The Lougheed Transit Corridor Area Plan (LTCAP) will go to Public Hearing on January 20. That will be the last opportunity for residents to provide feedback before the plan will be finalized and approved by Council. Once the LTCAP has been adopted by Council, it will become part of the Official Community Plan, which means […]
In early October, cyclists in Maple Ridge were treated to a welcome surprise while riding along 240 Street. As part of recent road works along a key stretch of the road, the city seized the opportunity during resurfacing to make a simple yet impactful change: swapping the positions of the bike lane and the parking […]
A major development proposal recently went through third reading at Maple Ridge City Council. The project features an unprecedented 35-storey tower with 252 strata units, by far the tallest residential building ever proposed downtown. And it’s not alone. Across the Brown Avenue area, mid-rise and high-rise projects are cropping up or heading to Council. Over […]
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.