Salmon Arm's Active Transportation Network Plan
Small City, Great Connections
Share your input on the draft Active Transportation Network Plan!
The project team has developed a draft Plan based on the community's feedback during the first and second phase of engagement. Now, we’re presenting the draft Plan to the community and asking, did we get it right?
Join us at the Virtual Info Session on September 20 th to learn more about the draft Plan, ask questions to the project team and provide your input. You may also send comments to Chris Larson, City of Salmon Arm, at clarson@salmonarm.ca by September 30 th .
Click the links to review the Draft Plan , Summary Document, and Engagement Summary !
Virtual Info Session
- September 20 th , 2022 (6pm - 7:30pm PST)
- Click here to join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 625 4201 8697 | Passcode: connectSA Or call in: +1 778 907 2071
Connect Salmon Arm: Project Overview
Active transportation helps promote healthy, well-connected communities. The City of Salmon Arm wants to set a clear path for the future to ensure people of all ages and abilities can safely enjoy walking, cycling and rolling around our community.
The City of Salmon Arm has received a grant from the province’s Active Transportation Grant Program to develop an Active Transportation Network Plan (ATNP). Through collaboration with the community, the ATNP will establish a collective vision for active transportation in Salmon Arm and develop an implementation strategy that is uniquely suited to the City’s topography, demographics and current and future needs.
Urban Systems, Ltd. was the successful proponent to deliver this plan. Over the next few months, you will hear and see the project team in our community looking for feedback to help shape Connect Salmon Arm.
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Project Update Newsletter (August 2022)
Read the Connect Salmon Arm Project Update Newsletter for the latest information on the project, upcoming opportunities to engage and to learn more about the themes, strategies and actions that were identified through the first phase of engagement.
What is Active Transportation?
Active transportation is any human-powered mode of transportation such as walking, cycling, skateboarding or using a wheelchair. Other new and emerging transportation modes such as e-scooters and e-bikes can also fit in this category and may use the same trails and pathways.
Why is Active Transportation Important?
Health: Create more physically active communities which promotes psychological well-being
Safety: Dedicated walking, cycling and rolling space reduces the risk of injury, which makes people more comfortable to use active transportation modes
Economic: Neighbourhoods and destinations that are inviting and accessible can attract more visitors, who will in turn be patrons of local services and amenities.
Environmental: More people walking and cycling can help lower emissions while also reducing air pollution and motor vehicle congestion.
Societal: Active transportation encourages social interaction, which helps to build trust, respect, understanding and a sense of co-operation amongst all community members.
Have Your Say
Get into gear and share your input on walking, rolling and cycling in Salmon Arm. The City needs your insights and ideas to help develop an ATNP that will guide the future of active transportation in our community and increase active transportation opportunities for people of all ages and abilities.
Community Survey #2 is now open for comment from Aug 2 - 23, 2022.
Draft Long Term Active Transportation Network
As part of the planning process, a draft long-term active transportation network has been developed. These are the routes and projects that have been identified as important active transportation connections.
Community Survey
Community Survey #2 is now closed. Thank you for your feedback!
Interactive Map
We asked for feedback on the strengths and weaknesses of Salmon Arm's existing active transportation network. View the locations where comments were left on the map below.
Opportunities to Engage
Between April and September 2022, you will have several opportunities to provide your insights and ideas to help shape our new active transportation plan, Connect Salmon Arm.
Virtual Info Session
- September 20 th , 2022 (6pm - 7:30pm PST)
- Click here to join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 625 4201 8697 | Passcode: connectSA Or call in: +1 778 907 2071
Engagement to Date
Upcoming (September 2022)
- Virtual Info Session
Questions?
Contact Chris Larson, Senior Planner, City of Salmon Arm at clarson@salmonarm.ca or 250-803-4051
