Latoria Road Active Transportation Project

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Active transportation means getting around using one's own energy, including activities like walking, cycling, jogging, skateboarding, inline skating or traveling using a non-motorized wheelchair, scooter, or other active mobility options.

Active transportation infrastructure projects aim to create key safety-focused connections that are healthy, enjoyable, and convenient for people of all ages and abilities, such as multi-use pathways, raised sidewalks, protected bike lanes, and traffic calming measures. Supporting active transportation projects and initiatives is an important step in encouraging people to be active and enjoy the outdoors while travelling and providing the infrastructure to do so comfortably. Providing more active transportation options for everyone will also support efforts to reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions by reducing car dependency as the city grows.

The development of an Active Transportation Plan in parallel with a Transportation Master Plan is a key priority under Council's Strategic Plan.

Current Project
Currently, the Latoria Active Transportation Infrastructure Project is being expedited ahead of the City’s Active Transportation Plan because the new elementary school is set to open in September 2025. This work aligns with Colwood’s ultimate road cross-section for Latoria Road, and the BC Active Transportation Design Guide, which aims to create safe pedestrian and bike routes in South Langford, for all ages and abilities.

While this project emphasizes active transportation, it is also anticipated to alleviate road congestion, leading to less traffic and improved driving conditions.

This project has three phases:

Phase One
Phase one of this project will commence in 2025, subject to our successful BC Active Transportation Grant application and will include:

  • Protected bike lanes on both sides of Latoria Road from Triangle Trail to Whimfield Terrace.
  • The addition of sidewalk on one side of Latoria Road, starting on the south side from the existing sidewalk, east of Pritchard Creek Road to Klahanie Drive, and switching to the north side at the new elementary school from Klahanie Drive to the existing pathway connection to Whimfield Terrace.

This network will provide residents with safe routes to the new elementary school expected to open in September 2025. Given that many families live near the school and aren't eligible for bus services, the City understands that offering various alternative routes to school can help ease congestion during peak hours.

Phase two and three will connect sidewalks, from Whimfield Terrace to the Colwood Border, and from Happy Valley Road to Pritchard Creek Road, respectively.

Active transportation means getting around using one's own energy, including activities like walking, cycling, jogging, skateboarding, inline skating or traveling using a non-motorized wheelchair, scooter, or other active mobility options.

Active transportation infrastructure projects aim to create key safety-focused connections that are healthy, enjoyable, and convenient for people of all ages and abilities, such as multi-use pathways, raised sidewalks, protected bike lanes, and traffic calming measures. Supporting active transportation projects and initiatives is an important step in encouraging people to be active and enjoy the outdoors while travelling and providing the infrastructure to do so comfortably. Providing more active transportation options for everyone will also support efforts to reduce traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions by reducing car dependency as the city grows.

The development of an Active Transportation Plan in parallel with a Transportation Master Plan is a key priority under Council's Strategic Plan.

Current Project
Currently, the Latoria Active Transportation Infrastructure Project is being expedited ahead of the City’s Active Transportation Plan because the new elementary school is set to open in September 2025. This work aligns with Colwood’s ultimate road cross-section for Latoria Road, and the BC Active Transportation Design Guide, which aims to create safe pedestrian and bike routes in South Langford, for all ages and abilities.

While this project emphasizes active transportation, it is also anticipated to alleviate road congestion, leading to less traffic and improved driving conditions.

This project has three phases:

Phase One
Phase one of this project will commence in 2025, subject to our successful BC Active Transportation Grant application and will include:

  • Protected bike lanes on both sides of Latoria Road from Triangle Trail to Whimfield Terrace.
  • The addition of sidewalk on one side of Latoria Road, starting on the south side from the existing sidewalk, east of Pritchard Creek Road to Klahanie Drive, and switching to the north side at the new elementary school from Klahanie Drive to the existing pathway connection to Whimfield Terrace.

