Project Overview
On March 29, 2021, the Province of BC announced that the Town of Gibsons was one of 14 communities to benefit from a $9.2 million investment to support tourism infrastructure development. The grant was sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport and was offered to communities that rely heavily on visitors for their economic health.
The Town received $675,000, which will be used to complete safe, continuous links between the tourism centres of Lower Gibsons and Upper Gibsons.
The network improvements will also include directional signage to beaches, key trailheads, public toilets, and bike charging stations, as well as eight short-term bike parking locations to be installed throughout the community.
New Crosswalks & Extension of Multi-use Path
To enhance accessibility in Gibsons new crosswalks were installed at Abbs Road and Sargent Road along the Up and Down Trail, as well as at the intersection of Glassford Road and Gower Point Road near Dougall Park. Additionally, the multi-use path on Venture Way was extended and included pavement and drainage upgrades.
Glassford Road – Completed
Traffic calming measures have been completed on Glassford Road with the implementation of four speed humps, 30 km/h speed limit and ‘Local Traffic Only’ signage, and bike symbols painted on the road. The barricades have also been removed.
Payne Road and Venture Way
Completed: Improvements at this location include 230m of painted-on street cycling facilities, 130m of paved and 140m of gravel multi-use path. These improvements address three small network gaps, allowing visitors and residents to travel safely from Gibsons Way to Reed Road. A painted on-street cycle path completed at Venture Way/Gibsons Way in summer 2021.
Reed Road (Payne Road to Park Road)
Completed: In 2021, the paving of the Reed Road multi-use path from Payne Road to Park Road was completed. Click here for updates on the Reed Road improvements.
Planned: The resulting 170m gap will be closed via a paved multi-use path, which will allow cyclists and pedestrians a safe and comfortable connection to cycling facilities and public amenities along Park Road. This has been deferred until watermain replacement work can be done.
Marine Drive
Completed: In June 2023, pavement markings for cyclists and a curb bulge were added to the sidewalk across from Armours Beach and at the Jacks Lane intersection to control the speed of traffic traveling through the commercial corridor.
Planned: Future work will include a welcome sign and directional signage to better inform those entering the community from the Ferry Terminal.
