City of Thunder Bay Active Transportation Plan
The Vision:
Through leadership, planning and community partnerships, Thunder Bay is a healthy, environmentally sustainable community, where active transportation is a key component of a safe, innovative, integrated transportation system that links where we all live, work and play.
The Goals:
1. Improved safety for people who are engaged in Active Transportation activities.
2. Increase the number of people walking, cycling or using other means of Active Transportation.
3. Develop policies that support Active Transportation.
4. Develop infrastructure that supports Active Transportation.
5. Develop community partnerships committed to implement a dynamic and sustainable Active Transportation plan/strategy.
The 2025 AT MasterPlan:
The original Active Transportation Advisory Committee spent 2 years developing an Active Transportation Route Masterplan. This plan was approved by City Council in November 2008. The goal of this plan is to develop a system of bike facilities throughout the city that link people to where they want to go. That means creating a network that will:
The original Active Transportation Advisory Committee spent 2 years developing an Active Transportation Route Masterplan. This plan was approved by City Council in November 2008. The goal of this plan is to develop a system of bike facilities throughout the city that link people to where they want to go. That means creating a network that will:- link the North and South Cores
- make East and West connections
- take cyclists to major destinations
- be highly visible
- address gaps in the current multiuse trail system
The 2010 Plan:
In November 2009, City Council passed a motion to build Thunder Bay's first Bike Lanes and Shared Lanes. Check the official Map to see where the bike lanes and shared lanes will be located.
Page last updated on Friday, June 04, 2010
