South Kootenay Green Link Active Transportation Plan

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JOIN THE CONVERSATION - SHAPE THE FUTURE OF ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION IN SOUTH KOOTENAY

The South Kootenay Green Link: Connecting Communities, Promoting Healthy Living, and Fostering Environmental Sustainability


Project Background:

The South Kootenay region, celebrated for cultivating both professional and recreational sports enthusiasts, is setting its sights on a new, ambitious initiative - the South Kootenay Green Link Active Transportation Plan (ATP). With a $50,000 grant from BC's Active Transportation Network Planning program, matched by funds from the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB), we are poised to create a comprehensive, accessible, multi-use active transportation connection between Rossland and Fruitvale.


Plan Process

The Vision

The South Kootenay Green Link ATP aims to create a cohesive, accessible active transportation network, offering a viable alternative to cars for commuting and recreational purposes. This corridor is envisioned to connect downtown cores, the Trail Regional Hospital, Trail's Teck Operations, local schools, and other important amenities. As we enhance recreational opportunities, support local businesses, and promote tourism, we also strive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to a healthier lifestyle for residents.


Safety and Challenges

Despite the natural beauty and opportunities for outdoor activities in the region, there is a lack of interconnected, safe, and accessible routes for cyclists, pedestrians and other active transportation users. This hinders the ability of residents to adopt more sustainable modes of transportation, leading to increased car usage, environmental impact, and missed opportunities for health and well-being. Our region presents unique challenges for active transportation, including varying elevations and direct routes adjacent to highways. The planning process will explore solutions to these issues.


Solution

The South Kootenay Green Link ATP aims to address these challenges by developing an All Ages and Abilities (AAA) active transportation corridor, guided by the BC Active Transportation Design Guide (2019). This Active Transportation connection will be comfortable, convenient, attractive, and safe for everyone, encouraging more residents to embrace active transportation and leading to a healthier, more environmentally conscious community.


Engagement and Feedback

The South Kootenay Green Link ATP led by the Steering Committee, comprising of representatives from the involved communities and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, is committed to engaging stakeholders, and the public throughout the process. Together, we can create a vibrant, connected, and sustainable active transportation network.

The success of the South Kootenay Green Link ATP depends on the valuable insights of our community. We need your feedback to shape a plan that meets the needs of our diverse community and reflects your priorities. How do you envision the future of active transportation in South Kootenay? What amenities would you like to see on the trail? How can we overcome barriers and improve the active transportation network?


Public Survey #1

June 15 to July 9, 2023

Help us understand the barriers and opportunities in our active transportation network. Participate in our public survey either on the RDKB's "Join the Conversation" online platform or by filling out a mailed hard copy. Share your thoughts on route preferences and potential improvements by completing the survey or putting pins on the mapping tool.


Ideas Fair

These open-house events held in June gave visitors the opportunity to engage with project team members, explore information boards, share your valuable thoughts, and suggest the best practices you want to see incorporated into the South Kootenay Green Link ATP.

If you couldn't join us in person, there is still time to unleash your ideas and complete the survey above.

We value your input as it will aid us in developing route options and guide the project development. Your participation is highly appreciated, and we are excited to work together in making the South Kootenay Green Link ATP the best it can be.



JOIN THE CONVERSATION - SHAPE THE FUTURE OF ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION IN SOUTH KOOTENAY

The South Kootenay Green Link: Connecting Communities, Promoting Healthy Living, and Fostering Environmental Sustainability


Project Background:

The South Kootenay region, celebrated for cultivating both professional and recreational sports enthusiasts, is setting its sights on a new, ambitious initiative - the South Kootenay Green Link Active Transportation Plan (ATP). With a $50,000 grant from BC's Active Transportation Network Planning program, matched by funds from the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB), we are poised to create a comprehensive, accessible, multi-use active transportation connection between Rossland and Fruitvale.


Plan Process

The Vision

The South Kootenay Green Link ATP aims to create a cohesive, accessible active transportation network, offering a viable alternative to cars for commuting and recreational purposes. This corridor is envisioned to connect downtown cores, the Trail Regional Hospital, Trail's Teck Operations, local schools, and other important amenities. As we enhance recreational opportunities, support local businesses, and promote tourism, we also strive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to a healthier lifestyle for residents.


Safety and Challenges

Despite the natural beauty and opportunities for outdoor activities in the region, there is a lack of interconnected, safe, and accessible routes for cyclists, pedestrians and other active transportation users. This hinders the ability of residents to adopt more sustainable modes of transportation, leading to increased car usage, environmental impact, and missed opportunities for health and well-being. Our region presents unique challenges for active transportation, including varying elevations and direct routes adjacent to highways. The planning process will explore solutions to these issues.


Solution

The South Kootenay Green Link ATP aims to address these challenges by developing an All Ages and Abilities (AAA) active transportation corridor, guided by the BC Active Transportation Design Guide (2019). This Active Transportation connection will be comfortable, convenient, attractive, and safe for everyone, encouraging more residents to embrace active transportation and leading to a healthier, more environmentally conscious community.


Engagement and Feedback

The South Kootenay Green Link ATP led by the Steering Committee, comprising of representatives from the involved communities and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, is committed to engaging stakeholders, and the public throughout the process. Together, we can create a vibrant, connected, and sustainable active transportation network.

