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BURNABY TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE

CYCLING

Cycling is a great transportation option which is an environmentally friendly, cost effective way to travel. It contributes to both physical health and mental well-being. Cycling encourages the use of community destinations and local amenities, while increasing the feeling of safety through natural surveillance (“eyes on the street”) and community interaction. Developing a cycling network that offers a safer and more enjoyable way of getting around for a broader range of people is an important part of growing cycle ridership and providing greater mobility choice.

Draft Big Move:Build the core of the cycling network by 2030.

1 Expand and enhance the City’s cycling network

2 Ensure existing and new cycling routes feel comfortable and safe for people of all ages and abilities

3 Improve and maintain existing cycling facilities

4 Provide ample high-quality bike parking and end-of-trip facilities

5 Promote and support programs that increase cycling in the City

The average cycling trip length is 4.8 km in Burnaby.

4.8 km

More Burnaby residents are choosing to cycle.

2011 2017

0.7%

1.5%

More than half of those cycling trips are commuters – people going to work, university or school.

Commute to work or

schoolOther trips

Draft PoliciesPolicies focus on achieving the Vision, Themes, Goals, Targets and Big Moves for the Plan.

Cycling as a mode choice

Where do we cycle?

How far do we cycle?

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CYCLING

Draft NetworkWhat are we doing?

• building a clear, consistent core network by 2030 and completing a comprehensive cycling network across the City by 2050.

How will we do it?

• dedicating and making a substantial investment in resources to build the network

• completing the remainder of the network over time

What result do we expect?

• a high quality, complete, consistent, and clear cycling network that is comfortable for people of all ages and abilities.

• key cycling connections between the Town Centres, as well as both north-south and east-west links through the City which align with cycling facilities in neighbouring municipalities.

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1.5%of daily trips in Burnaby are cycling trips

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How Safe is Cycling? Research indicates that as more people cycle it becomes safer for everyone. Countries where cycling is more common report lower numbers of cyclist fatalities.

17% of Burnaby cyclists have had their bike stolen within a 5-year period.

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