Active Transportation
The City of St. John’s is committed to building a connected, resilient, and sustainable active transportation network aimed at promoting health and wellbeing for residents, visitors, and the planet.
Providing convenient, comfortable, and attractive active transportation routes is necessary progress toward advancing the city’s sustainable mode share targets, the Resilient St. John’s Community Climate Plan, and the Bike St. John's Master Plan.
What is Active Transportation?
Active transportation refers to the movement of people or goods powered by human activity. Active transportation includes walking, cycling and the use of human-powered or hybrid mobility aids such as wheelchairs, scooters, e-bikes, rollerblades, snowshoes and cross-country skis.
We also have an adaptive equipment lending program, which improves accessibility for those with mobility-related disabilities.
What is Active Transportation Infrastructure?
Active transportation infrastructure refers to physical structures and the built environment that support active transportation, such as pathways, bike lanes, multi-use trails and widened sidewalks. The most effective active transportation infrastructure provides a complete network that allows users to safely move through their communities and between destinations, from main streets to schools, parks, public transit hubs and residential neighbourhoods.
Learn more about our network by clicking on links below!
Cycling
Cycling is a healthy, affordable, and sustainable way to get around the city. Whether you’re commuting to work, running errands, or exploring neighbourhoods and trails, the City supports cycling as an important part of our transportation network and a great way to enjoy our community. Learn more about our cycling infrastructure to including bike lanes trails, and other amenities that improve the cycling experience.
Shared-Use Paths
Shared-use paths are used by people walking, cycling and wheeling. Paved shared-use paths are designed to be accessible for people of all ages and abilities. They are wheelchair-friendly, stroller-friendly, and provide a safer and smoother surface for all users, regardless of their mobility or physical limitations. Learn more about locations and how we are expanding our shared-use path network.
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