to car traffic and sets up a day-long community festival to promote active transportation and public spaces. It is similar to other Car Free Days held around the world. Highlights of Car Free on Cowrie include: live music by Them Ordinary Things Pedal & Polish bike show beer + cider garden bike valet (easy bike parking) free bike tune-ups food trucks bike polo crokinole and pickleball kids activities lots more It's an opportunity to see Cowrie Street transform from a busy traffic corridor into a vibrant public space filled with music, art, and people connecting. Attendance is free! Food and drinks will be sold by vendors. The Sunshine Coast Slow Food Cycle is brought to you by TraC, a local member-based active transportation group. TraC’s mission is 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. If you care about making it easier for all Sunshine Coast residents to get to where they’re going without always having to use a car, please consider becoming a member! Join TraC

< 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 October 5th is the next Active Advocacy Event! Sep 11, 2023 For our next Active Advocacy event, we will be cleaning up The Great Wall of Sechelt! Join us! TraC’s Fall return to Active Advocacy starts Thursday, October 5th at the Great Wall of Sechelt . Meet at 6pm at the corner of Highway 101 and Shorncliffe Beach Access road (opposite the Law Courts) and we’ll head up to the separated bike path that runs parallel to the highway and at the foot of the Great Wall. It’s currently overrun with blackberry brambles and weeds and is impossible to ride on. Arm yourself with good gloves and some pruners and help TraC clear the way! Previous Next

Bike Valet What's a bicycle valet? A bicycle valet is a volunteer-run service at events where attendees can park their bike in a secured area for free! A valet volunteer will always be present to check in/out your bike so you don’t have to worry about securing your bike while you’re enjoying the event. Why use a bike valet or host one? The service encourages attendees to ride their bicycles to the event. The benefits to users are a happier, healthier commute and not having to worry about securing your bike. For event organizers it helps create a “greener” event since it encourages alternative transportation and reduces problems with traffic congestion and vehicle parking which can interfere with event logistics and cause safety problems. Contact us to host a valet! How it works The bike valet works similar to a coat-check: Bring your bike to the valet. You will be given a card and a copy will be placed on your bike. BE SURE NOT TO LOSE THIS CARD! You will need this to pick up your bike. Your bike will be parked in a enclosed, highly-visible, volunteer-manned area. A volunteer will always be next to the bike area during the event to ensure your bike is secure. When it’s time to go home, bring your card and a volunteer will give you your bike! As the valet relies on volunteers, it is important to have a fixed closing time. All users will be asked to pick their bike up by a set time, determined with the event organizers. What happens if I lose my card? We rarely have problems and don’t expect you to lose your card. Treat it like cash, a driver’s license or another important document. How much is it? It’s completely free for people to leave their bikes at the bike valet. If you are an event organizer and would like to host one, we will set up and take down the valet at no charge. You have two options for manning the valet. Option 1: Your event provides the valet volunteers. We recommend at least two volunteers over the course of a shift. This way one can relieve the other at various times. We will train your volunteers how to run it. Option 2: We run the valet. We charge a hourly rate to operate. Can I park my child’s chariot or trailer? Yes! You can also leave your helmet and other cycling accessories by your bike. What happens if I forget to pick up my bike? By using the service you agree that we are not responsible for any bikes or associated equipment left after the valet closes. Leftover bikes will be left with the event organizers. Then it would be up to you to contact the event organizer to retrieve your bike. Are there other bike valets? We are certainly not the first group to organize a bike valet. Bicycle valets have been implemented in many areas of the world including the very successful Bicycle Valet in Vancouver, BC run by BEST. Interested in hosting a bike valet? Contact us !

Are you curious about e-bikes? 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 out there, so how do you choose? Watch this webinar recording sponsored by the Clean BC Go Electric Emotive program and hosted by HUB Cycling where we cover considerations for choosing an ebike, battery charging, maintenance tips, and bust a few myths along the way. Special thanks to the Clean BC Go Electric Emotive program for their support in making this happen.

