Esquimalt Gets New Active Transportation Network Plan
Esquimalt Gets New Active Transportation Network Plan
WATT Consulting Group is proud to introduce Esquimalt’s new Active Transportation Network Plan. Unanimously approved by council, the plan seeks to build an AT network in the region over the next 10 years.
About this Plan
The Township’s Active Transportation Network Plan (ATNP) is the first comprehensive plan that identifies how active transportation can play a multifaceted role in achieving Esquimalt’s broader strategic priorities including a healthy, livable, and diverse community.
What is Active Transportation?
According to the BC Active Transportation Design Guide (BCATDG), active transportation is defined as follows:
“Any form of human-powered transportation, including walking, cycling, or rolling using a skateboard, in-line skates, wheelchair, or other wheel-based forms of human-powered transportation. It also includes winterbased active modes, water-based active modes, and horseback riding, although these modes are typically more recreational in nature.”
Active transportation users are a diverse group and include those who are walking, cycling, rolling (e.g., skateboarding, longboarding, scootering) and people using mobility devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, and strollers.
The Big Five Moves
The Active Transportation Network Plan identifies 43 actions to put Esquimalt on course to achieving the vision and goals. All of the actions are critical and should be implemented to increase the share of people walking, rolling, and cycling. However, recognizing resource, financial, and staffing limitations, the following identifies the five big moves that are expected to yield the greatest benefit to Esquimalt’s active transportation network.
Outcomes
The goals set the stage for Esquimalt’s active transportation network to be developed over time with a focus on the short-term improvements.
Team
Thomas Thivener, M.Sc
Active Transportation & Regional Lead
Tim Shah, RPP, MCIP
Senior Transportation Planner
Filippos Gkekas, RPP, MCIP, MCRP
Transportation Planner
“In collaboration with the Township of Esquimalt, WATT Consulting Group would like to thank all those citizens, elected officials, municipal staff, and stakeholders who provided their feedback and ideas into this process. We would also like to acknowledge with respect that the Township within the Traditional Territories of the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations.”