Current Projects

  • McNeill Avenue: Phase one will consist of traffic calming measures from Falkland Road to Transit Avenue. Phase two stretches from Foul Bay Road to Falkland Rd. Plans for this phase will be brought back to Council at a later date.
  • Henderson Neighbourhood Bikeway: A cycling route connecting Oak Bay Ave, Oak Bay High School, Oak Bay Recreation to Henderson Road’s existing cycling infrastructure.
  • Haultain-Estevan Neighbourhood Bikeway: A cycling route connecting Willows Beach, Estevan Village and Cadboro Bay’s commercial district.
  • Pedestrian Master Plan and Sidewalk Condition: A Pedestrian Master Plan and Sidewalk Condition Assessment will be brought to Council in Q2 2024.

Active Transportation Strategy Engagement Background

The District of Oak Bay is updating its Active Transportation Strategy (ATS), a long-term plan to support safer, healthier, and more sustainable ways to get around. The ATS sets the direction for how Oak Bay can improve options for walking, cycling, rolling, and transit while reducing greenhouse gas emissions and creating more connected neighbourhoods.

Council approved the original ATS in 2011 with an update approved in March 2024, that has a focus on technical review and alignment with BC Active Transportation Design Guidelines. In May 2025, Council directed staff to launch a broad community-wide engagement process to ensure the updated strategy reflects local needs and perspectives, specifically related to the nine proposed cycling routes that were identified as key to building a cycling network.

Phase 1 of engagement (September 2–26, 2025) focuses on gathering insights to inform the updated ATS as well as gathering high-level feedback to refine nine proposed cycling routes. This input will inform both the updated ATS and the new Cycling Implementation Plan, which will be presented to Council in 2026.

The Nine Proposed Cycling Routes

The current implementation plan includes nine proposed cycling routes across Oak Bay. These routes combine neighbourhood bikeways, commuter routes, and multi-use trails to improve access and connectivity:

  • Oak Bay - Beach Drive Neighbourhood Connection
  • Bowker Avenue Commuter Route
  • Cedar Hill Cross Road Multi-Use Trail
  • Central Oak Bay Neighbourhood Bikeway
  • Cadboro Bay Road Commuter Route
  • Beach Connection
    • Option 1 - Margate Avenue Beach Connection
    • Option 2 - Currie Road Beach Connection
  • Lansdowne Road Commuter Route
  • Henderson Road/Foul Bay Road Commuter Route
  • Oak Bay Avenue Commuter Route

Online Questionnaire

We've launched an online questionnaire to compliment the in-person workshops this month. Take a minute to share your input on Active Transportation in Oak Bay whether you walk, roll or cycle.

The questionnaire closes Sept. 26!
Take the Questionnaire

Paper copies will be available at:

  • Oak Bay Recreation Centre (1975 Bee St)
  • Monterey Recreation (1442 Monterey Ave)
  • Henderson Recreation (2291 Cedar Hill Cross Rd).