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

Get involved Current volunteer openings Do you feel passionate about active transportation and climate change? Become a TraC volunteer! Please contact us if any of the opportunities below interest you. Pender Harbour Rep Champion Pender Harbour active transportation issues Present occasionally to board Attend meetings with relevant local government representatives 1-2 hours per month Event volunteers Help organize specific events, e.g. Slow Food cycle, musical night rides, bike scavenger hunt, bike valet, etc. Attend planning meeting(s). ~4-5 hours per event Active advocacy Participate in monthly road sweeping and other cycle safety work. 1-2 hours per month Schools Liaison Liaise with schools, PACs and parents on active transportation issues. Support schools with resources, advice, etc. Update board occasionally. One hour per week (could be a shared position). Bike Valet Pick up bike valet supplies and set up at event. Store bikes and give out tickets. Return bikes when picked up. Take down bike valet set-up. 3-4 hours per event. Bike Tune-ups Perform free bike tune-ups at community events. Set up and take down bike tune-up tent. Contact us!

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< Back Car Free on Cowrie is Saturday, September 7th May 11, 2024 Cowrie Street in Sechelt will be turned into a car-free zone with live music, food vendors, community booths, bike polo, free e-bike test rides, Pedal & Polish show, and more! Don't miss it! Previous Next

< Back 2023 Report On Activities Dec 20, 2023 2023 was a busy year, find out what we got up to here. 2023 Report on Activities Advocacy Connect the Coast TraC is actively supporting advocacy efforts for the construction of a multi-use path (MUP) between Langdale and Sechelt. This initiative is now being led by the Connect the Coast Society (CTCS).Established in November 2022, CTCS is a registered charity that is solely focused on the MUP project. Two TraC board members also serve on the five-person CTCS board. Following the completion of a preliminary study a year ago, the Society’s focus in 2023 was on raising awareness of the initiative, building municipal support and seeking grant funding for the next phase of its work, specifically, the development of a detailed feasibility and planning study for the construction of a MUP on the highest priority segment. The District of Sechelt, the Sunshine Coast Regional District and the Town of Gibsons have all provided, or been asked to provide, letters of support for the MUP initiative. The Society has also engaged with the Shishalh and Squamish nations through their official channels. Statements of support and, in some cases, formal partnerships, are required for some grant applications. CTCS anticipates grant funding will play a vital role in moving the initiative forward. The Society has also received letters of support from various community organisations, including the Sunshine Coast Regional Economic Development Organization and Sunshine Coast Tourism, among others. The priority segment, described as sections 4 to 7 in the preliminary report, extends from North Fletcher Rd in Upper Gibsons to Highland Rd in Roberts Creek. A considerable amount of work is required to plan for MUP construction on this segment. This includes archaeological and environment assessments, development of conceptual and detailed engineering plans, and government and public consultation and engagement. The Society estimates the cost of planning - which will get us to a shovel-ready state for this first segment - to be approximately $1.5 million. To get this planning underway we are in the process of applying for a federal Green Municipal Fund grant, which could generate up to $175,000 in matching funds if we are able to raise another $175,000 from our municipal partners and other sources. The Society is also applying for a Rural Economic Diversification Infrastructure Program grant of up to $500,000. The Society is also seeking planning and financial support from the provincial government directly, and to that end has met with Minister Rob Fleming, from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, other members of his ministry, and with Jonathan Robinson, executive director of Healthy Living and Health Promotion in the Ministry of Health. TraC and the Society are grateful for the role MLA Nicholas Simon has played in helping us engage with the provincial government. The Society’s work is still primarily volunteer driven. In 2023 TraC was awarded a $22,000 grant from the federal Community Services Recovery Fund to build fundraising capacity and capability for the Connect the Coast initiative. These funds have been used to build a government relations program, which is essential to the initiative’s success and fundraising, and to develop a fundraising plan. In addition, private donors have contributed approximately $60,000 to support the initiative to date. In the year ahead, the Society will maintain its focus on stakeholder engagement, fundraising and getting next-phase planning underway. Town