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Ladysmith to host public engagement sessions for active transportation initiatives

Walking and electric bike engagements sessions will take place in February and March
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The Town of Ladysmith will hold public engagement sessions to gather public input on active transportation initatives. (Photo by Tyler Hay)

The Town of Ladysmith will hold four public engagement sessions in late February and early March to gather feedback on current challenges and potential opportunities for active transportation initiatives.

Active transportation describes any form of human-powered transportation, such as walking, cycling, or rolling using a skateboard, inline skates, wheelchair or other wheel-based forms.

The four public engagement sessions include electric bike and walking tours, with the aim of incorporating resident feedback as part of policy direction in Ladysmith’s Official Community Plan review.

“With transportation accounting for 55 per cent of Ladysmith’s greenhouse gas emissions, active transportation choices are among the most environmentally friendly, economical and healthy alternatives for reaching your destination,” reads a news release from the town.

Two 90 minute public engagement sessions are scheduled for Feb. 26 with electric bike tours taking place in downtown, north Ladysmith and south Ladysmith. The bike tours will explore what needs to change to make cycling a preferred and safer transportation choice in Ladysmith, according to the town.

“Intimidated by Ladysmith’s hills? You’re not alone, but thankfully, we’ve got you covered with a complimentary e-bike to use during these organized tours — just bring your helmet and your big ideas,” the release said.

The tours are geared towards every level of cyclists and will include opportunities for discussion. Space is limited to seven participants for each tour and the town asks for only those who do not own their own electric bike to participate.

The other two sessions are scheduled for March 5 and will be walking discussions in downtown and south Ladysmith.

“The walkshops provide residents with an opportunity to observe, discuss, and problem-solve on ways to make our roads and sidewalks more accessible to all pedestrians,” the town said.

It will look at how Ladysmith’s streets can be better designed for people to feel safer while out walking, cycling, and rolling. What opportunities are there for better connectivity between neighbourhoods and destinations such as schools, stores and recreation areas such as the waterfront and parks?

“Come join us for these exciting public engagement sessions as we work together to update our Official Community Plan and create an unparalleled vision for Ladysmith now and in our shared future.”


 

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