The City of Maple Ridge is planning active transportation upgrades along Thorne Ave, between 203 Street and 207 Street, with connections to Hammond Road and 117 Avenue. The project proposes several design options to improve cycling and walking infrastructure. When complete, this corridor will link existing cycling infrastructure along 117 Avenue and Lougheed Highway to […]
Worried about your bike getting ripped off while parked in downtown Maple Ridge? The city has recently installed smart, sleek looking and secure bike locks to ease your worries. The new secure smart-lock bike racks by Bikeep are internet connected and can be operated via a smartphone app. For instructions on how to download […]
The City is looking for your input for the future of the North 256 Street Industrial Lands as part of a new Area Plan aimed at attracting new businesses, creating jobs, diversifying the property tax base, and supporting long-term economic growth. Why does this matter for people on bikes? 256 Street used to be part […]
A recent development proposal for a 175-unit, 1- and 2-bedroom apartment complex located between Dewdney Trunk Road and Lougheed Highway in downtown Maple Ridge presents a golden opportunity to rethink how we allocate space for transportation. The developer is asking to reduce the number of required car parking spaces, as they feel the required number […]
Why should cities invest in cycling infrastructure, bike parking, and bike-sharing as first/last-mile solutions? Because doing so vastly extends the reach of public transit, reduces congestion, and creates more equitable access to opportunities—especially for those who don’t have the privilege of living near transit hubs. A recent webinar organized by HUB Cycling delved into this […]
A newly constructed multi-use path along Hammond Road in Maple Ridge has sparked significant safety concerns, particularly at its intersection with 203rd Street.
Our feedback to BC Ministry of Environment and Parks on its Golden Ears Provincial Park Recreation Facility Plan.
We checked out the recently opened multi-use path on Hammond Road at 203rd Street.
Translink started BC Parkway improvements along Stewardson Way, New Westminster.
For over 20 years, Gil Penalosa of 8 80 Cities has been helping cities around the world to become more livable, people-friendly places. He is very passionate about what he does and he now offers bi-weekly webinars with a variety of interesting guests. They’re all posted on his Youtube Channel, where you can browse through them and check […]