This network will provide residents with safe routes to the new elementary school expected to open in September 2025. Given that many families live near the school and aren't eligible for bus services, the City understands that offering various alternative routes to school can help ease congestion during peak hours.

Phase two and three will connect sidewalks, from Whimfield Terrace to the Colwood Border, and from Happy Valley Road to Pritchard Creek Road, respectively.

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    Phase 1 of construction for the Latoria Active Transportation Project (from Pritchard Creek Road to Whimfield Terrace) is currently underway and nearing completion. This project includes the addition of protected bike lanes and sidewalks on Latoria, aiming to create safety-focused active transportation connections that are convenient for people of all ages and abilities. Sooke School District 62 will also be notifying parents and guardians of the recommended “safe routes to school.”

    This spring, the City became aware that residents of McCormick Meadows will fall into the catchment area for SĆIȺNEW̱ SṮEȽIṮḴEȽ Elementary School. Residents and students expressed concern that while they currently walk to Happy Valley School on sidewalks, they now lack a safe and direct pedestrian connection to the new school. The City evaluated options for “safe routes to school” for students walk, biking, or rolling to SĆIȺNEW̱ SṮEȽIṮḴEȽ Elementary School from the McCormick Meadows area and found a feasible interim solution.

    The following interim “safe routes to school” for McCormick Meadows is under constructions and will be in place for September 2, 2025:

    · A protected accessible paved multi-use path on Happy Valley Road and Latoria Road (from Lobo Vale to Pritchard Creek Road)

    · A new crosswalk on Happy Valley Road at the intersection with Luxton Road including pedestrian activated flashers

    While the portion of Latoria Road shown on the map will still be closed to vehicular traffic until the road is paved and painted shortly, the sidewalk and multi-use paths will be open to pedestrians. BC Hydro will be moving poles along Latoria on Sunday September 7th.


    Phases 2 and 3 of the Happy Valley and Latoria Active Transportation Project will connect sidewalks and protected bike lanes from Whimfield Terrace to the Colwood border and replace the temporary multi-use path from Happy Valley Road to Pritchard Creek Road. Phases 2 and 3 are subject to grant funding applications and annual budget approvals.

    Phase 1 of construction for the Latoria Active Transportation Project (from Pritchard Creek Road to Whimfield Terrace) is currently underway and nearing completion. This project includes the addition of protected bike lanes and sidewalks on Latoria, aiming to create safety-focused active transportation connections that are convenient for people of all ages and abilities. Sooke School District 62 will also be notifying parents and guardians of the recommended “safe routes to school.”

    This spring, the City became aware that residents of McCormick Meadows will fall into the catchment area for SĆIȺNEW̱ SṮEȽIṮḴEȽ Elementary School. Residents and students expressed concern that while they currently walk to Happy Valley School on sidewalks, they now lack a safe and direct pedestrian connection to the new school. The City evaluated options for “safe routes to school” for students walk, biking, or rolling to SĆIȺNEW̱ SṮEȽIṮḴEȽ Elementary School from the McCormick Meadows area and found a feasible interim solution.

    The following interim “safe routes to school” for McCormick Meadows is under constructions and will be in place for September 2, 2025:

    · A protected accessible paved multi-use path on Happy Valley Road and Latoria Road (from Lobo Vale to Pritchard Creek Road)

    · A new crosswalk on Happy Valley Road at the intersection with Luxton Road including pedestrian activated flashers

    While the portion of Latoria Road shown on the map will still be closed to vehicular traffic until the road is paved and painted shortly, the sidewalk and multi-use paths will be open to pedestrians. BC Hydro will be moving poles along Latoria on Sunday September 7th.


    Phases 2 and 3 of the Happy Valley and Latoria Active Transportation Project will connect sidewalks and protected bike lanes from Whimfield Terrace to the Colwood border and replace the temporary multi-use path from Happy Valley Road to Pritchard Creek Road. Phases 2 and 3 are subject to grant funding applications and annual budget approvals.

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