Press Release - Completed Active Transportation Network Plan

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 11, 2024

Active Transportation Network Plan is Completed in Kent

Agassiz, British Columbia – The District of Kent is excited to announce the completion of its active transportation network plan. This strategic document outlines the District’s vision and objectives for improving active transportation within Kent. This plan identifies gaps in the pedestrian and bicycle network, and aims to improve safety and the experience for people walking, biking, and rolling, providing a roadmap for priority improvements over the short-, medium-, and long-term. Recommending improvements in:

• Infrastructure such as sidewalks, trails, bicycle lanes, and multi-use pathways.
• Amenities such as signage, seating, bike parking, and lighting.
• Education and programming such as trail and pathway etiquette, bike to work week, and safety.

The Active Transportation Network Plan began in the fall of 2022 and was completed in December 2023. Involving two phases of engagement with stakeholders and community members, and a wide range of engagement activities and opportunities for the public to provide feedback. Thank you to those who participated in the community engagement, you were an integral part of this process.

To learn more, visit our website at: https://www.kentbc.ca/ATNP/

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Mayor Sylvia Pranger

District of Kent

604-796-2235