HUB Cycling Calls for Provincial Action on Active Transportation Ahead of 2024 Elections

Ahead of the 2024 provincial election, HUB Cycling is calling on all political candidates to provide clear, measurable commitments on how they will address three critical Focus Areas to make active transportation safer and more accessible for people of all ages and abilities. HUB Cycling’s 2024 Provincial Elections Focus Areas identify practical actions and policies to ensure that we prioritize investments in active transportation infrastructure in our communities, enhance road safety, and promote social equity.

Candidates have until October 6th to take the survey and share their positions on these key Focus Areas in order to help voters make informed decisions. Survey results will be published on bikehub.ca, allowing the public to see which candidates are committed to supporting healthier, safer, and more connected communities through active transportation.

“We want to ensure that voters know which candidates and parties are committed to making British Columbia a leader in active transportation,” said Cathy Acuna, Community Manager of HUB Cycling. “Publishing the survey results will help people choose candidates who prioritize healthier, safer, equitable and more connected communities.”

HUB Cycling also encourages all eligible British Columbians to ensure they are registered to vote by visiting elections.bc.ca.

How Can You Help?

Use HUB Cycling's letter-writing tool at bikehub.ca/vote to ask your candidates to clarify where they stand on active transportation so you can be a more informed voter on October 19th.

2024 Provincial Elections Focus Areas 

Focus Area: Continued Reform of the Motor Vehicle Act

Question for candidates: 
Will you continue to reform the BC Motor Vehicle Act to enhance the safety of vulnerable road users within the next two years?

Focus Area: Equitable Funding for Active Transportation to Support CleanBC Goals

Questions for candidates: 
Q: Will you commit to supporting increased funding for active transportation infrastructure and programs within the next two years?

Q: Will you support the implementation of an ongoing income-tested rebate program like provincially managed e-bike, wheelchair and mobility scooter rebates to encourage more people to adopt active transportation within the next two years?

Focus Area: Support TransLink’s Access for Everyone Plan and Similar Programs Province-Wide

Question for candidates: 
Q: Will you support funding the Access for Everyone Plan In Metro Vancouver and similar initiatives outside Metro Vancouver within the next two years?

HUB Cycling urges all parties and candidates in the upcoming provincial election to prioritize these focus areas in their platforms, ensuring that British Columbia becomes a leader in active transportation, road safety, and equitable infrastructure. Together, these initiatives will help create safer, more sustainable, and more inclusive communities across the province.

For more information, visit bikehub.ca/vote.