of Gibsons In 2022, TraC worked with staff at the Town of Gibsons to obtain a grant from the province to develop an Active Transportation Network Plan and in February of this year the Town of Gibsons was awarded a grant. The purpose of this process is to develop a comprehensive active transportation network that will enable residents and visitors to safely get around on foot or with wheels to various locations within the Town. TraC is an active member on the Advisory Committee along with other community organisations. District of Sechelt TraC continued to act as a District of Sechelt referral agency. This means that development plans that impact Active Transportation are forwarded to TraC to provide comments. This year we provided feedback on the following referrals: Subdivision Application 3320-2022-05 - DL 3259 Tuwanek Subdivision 3320-2022-13 - 5100 Chapman Road Rezoning application 3360-2022-06 - Lot 5 Tower Road 5981 Shoal Way Rezoning Application - 3360-2022-02 We also contributed to the update of the District of Sechelt Transportation Master Plan through document review and participation in a workshop. The Mason Road phase of the federal-provincial jointly funded Active Transportation Infrastructure Improvement Project in West Sechelt is almost complete. This phase connects the Sunshine Coast Highway and Reeves Road with a multi-use path separated from automobile traffic. The next phase of the project will improve infrastructure on Reeves Road to the Crowston Connector and Kinnikinnick Park. MOTI Outside our engagement with Connect the Coast and the VCH Active Travel for Kids Committee TraC did not have any other engagement with MOTI. SCRD TraC and Connect the Coast worked with the SCRD and requested support for the Connect the Coast preliminary design, plans to move forward with our feasibility and started the process of requesting financial support for our Green Municipal Fund grant. Bike Counter This past year TraC finally received funding to purchase a bike counter from Vancouver Coastal Health and the BC Cycling Coalition. In October, volunteers learned how to set-up the counter and piloted it in front of Roberts Creek Elementary. SD46 has since asked to have it placed in front of Gibsons Elementary. The next stop will be in front of Elphinstone Secondary/Hwy #101 to collect bi-ennial data for the next version of TraC’s Active Transportation Progress Report. Going forward, the counter is available to be placed anywhere on the coast. Active Transportation Progress Report The next version of TraC’s AT Progress Report (formerly known as the AT Report Card ) is almost complete and will be released by the end of the year. Other Advocacy In 2023, we attended MP Patrick Weiler’s pre-budget consultation. We also held private meetings with newly elected local government representatives to discuss active transportation issues. Events Active Advocacy Nights This year we significantly ramped up our Active Advocacy Nights with events like highway road sweeping in Sechelt, Selma Park, Davis Bay, Roberts Creek and Gibsons, plus levelling out a slightly challenging corner on Helen’s Way in Gibsons. TraC sincerely thanks all volunteers who come out to these fun and important evenings for a bit of cycle love, sweat and beers. TraC’s active advocacy nights inspired the design and fabrication of a prototype bike lane sweeper pulled by bike. This sweeper enables efficient removal of debris - such as scattered rocks, nails, glass, etc. - with an electrically powered brush that lifts debris into bins at the back of the sweeper. The sweeper can be pulled by any bike (but e-bikes help on hills) with the use of a standard bike trailer connection. It was built at Lal Bikes in Wilson Creek in collaboration with Pierre Lermant from California, who had the original idea for such a sweeper. The sweeper was thoroughly tested, with the learning from this testing going into the design of a next prototype sweeper. The long term goal is to explore whether these bike lane sweepers could be commercially built in quantity for use everywhere where bike lane sweeping is needed. Slow Food Cycle Over 300 cyclists participated in the first annual Sunshine Coast Slow Food Cycle July 30 in Upper Gibsons. Presented by TraC with generous support from sponsors, including the Founding Sponsor, the Sunshine Coast Credit Union, the event enabled cyclists to visit up to 14 participating venues on a self-guided route. Event highlights included food samples from roadside farm stands, build-your-own pizza with ingredients you gather yourself, tours of larger-scale farming operations and having a chance to converse directly with informed food producers and farmers. Also, we heard overwhelming support for how events like this that support cyclists gathering together in a safe way greatly increased their appreciation and respect for the community we have on the coast. We received very positive feedback from participating vendors and participants. One participant’s quote is worth mentioning. They said, “It was amazing to see all the cyclists attending, stop at farms I had never been to and talk to the farmers, and simply the community of it.