Saanich — Roadworks in the Greater Victoria region will soon make it easier for residents to navigate their community after an investment of $20 million from the federal and provincial governments.
Funding will support a variety of road improvements that will facilitate the initial development of the Uptown Mobility Hub, the region’s principal RapidBus node. Works will include the construction of approximately six bus stops and shelters, two of which will be on the Trans-Canada Highway, and dedicated bus lanes. The project will also improve pedestrian safety and active transportation surrounding the node by improving crosswalks and intersections and creating new multi-use pathways to build connections to the adjacent regional trail network.
These works are an important part of the development of the Uptown Mobility Hub and feed into the future transit-oriented development in Saanich that was announced by the province in April. These works will aim to increase housing supply, promote sustainable transportation options, and enhance overall liveability.
“Today’s investment in road, public transit, and active transportation infrastructure improvements will support the development of a new transit hub in Saanich. This hub is key to a future transit-oriented development that will increase access to affordable housing and connect people to their jobs and essential services while championing greener transportation options. We will continue working with our partners to build better connected and liveable communities for Canadians.”- Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources