Active transportation is a healthy and affordable way to explore Oak Bay. A key pillar in Council’s 2022-26 Transportation Priority, learn about current and upcoming Active Transportation projects.
Current Projects
McNeill Avenue
Phase one: This includes traffic calming measures from Falkland Road to Transit Avenue.
Phase two: Runs from Foul Bay to Falkland Road. Plans will come to Council at a later date.
Henderson Bikeway
A cycling route connecting Oak Bay Avenue, Oak Bay High School and Oak Bay Recreation to Henderson Road’s existing cycling infrastructure.
Haultain-Estevan Bikeway
A cycling route connecting Willows Beach, Estevan Village and Cadboro Bay’s commercial district.
Upcoming Projects
Future active transportation projects have been proposed, following the 2023 Active Transportation Strategy Review and Implementation Options.
History
On March 25, 2024, Council directed staff to proceed with the implementation of active transportation projects on nine priority routes.
On June, 10, 2024 Staff presented to Council the Active Transportation Implementation Strategy Update. Staff were directed by Council to prioritize the following routes for construction:
- Oak Bay - Beach Drive Neighbourhood Connection
- Bowker Avenue Commuter Route
- Cedar Hill Cross Road Multi-Use Trail
- Central Oak Bay Neighbourhood Bikeway
- Cadboro Bay Road Commuter Route
- McNeill Avenue Beach Connect or Currie Road Beach Connect
- Lansdowne Road Commuter Route
- Henderson Road/Foul Bay Road Commuter Route
- Oak Bay Avenue Commuter Route
Follow Active Transportation in Oak Bay
Staff will begin preliminary design work including consultation with the community. Follow these projects and receive updates by our Connect Oak Bay project page.