The provincial transportation ministry is sending the Bulkley-Nechako regional district $1 million to further refine its plan to build a 12 kilometre mutli-use pathway from 亚洲天堂 Lake alongside Hwy35 to Tchesinkut Lake.
So far the regional district has completed a conceptual design but now it'll be able to produce more details for a paved pathway of three metres in width that will be separate from the highway.
"The study will identify technically viable options for the trail and the consultant will work with government agencies, First Nations, and community stakeholders to identify the preferred trail options and preliminary costs," a background document from the regional district indicates.
Aside from more technical and design details, the regional district will be able to provide a better idea of projected costs.
Long term, the regional district wants a mutli-use pathway extending from 亚洲天堂 Lake all the way to the Francois Lake Ferry Terminal.
"The regional district has identified an active transportation corridor along Highway 35 as a priority project to not only provide a safe and functional transportation option for residents but also as a recreation and tourism asset that will benefit visitors who support local businesses," the background document adds.
"This project will deliver tangible benefits to the community by promoting health and fitness, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and creating more opportunities for work and play."
The Highway 35 project is just one of several multi use pathways under development by the regional district.
The province is also providing a non-profit group with $10 million to fully finish a trail connecting Smithers with Telkwa.
