Welcome!

Welcome to Active St. Mary’s - a project to develop an Active Transportation Plan for the Municipality of the District of St. Mary's. This Plan will aim to enhance the movement of both residents and visitors throughout the Municipality, fostering a healthier and more sustainable community where transportation is not only safe and practical but also an enjoyable experience for all.

The final Active Transportation Plan will include a comprehensive network plan, recommendations related to programs and facilities, and a phased implementation strategy based on variables such as population density, development, traffic volume, safety concerns, and more. The data contained in the final plan document may be used in budget forecasting and future project planning, providing both staff and Council with a clear direction on where active transportation development should take place each year and why. Throughout the process, an equity lens will be applied to all phases, ensuring that the final plan delivers safe, accessible, and sustainable transportation options for every user.

What is Active Transportation?

Active Transportation is a broad term that refers to all modes of human-powered transportation. This includes walking and wheeling (referring to the use of assistive devices), cycling, rollerblading and skateboarding, as well as seasonal activities such as kayaking, canoeing, skiing and snowshoeing. It also includes some motorized forms of transportation like e-bikes and electric wheelchairs. Some people depend on active transportation to get where they need to go due to lack of alternative transportation, while others choose to use active transportation as a preferred form of commute, exercise, recreation, or leisure.

There are a variety of health, social, environmental, economic, and tourism benefits to using active transportation. More importantly, people are increasingly realizing how much fun it is! With the right infrastructure and setting, active transportation can be a wonderful way to connect with the environment and neighbours, while at the same time getting exercise!

Get Involved

Input from community members will form the foundation of this project, and there are multiple opportunities to share your input on the future of active transportation in St. Mary’s. Engagement opportunities will include both in-person and online activities. Visit the Participate page to learn more about how you can get involved.

Get In Touch

Do you have a question or an idea that you would like to share? Visit the Contact page to learn more about how to speak directly with a member of the project team!