Active Transportation Plan

What is Active Transportation?

Active transportation (AT) refers to any self-propelled motion or getting around using human power, or with an electrical assist. The primary modes are considered to be walking, cycling (both e-bikes and human powered), and wheelchairs or electric mobility scooters. This also includes stand-up scooters (e-scooters and human powered), jogging, skateboarding, in-line skating, and other similar transportation modes.

About the Project

The City of Charlottetown is developing an Active Transportation Plan (ATP) that will identify and propose solutions and systems that can be implemented over the next ten (10) years, with the goal of increasing the use of active transportation and creating a more healthy, sustainable and inter-connected community. The City aims to enhance active transportation options across the city, reducing car dependency and the number of motor vehicles on the road, thereby contributing to emission reductions, improved public health and wellbeing, increased vibrancy of the local community and economy, and inclusion for people of all ages and abilities.

The ATP will build on the public engagement findings and the proposed Active Transportation Network Plan created in 2022 by the local nonprofit organization Bike Friendly Communities (BFC) PEI.

Some of the high-level goals of the ATP include:

  • Create a safer, more liveable community for all residents and visitors.
  • Ensure that active transportation will be strategically and equitably integrated into the fabric of the community.
  • Develop a ten (10) year vision and strategic plan with phases for implementation in the short, medium and long term, including measurable goals and targets.
  • Promote and embrace sustainable transportation options.
  • Foster strong partnerships to support the implementation of AT infrastructure into the future.

Active Transportation Master Plan Objectives

  • Capture a vision for the future of accessible, safe, and connected active transportation throughout the City of Charlottetown.
  • Identify system and connection gaps in the existing active transportation network.
  • Align the ATP with regional, provincial and federal plans and policies.
  • Prepare a recommended future active transportation network that is achievable and feasible within ten (10) years. The network will:
    • Define path types for each route (e.g. sidewalk, multi-use paved pathways (MUPP), protected bike paths, bollard-separated bike lanes, painted bike lanes, slow streets shared with motor vehicles, separated natural trails) and whether they shall be unidirectional or bidirectional.
    • Identify intersection and crossing upgrades
    • Identify bike share hub locations for up to 185 bikes
  • Identify places where different types of travel come together (e.g., walking-to-cycling, transit-to-AT, car-to-AT)
  • Be prioritised for implementation in the short, medium and long term.
  • Support mobility choices by making walking, cycling and wheeling as easy as driving.

Process

The City of Charlottetown has retained WSP Canada Inc. to develop the ATP, with input from residents, stakeholders, City advisory committees, and City Council. The process aims to enhance Charlottetown’s existing active transportation network, build upon BFC’s Active Transportation Network Plan proposed in 2022, connect residents to key destinations, and strategically and equitably integrate active transportation into the community.

Community Engagement

Public engagement and consultation with stakeholders, City Council, and Indigenous Communities is an integral part of the ATP. To this end, WSP and the City have developed an extensive community engagement plan that will inform the ATP. Gathering public and stakeholders’ input will help us better understand the current barriers to, and opportunities for, active transportation throughout Charlottetown. Opportunities for members of the public to provide your input and hear about the progress of the ATP will include:

  • Online survey with interactive maps
  • Community Open Houses
  • Meetings with Council

Your insights will be collected and considered as the ATP is developed and will inform investments in both cycling and pedestrian infrastructure throughout the City. The ATP will support broader City goals of creating healthier and more sustainable communities and a vibrant local economy. Stay tuned to provide your feedback!

In addition to broad public consultation, the City has invited key community, business and government stakeholders with relevant expertise to participate in Public and Technical Advisory Groups who will be more closely engaged in workshops throughout the creation of the plan.


For more information, please email sustainability@charlottetown.ca

What is Active Transportation?

Active transportation (AT) refers to any self-propelled motion or getting around using human power, or with an electrical assist. The primary modes are considered to be walking, cycling (both e-bikes and human powered), and wheelchairs or electric mobility scooters. This also includes stand-up scooters (e-scooters and human powered), jogging, skateboarding, in-line skating, and other similar transportation modes.

About the Project

The City of Charlottetown is developing an Active Transportation Plan (ATP) that will identify and propose solutions and systems that can be implemented over the next ten (10) years, with the goal of increasing the use of active transportation and creating a more healthy, sustainable and inter-connected community. The City aims to enhance active transportation options across the city, reducing car dependency and the number of motor vehicles on the road, thereby contributing to emission reductions, improved public health and wellbeing, increased vibrancy of the local community and economy, and inclusion for people of all ages and abilities.

The ATP will build on the public engagement findings and the proposed Active Transportation Network Plan created in 2022 by the local nonprofit organization Bike Friendly Communities (BFC) PEI.

Some of the high-level goals of the ATP include:

  • Create a safer, more liveable community for all residents and visitors.
  • Ensure that active transportation will be strategically and equitably integrated into the fabric of the community.
  • Develop a ten (10) year vision and strategic plan with phases for implementation in the short, medium and long term, including measurable goals and targets.
  • Promote and embrace sustainable transportation options.
  • Foster strong partnerships to support the implementation of AT infrastructure into the future.

Active Transportation Master Plan Objectives

  • Capture a vision for the future of accessible, safe, and connected active transportation throughout the City of Charlottetown.
  • Identify system and connection gaps in the existing active transportation network.
  • Align the ATP with regional, provincial and federal plans and policies.
  • Prepare a recommended future active transportation network that is achievable and feasible within ten (10) years. The network will:
    • Define path types for each route (e.g. sidewalk, multi-use paved pathways (MUPP), protected bike paths, bollard-separated bike lanes, painted bike lanes, slow streets shared with motor vehicles, separated natural trails) and whether they shall be unidirectional or bidirectional.
    • Identify intersection and crossing upgrades
    • Identify bike share hub locations for up to 185 bikes
  • Identify places where different types of travel come together (e.g., walking-to-cycling, transit-to-AT, car-to-AT)
  • Be prioritised for implementation in the short, medium and long term.
  • Support mobility choices by making walking, cycling and wheeling as easy as driving.

Process

The City of Charlottetown has retained WSP Canada Inc. to develop the ATP, with input from residents, stakeholders, City advisory committees, and City Council. The process aims to enhance Charlottetown’s existing active transportation network, build upon BFC’s Active Transportation Network Plan proposed in 2022, connect residents to key destinations, and strategically and equitably integrate active transportation into the community.

Community Engagement

Public engagement and consultation with stakeholders, City Council, and Indigenous Communities is an integral part of the ATP. To this end, WSP and the City have developed an extensive community engagement plan that will inform the ATP. Gathering public and stakeholders’ input will help us better understand the current barriers to, and opportunities for, active transportation throughout Charlottetown. Opportunities for members of the public to provide your input and hear about the progress of the ATP will include:

  • Online survey with interactive maps
  • Community Open Houses
  • Meetings with Council

Your insights will be collected and considered as the ATP is developed and will inform investments in both cycling and pedestrian infrastructure throughout the City. The ATP will support broader City goals of creating healthier and more sustainable communities and a vibrant local economy. Stay tuned to provide your feedback!

In addition to broad public consultation, the City has invited key community, business and government stakeholders with relevant expertise to participate in Public and Technical Advisory Groups who will be more closely engaged in workshops throughout the creation of the plan.


For more information, please email sustainability@charlottetown.ca

Page last updated: 22 Apr 2025, 08:26 AM