Active Transportation Plan
Consultation has concluded

Are you ready to walk, cycle and roll?
The District of Central Saanich is launching its first Active Transportation Plan. Thank you for your feedback to date! The draft is now published for public comment.
The draft plan:
- Includes extensive research and community feedback
- Identifies priority projects, actions and policies that support and encourage walking, cycling, rolling and transit integration
- Considers traffic safety
- Identifies potential transit-related improvements
- Will be designed to be financially reasonable for a small, rural community
Are you ready to walk, cycle and roll?
The District of Central Saanich is launching its first Active Transportation Plan. Thank you for your feedback to date! The draft is now published for public comment.
The draft plan:
- Includes extensive research and community feedback
- Identifies priority projects, actions and policies that support and encourage walking, cycling, rolling and transit integration
- Considers traffic safety
- Identifies potential transit-related improvements
- Will be designed to be financially reasonable for a small, rural community
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Have Your Say this February!
Share Have Your Say this February! on Facebook Share Have Your Say this February! on Twitter Share Have Your Say this February! on Linkedin Email Have Your Say this February! linkWe will be hosting a series of engagement events throughout February and would encourage you to join us!
Upcoming Active Transportation Plan Public Engagement OpportunitiesPublic Forum (Open House)
February 8, 2020
Cultural Centre (1209 Clarke Road)11:00am – 2:00pm
Keating Neighbourhood Pop-Up Engagement
February 12, 2020
Keating Centre Parking Lot11:30am – 1:30pm
Saanichton Neighbourhood Pop-Up Engagement
February 18, 2020
Thrifty Foods Parking Lot11:30am – 1:30pm
Regional Connections Pop-Up Engagement
February 23, 2020
Panorama Recreation Centre (1885 Forest Park Drive, North Saanich)12:00pm – 3:00pm
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Talking transportation at the Saanichton Village Design Plan open house
Share Talking transportation at the Saanichton Village Design Plan open house on Facebook Share Talking transportation at the Saanichton Village Design Plan open house on Twitter Share Talking transportation at the Saanichton Village Design Plan open house on Linkedin Email Talking transportation at the Saanichton Village Design Plan open house linkOn Saturday, September 14, 2019, a member of our Active Transportation Team was on hand at the Saanichton Village Design Plan open house to talk with residents and business owners about the village's transportation challenges and opportunities. To see all the boards at the event, and learn about other upcoming Saanichton Village Design Plan events, please see the project site.
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We are rolling!
Share We are rolling! on Facebook Share We are rolling! on Twitter Share We are rolling! on Linkedin Email We are rolling! linkWe are rolling on the early stages of developing an Active Transportation Plan. Key to this work is recognizing we are a rural community with a limited tax base,and finding practical ways to support and encourage active and accessible transportation.
The team, which includes Urban Systems (architects of BC’s Active Transportation Design Guide), is currently collecting data and looking at existing trails, roads and opportunities. Beginning in early 2020 there will be many opportunities to share what your priorities are, and we’re eager to work with the community on this exciting project!
Who is Listening
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Central Saanich
Timeline
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Project implementation, summer 2019
Active Transportation Plan has finished this stageThe core project team has been formed, which includes District staff and active transportation professionals from Urban Systems (architects of BC’s Active Transportation Design Guide).
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Understanding Current Conditions, fall 2019
Active Transportation Plan has finished this stageThis phase is focused on developing a full and detailed understanding of the current state of active transportation in Central Saanich. It includes a review of plans and policies, mapping of current facilities and community destinations, and a comprehensive review of available data.
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Stakeholder and Public Feedback, January-March 2020
Active Transportation Plan has finished this stageThe community will have the opportunity to meet with the project team and/or contribute their ideas (both in person and through this site) for improving the overall active transportation network, traffic safety, and identifying current challenges and opportunities. The team will also work closely with a technical advisory committee (including the police service, BC Transit and others) and stakeholders (such as cycling groups and underrepresented groups).
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Develop Transportation Directions, Spring-Summer 2020
Active Transportation Plan has finished this stageThe understanding of current conditions and aspirations of the public and stakeholders will inform this stage of the plan and the core project team will begin to develop the Active Transportation Plan.
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Publish Draft Plan, March 2021
Active Transportation Plan has finished this stageDraft Plan released for public comment and stakeholder consultation. To be presented to Council in the Spring of 2021.
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Financial Strategy, 2021
Active Transportation Plan is currently at this stageThe work in this phase will ensure that the Active Transportation Plan considers and reflects financial implications the District and its residents are comfortable with.
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Active Transportation Plan Completion, Spring 2021
this is an upcoming stage for Active Transportation Plan