New bike lanes coming to Richmond City Centre and Steveston Highway

Daily Hive

The federal government has announced $4.1 million in new funding towards expanding and improving the bike lane network within Richmond City Centre.

This will enable the City of Richmond to carry out its plans with implementing its network of four km of new additional protected bike lanes and multi-use pathways. …

“Active transportation reduces the need for vehicles in our growing City Centre. That results in less traffic, a cleaner environment and safer access to work, shopping and recreation. When complete, the City Centre Cycling Network will be yet another example of why Richmond is one of the region’s most accessible and sustainable cities,” said Richmond mayor Malcolm Brodie in a statement. …

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