The success of the South Kootenay Green Link ATP depends on the valuable insights of our community. We need your feedback to shape a plan that meets the needs of our diverse community and reflects your priorities. How do you envision the future of active transportation in South Kootenay? What amenities would you like to see on the trail? How can we overcome barriers and improve the active transportation network?


Public Survey #1

June 15 to July 9, 2023

Help us understand the barriers and opportunities in our active transportation network. Participate in our public survey either on the RDKB's "Join the Conversation" online platform or by filling out a mailed hard copy. Share your thoughts on route preferences and potential improvements by completing the survey or putting pins on the mapping tool.


Ideas Fair

These open-house events held in June gave visitors the opportunity to engage with project team members, explore information boards, share your valuable thoughts, and suggest the best practices you want to see incorporated into the South Kootenay Green Link ATP.

If you couldn't join us in person, there is still time to unleash your ideas and complete the survey above.

We value your input as it will aid us in developing route options and guide the project development. Your participation is highly appreciated, and we are excited to work together in making the South Kootenay Green Link ATP the best it can be.


Questions

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  • Share How will you maintain it in the winter ? on Facebook Share How will you maintain it in the winter ? on Twitter Share How will you maintain it in the winter ? on Linkedin Email How will you maintain it in the winter ? link

    How will you maintain it in the winter ?

    Larry Doell asked 10 months ago

    Thank you for your question. We haven't determined yet whether the Green Link will be an all season trail, but it will be taken into consideration as the Active Transportation Plan is developed. Maintenance will be dependent on the types of pathways that are created.

  • Share I could phrase it as a question but it's essentially a piece of input so I will share it as such I see the biggest obstacle to traveling the Kootenays by bike are the, sometimes very long, uphills. There is simply no realistic way to move people uphill that doesn't require power. In Norway there is a bike lift that the user activates and the lift brings them up a hill, a video showing this lift can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zipZ5kwhFfs. The main difference I would suggest is that the lift pushes the bike rather than someone using their foot. A lift like the one in the video, assuming its construction, is quite efficient. Such a lift on the Trail/Rossland hill, for example, could function not only as a service for commuters, but also for people who mountain bike down hill and would otherwise shuttle back up the hill in a vehicle. I have engineering and planning skills and would be happy to work on a preliminary proposal for such a system if there is interest. BR on Facebook Share I could phrase it as a question but it's essentially a piece of input so I will share it as such I see the biggest obstacle to traveling the Kootenays by bike are the, sometimes very long, uphills. There is simply no realistic way to move people uphill that doesn't require power. In Norway there is a bike lift that the user activates and the lift brings them up a hill, a video showing this lift can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zipZ5kwhFfs. The main difference I would suggest is that the lift pushes the bike rather than someone using their foot. A lift like the one in the video, assuming its construction, is quite efficient. Such a lift on the Trail/Rossland hill, for example, could function not only as a service for commuters, but also for people who mountain bike down hill and would otherwise shuttle back up the hill in a vehicle. I have engineering and planning skills and would be happy to work on a preliminary proposal for such a system if there is interest. BR on Twitter Share I could phrase it as a question but it's essentially a piece of input so I will share it as such I see the biggest obstacle to traveling the Kootenays by bike are the, sometimes very long, uphills. There is simply no realistic way to move people uphill that doesn't require power. In Norway there is a bike lift that the user activates and the lift brings them up a hill, a video showing this lift can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zipZ5kwhFfs. The main difference I would suggest is that the lift pushes the bike rather than someone using their foot. A lift like the one in the video, assuming its construction, is quite efficient. Such a lift on the Trail/Rossland hill, for example, could function not only as a service for commuters, but also for people who mountain bike down hill and would otherwise shuttle back up the hill in a vehicle. I have engineering and planning skills and would be happy to work on a preliminary proposal for such a system if there is interest. BR on Linkedin Email I could phrase it as a question but it's essentially a piece of input so I will share it as such I see the biggest obstacle to traveling the Kootenays by bike are the, sometimes very long, uphills. There is simply no realistic way to move people uphill that doesn't require power. In Norway there is a bike lift that the user activates and the lift brings them up a hill, a video showing this lift can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zipZ5kwhFfs. The main difference I would suggest is that the lift pushes the bike rather than someone using their foot. A lift like the one in the video, assuming its construction, is quite efficient. Such a lift on the Trail/Rossland hill, for example, could function not only as a service for commuters, but also for people who mountain bike down hill and would otherwise shuttle back up the hill in a vehicle. I have engineering and planning skills and would be happy to work on a preliminary proposal for such a system if there is interest. BR link

    I could phrase it as a question but it's essentially a piece of input so I will share it as such I see the biggest obstacle to traveling the Kootenays by bike are the, sometimes very long, uphills. There is simply no realistic way to move people uphill that doesn't require power. In Norway there is a bike lift that the user activates and the lift brings them up a hill, a video showing this lift can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zipZ5kwhFfs. The main difference I would suggest is that the lift pushes the bike rather than someone using their foot. A lift like the one in the video, assuming its construction, is quite efficient. Such a lift on the Trail/Rossland hill, for example, could function not only as a service for commuters, but also for people who mountain bike down hill and would otherwise shuttle back up the hill in a vehicle. I have engineering and planning skills and would be happy to work on a preliminary proposal for such a system if there is interest. BR

    MP asked 10 months ago

    I agree that the hills are one of the biggest challenges to getting folks to use active transportation in our area. Thank you for the information on the bike lifts, which will be taken into consideration as we develope the plan. You can email me your contact information if you discuss further. ddean@rdkb.com

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