The City of Charlottetown has a new plan that sets a long-term vision for the growth of active transportation across the city.
The Active Transportation Plan was adopted by Council on Nov. 25 and includes recommendations for improving cycling and pedestrian infrastructure like bike lanes, pathways and sidewalks over the next 10 to 15 years. The plan also includes recommendations for supportive amenities like bike parking and water fountains.
“Active transportation is about more than just getting around – it’s about building a healthier and more vibrant community with more choices for everyone,” said Mayor Philip Brown. “The investments we make in active transportation today will benefit our residents, visitors, and environment into the future.”
The plan builds on the outcomes of public consultation conducted by local advocacy group Bike Friendly Communities in 2022 and incorporates feedback from consultations conducted by the City throughout 2025.
Four key themes emerged from community input:
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Year-Round Maintenance - Improving conditions and winter maintenance to increase rider comfort and numbers.
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Connected Network - Connecting complete routes to enable full pedestrian and cycling journeys, and connections to transit.
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Road Safety and Education – A focus on designated active transportation routes, slow vehicle speeds in neighbourhoods, improved crossings, and education for drivers and active transportation users to support road sharing.
• Supportive Amenities and Wayfinding – Improving amenities, including bike parking, seating, and repair stations, and wayfinding signage to make routes easier to navigate.
The plan establishes new technical standards for active transportation infrastructure in Charlottetown, with prioritization given to routes that will help create a complete, functional network over the next 15 years. The plan also includes proposed locations for a 2026-2027 bikeshare pilot program.
“With this plan, we are committing to real, achievable improvements in safety, connectivity, and access,” said Councillor Trevor MacKinnon, Chair of the City’s Environment and Sustainability Committee. “We want to build a community where everyone – regardless of age or ability – can use active transportation safely and efficiently.”
City staff will now work to implement the plan and will provide annual progress reports to Council. New initiatives will be considered by Council through the annual budgeting process and community engagement will be an important part of detailed planning.
To view the full plan, including detailed maps, please visit
charlottetownhall.ca/atplan