Cycling paths, walkways, bridges and roads among improvements

NEW WESTMINSTER, BC – Twenty communities across Metro Vancouver will benefit from TransLink’s Municipal Funding Program in 2023. The $128 million program consists of 106 infrastructure projects, including improvements to greenways, cycling paths, walkways, multi-use paths, bridges and roads, in addition to maintenance of the Major Road Network. 

Through the Municipal Funding Program, TransLink contributes up to 75 percent of funding for upgrades benefitting local governments throughout the region. For projects improving the efficiency of bus operations or some priority cycling infrastructure, TransLink funds up to 100 percent of the project costs. 

This program is funded by TransLink and is part of the 2022 Investment Plan, supported by the Government of British Columbia. 

Examples of infrastructure improvements being funded from this program include:

• Vancouver
  • Arbutus Greenway – Kerrisdale ($1.75 million)
    • Cycling and walking improvements along the 8.5-kilometre Arbutus Greenway
• Coquitlam
  • Guildford Multi-Use Pathway: City Centre to Port Moody ($1.16 million)
    • Extending the Guildford Greenway from Port Moody to Pinetree Way
• Surrey
  • Nicomeckl Bridge Upgrade ($2 million)
    • Replace existing bridge structure due to sea level rise

In total, the 106 investments consist of 62 walking, cycling and multi-use paths, an additional 31 roads, structures, and bus speed upgrades and overall operation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of the Major Road Network. 

A full list of recently completed projects can be found here. 

Quotes:

Kevin Quinn, CEO, TransLink –
“Every day TransLink moves Metro Vancouver forward sustainably and reliably. With the responsibility of building transit-friendly and livable communities, we know how important it is to invest in the region we serve. TransLink has contributed to more than 100 projects as part of a $128 million infrastructure investment which will make these communities a better place to live, work, and play.”

Brad West, Mayors’ Council Chair and Mayor of Port Coquitlam –
“The Municipal Funding Program provides the infrastructure and investment that communities rely on to encourage active transportation throughout the region. Cycling paths, walkways, and bus speed upgrades are all critical components to combat climate change. We are grateful for TransLink and the provincial government who are strategic partners in making our communities vibrant and family oriented.”

Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure –
“Developing and improving cycling paths, walkways, bridges, and roads is important to ensure more families have safe and convenient ways to travel every day. This infrastructure means people can more easily choose to walk, cycle or roll instead of driving, which reduces traffic congestion, makes roads safer, improves air quality and leads to a healthier and more sustainable community.”

More information:
Municipal Funding Program video
TransLink’s Municipal Funding Program
Full list of 2023 investments
Full list of recently completed projects

Media downloads:
2023 Municipal Funding Program photo

Media contact:
TransLink Media Relations
E: media@translink.ca