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Award recipient (20-minute presentation)
British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Transit – Cycle 16 Multi-Use Pathway: A Grassroots Model for Rural Connectivity
In partnership with WSP Canada Inc.
The Cycle 16 Multi-Use Pathway is a major active transportation project in northern British Columbia, creating a 15-kilometre-long, 3-metre-wide paved pathway along the Highway 16 corridor linking the Town of Smithers and the Village of Telkwa. Designed to move pedestrians and cyclists off the shoulder of a busy highway, the separated route significantly improves safety while strengthening regional connectivity. Since the opening of the Smithers Connector, over 15,000 trips have been recorded, demonstrating strong demand for safer walking and cycling infrastructure. Beyond safety, Cycle 16 supports tourism, connects rural workers to employment centres, and encourages a shift from vehicle travel, reducing emissions. The project is also notable for its innovative governance model. Initiated by the non-profit Cycle 16 Trail Society, it evolved into a partnership among local governments, WSP Canada, and the provincial Ministry of Transportation and Transit, which now owns and maintains the corridor. This collaborative framework provides a transferable model for rural active transportation projects across Canada.
Presenters: Nini Nytepchuk, BCMOTT and Allan Kindrat, WSP Canada Inc.
Award finalists (10-minute presentations)
City of Edmonton – Active Transportation Implementation Acceleration Program
Presenter: Justin Belau, City of Edmonton
City of Coquitlam – Guildford Way Transportation Improvements
In partnership with ISL Engineering
Presenter: Doug McLeod, City of Coquitlam
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