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Tiina Schaeffer
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Being active on the trail through Ginter's Meadow

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​The City of Prince George features more than 100km of trails located in parks like Cottonwood Island Nature Park, LC Gunn Park, and Ginter's Meadow (pictured).
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What is Active Transportation?

Active transportation refers to any form of human-powered transportation:

  • Cross-country skiing
  • Cycling
  • In-line skating
  • Skateboarding
  • Walking
  • Wheelchair use and more.

There are many ways to engage in active transportation, like walking to the bus stop or cycling to school or work. Some benefits include:

  • Health and social wellness.
  • Helping reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Saving money on gas and parking.

Active Transportation in Prince George

CYCLING

Find information on cycling routes and bikeways around Prince George.

The City also partners with the Prince George Cycling Club to present GoByBikeBC week every spring.

  • Learn more about Cycling Routes and Bikeways
  • Download the Bikeway Map [PDF]
  • Learn more about GoByBikeBC Week
PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC

The City annually upgrades and maintains sidewalks. In addition, funds are allocated to add new ones to encourage pedestrian traffic.

A Pedestrian Network Study, completed in 2004, guides investment, policies, and programs to support pedestrians.

  • Download the Pedestrian Network Study [PDF]

HIKE ON A TRAIL

Trails of varying lengths and difficulties can be found around Prince George, including on-leash and off-leash pet-friendly options.

Many trails are fully accessible and feature amenities like outdoor washrooms, playgrounds, boat and canoe launches, and more.

  • Learn more about recreation trails
CITY PLANNING

Council approved the Prince George Active Transportation Plan in 2011 to guide the development of a continuous and safe Active Transportation Network.

  • Download the Prince George Active Transportation Plan [PDF]

A progress report on the status of implementation to-date was provided in 2018.

  • Download the Active Transportation Plan monitoring overview [PDF]
  • Download the Active Transportation Plan monitoring presentation [PDF]
  • Download the monitoring Report to Council [PDF]
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