Localmotion provides local governments funding assistance for capital projects that make communities greener, healthier and more active and accessible places in which to live. This program provides extra resources for projects that encourage people to get out and be more active, support a reduction in car dependency and associated greenhouse gas emissions and meet the mobility needs of seniors and people with disabilities.
The Province is providing $40 million for investment in capital projects that build bike paths, walkways and greenways and build seniors-friendly and disability-friendly communities. LocalMotion funds are also available for projects that support community playgrounds and children’s parks activities.
The goals of the LocalMotion Program are to:
- reduce community greenhouse gas emissions, with an emphasis on getting people out of their cars;
- advance the ActNow BC principle of being physically active; and
- build seniors-friendly and disability-friendly communities.
LocalMotion grants are based on a 50/50 provincial/local government cost-sharing basis, with a provincial contribution of up to $1 million a year. The total $40 million is available over four years.
The application submission period for the 2008 round of LocalMotion is now closed. Successful projects will be announced in the summer.
Announcements of successful projects for the 2007 intake occurred throughout the summer and fall of 2007. Please visit What's New for news releases on recent announcements.