“ We are happy to announce we will be putting this event on again on July 28, 2024 (tentative) in collaboration with the One Straw Society and other community members. Town of Gibsons E-Bike Ride In June, TraC invited Town of Gibsons councillors, staff, and other community representatives from SD46 and Vancouver Coastal Health on a guided e-bike tour of Gibsons. The 1.5 hour tour demonstrated some of the current safety challenges of cycling in our community, but also showcased the joys of e-biking and how it is making cycling much easier for all in Gibsons. Following the tour, one grinning councillor said they had not been on a bike since 1976, and subsequently purchased their own e-bike two days later! GoByBike Weeks TraC hosted Celebration Stations in Gibsons and Sechelt during GoByBike Weeks in May and a fun wrap-up party at The Gumboot for all volunteers and riders. Earth Day In April, TraC hosted their annual booth at the Robert Creek Earth Day festival. There was a bike valet, bike tune-ups, and lots of discussion on the potential for more active transportation on the coast. The Engine Inside Movie Screening In November, TraC hosted a successful screening of the cycling movie, “The Engine Inside” at the Heritage Playhouse. The event was a partnership between Trac and Shoreline Law and coordinated by TraC member, Tim Howard. Tickets (135) sold quickly. Schools and Youth VCH Active Travel for Kids Committee TraC continues to collaborate with this group of organisations to explore ways to encourage more active travel for kids on the Sunshine Coast. Attendees include: Vancouver Coastal Health, SD46, District of Sechelt, SCRD, Town of Gibsons, and SCRD Transit. A new coordinator, Sally McBride, has taken over from Lianne Carley. They have recently identified five areas of concern that they plan to focus their advocacy efforts on. Many thanks to Jody Schick who continues to support these efforts with his suggestions and research on appropriate AT infrastructure goals. SD46 Active School Travel Support TraC has also supported SD46 and their Active Travel Coordinator, Johan Strohman, with their own AT activities. Over the past year we have: Attended strategy planning meetings. Participated in an SD46 meeting with ICBC to discuss ways to make active school travel safer for kids on the Coast. Attended additional site visits with ICBC and Town of Gibsons. Helped with four ICBC Road Safety Blitzes held at schools across the coast. Donated prize money for Active Travel Weeks. Placed the bike counter in front of Gibsons Elementary. SD46 continues to work seriously in the area of active school travel. NDVR Video In 2018, TraC received a grant from Vancouver Coastal Health to purchase ten bikes for the NDVR program in Sechelt. NDVR is a Sunshine Coast Alternative School (SCAS) program for at-risk youth in grades 5-7. For five years now, students in NDVR have learned how to ride bikes safely and have worked on their skills on local mountain biking trails. Local filmmaker and TraC member Greg Compton wanted to highlight some of TraC’s achievements and chose to feature the success of the NDVR program. The video includes SCAS outdoor education teacher Tom Harder who shows how he teaches students to ride bikes confidently on pavement and local trails, building life-long skills. The video has been shared by SCAS teachers, by SD46 and is currently on the TraC website. Free Transit for Youth Feasibility Study In the fall, TraC actively assisted a consultant hired by the SCRD to conduct a feasibility study on free transit for youth on the Sunshine Coast. These results will be presented to the SCRD board in November. Other Activities Other activities that TraC has been up to in 2023 include: Hosted a table at the Greenline Electric Ferries Open House. Hosted a table at the Banff Mountain Film Fest. Organisation Membership TraC’s membership increased by 68% in 2023 to 222 members. There are also 1,100 subscribers on our mailing list. Thirty-one percent of our subscribers are “highly engaged and often open and click” our email newsletters. The majority of members (60%) are on an annual subscription plan that renews automatically via PayPal. New Website & Logo In early 2023, TraC received a new logo courtesy of member Pamela Lee. In September we created a new website with more functionality for events. Thank You! TraC would like to thank all our directors, volunteers, and members who worked hard this year to make all these activities happen. If you would like to become one of our amazing volunteers please contact us . Previous Next

Past Events Car Free Day 2025 No cars on Cowrie for a day! Read More Slow Food Cycle 2025 All-ages event giving tourists and residents alike the change to cycle to local farms in Upper Gibsons in a community-focused Sunday in July. Read More Car Free Day 2024 No cars on Cowrie for a day! Read More Slow Food Cycle 2024 All-ages event giving tourists and residents alike the change to cycle to local farms in Upper Gibsons in a community-focused Sunday in July. Read More