About Us Connect the Coast is a project of TraC in association with Connect the Coast Society. To contact Connect the Coast Society directly, email us at office@connectthecoast.org Connect the Coast Society is a BC Society and Canadian Registered Charity. Donations are gratefully accepted, and tax receipts can be issued for donations over $100. Board of Directors (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. Previous | Home

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

Assessment and Prioritization Langdale Ferry Terminal to Sechelt Village In 2022, TraC hired a professional transportation planner, Gavin Davidson of GJD Planning, to examine the Highway 101 corridor between the Langdale Ferry Terminal and Sechelt Village, determine the feasibility of building multi-use active transportation infrastructure along the route in the highway right-of-way, recommend a type of infrastructure suitable for each section of right-of-way based on existing infrastructure and land use patterns, and provide a high level cost estimate for construction. To do this, GJD Planning mapped the width of the Highway 101 right-of-way and existing roadway, and the location of driveways, property parcel boundaries, gas and water lines, street lights, power poles and bus stops. This information allowed us to identify conflict points and to see how much space was available between the edge of the existing highway and the boundary of the existing right-of-way at each location along the route -- space that could be used to accommodate new active transportation infrastructure. GJD Planning then reviewed the density and land use patterns in each area in order to identify and recommend a type of infrastructure (e.g., protected uni-directional bike lane, separated bi-directional multi-use path, etc) suitable for each area. This information was used to divide the route into 22 segments (plus 3 segments suggested as a possible alternative route). Segments were grouped into bundles that would effectively connect destinations. For example, the segments identified as segments 5-7 were grouped together in order to connect (what was then) the last controlled crossing in upper Gibsons (at Pratt Road) to the turn-off to Roberts Creek at Lower Road. The final step was to prioritize sections of the route for development. To do this, GJD Planning developed a multiple accounts evaluation that considered factors such as projected demand, safety and connectivity, community support, and cost of construction. The Gibsons – Roberts Creek Connector was identified as the top priority section for development based on this evaluation. View the full report prepared by GJD Planning: Preliminary Design Report for Landale to Sechelt here . Sechelt Village to Lund Following publication of the Langdale to Sechelt Preliminary Design Report, Sunshine Coast Tourism hired GJD Planning to repeat the process described above for the Highway 101 corridor between Sechelt and Lund. View the GJD Planning Preliminary Design Report for Sechelt to Lund here . Previous | Next

Image created by Beyond Typical and is an accurate representation of Highway 101 with our proposed Multi-Use Path, near Oceanview Drive. The proposed infrastructure will improve safety and accessibility. Connect the Coast is a project to build AAA active transportation infrastructure along the Sunshine Coast Highway What’s New and What’s Next What, Where, Why and How Assessment and Prioritization Connecting Gibsons & Roberts Creek Media About Us

Become a member TraC is a member-based organization. The more members we have, the stronger our voice and influence. For only $10 per year, you can help support our vision for more sustainable transportation initiatives on the Sunshine Coast. Members get the benefit of joining a unique group of enthusiastic individuals working together to improve walking, cycling, and transit options in our community through education, advocacy, and fun member events. Help keep TraC spinning and become a member today! INSTRUCTIONS: Choose your membership option below. Or you can pay via e-transfer . If you're not sure if you're already a member or not, contact us and we'll let you know! Annual Subscription Price $10.00 One-year membership Price $10.00

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.

Advocacy Local government advocacy We regularly engage with local government and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) on safer cycling and walking options. Active transportation report card A one-page report card for the Sunshine Coast on selected active transportation metrics, updated every few years. Free transit for students Supporting free transit for secondary school students on the Sunshine Coast. Active Advocacy Monthly road sweeping and other activities to make cycling safer on the Sunshine Coast. Active travel for kids TraC is an active member of Vancouver Coastal Health's Active Travel for Kids committee along with reps from SD46, local government, and more. Cycle tourism Download our 29 Tips for Cycle Tourists and Economic Benefits of Cycle Tourism infographic.

Sunshine Coast Car Free Day (Car Free on Cowrie) happens September 7th, 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 7th, 2024, 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 Cost September 7th, 2024 (Saturday) 12pm-5pm 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 The Hook Pedal & Polish bike show beer garden bike valet (easy bike parking) free bike tune-ups food trucks bike polo crokinole and pickleball kids activities lots more Attendance is free! Food and drinks will be sold by vendors. Event Sponsors 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

Resources Who you gonna call??? Sunshine Coast Active Transportation corridors are a maze of jurisdictional responsibility. If you have a safety or other concern, here’s a primer on where to direct it. Cycle Tourism on the Sunshine Coast Download our tip sheet on 29 Tips for Attracting Cyclists plus an infographic on the Economic Benefits of Cycle Tourism . Intro to E-bikes Webinar Are you thinking of buying an e-bike? View this webinar recording hosted by HUB Cycling to learn about considerations for choosing an ebike, battery charging, maintenance tips, and more! Special thanks to the Clean BC Go Electric Emotive program for their support in making this webinar available . Sunshine Coast Bike Route App Download the Sunshine Coast Bike Route app ! It contains everything cyclists need to enjoy a ride on the Coast: route options, hill profiles, restaurants and other sites of interest. Bike Parking on the Sunshine Coast View the results of our 2024 survey on the need for new or additional bike parking.

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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