Road safety matters in British Columbia (BC).
This was a statement echoed by the first year applicants to the BC Vision Zero in Road Safety Grant Program.
The annual program received applications from all five health authorities in the province, from Vancouver Coastal Health to Northern Health. Applicants included big and small local governments, Indigenous groups, and non-governmental organizations. In total, $575,000 in funds were disbursed across 37 projects aimed at addressing the safety of everyday road users. All 16 Stream #2 projects involving and taking place in Indigenous communities were funded. Project goals ranged from improving pedestrian infrastructure, to raising bike lane paths, and implementing speed reduction interventions. Other non-construction-related projects involved hosting cycling safety workshops, road safety engagement sessions, and purchasing high visibility vests and rechargeable LED safety lights for community members. We would like to extend a big congratulations to all of the 2021/22 grant recipients!
The Vision Zero inaugural year was funded by the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, and Vancouver Coastal Health. It is managed by the Province, BC Injury Research and Prevention Program (BCIRPU), BC Centre for Disease Control, First Nations Health Authority, and the five regional health authorities (i.e., Fraser Health, Interior Health, Island Health, Northern Health, and Vancouver Coastal Health). The Vision Zero program was previously implemented in Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health.
The projects funded in the 2021/22 grant intake can be found on Our Projects page.
Read more about the Grant Program from the BC Government press release or visit the BCIRPU website for road safety research.
