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Victoria

Your city and your health are more connected than you think.

Cities across Canada are making major investments in new infrastructure, like better transit and new bike networks, to make it easier for people to get around without a car. These investments are designed to reduce traffic congestion and make city life more sustainable. But they could also shape our health and well-being. With over 80% of Canadians living in urban areas, the potential impact is huge. But there is a lot we still don’t know. Can building better infrastructure actually increase physical activity, well-being, and social connectedness? Does everyone benefit, or are some residents being left out?

Help us learn how to build healthy, happy, and connected cities.

INTERACT is bringing together thousands of people in cities across Canada to evaluate the health impacts of sustainable transportation infrastructure. In Victoria, our team at UVic and SFU are inviting a diverse mix of residents who bike in the city to help us study the use and benefits of the city’s growing cycling network. With over 36 km of safe and comfortable bike routes in the city, we’re interested in knowing who is using them and how. Participation is easy and an opportunity to add your voice to innovative local research that aims to guide healthy and equitable community design in Victoria, and beyond.

Thank you for joining, Victoria!

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of our cohort had heard about the AAA Cycling Network

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think it’s a very good idea

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of participants bicycle with children

About Victoria’s Cycling Network

The City of Victoria has built 36 km of safe cycling routes that make up the All Ages and Abilities (AAA) cycling network. With this network, 95% of the municipality is within 500m of a safe cycling route. Victoria’s not stopping there, and has plans to keep expanding the network to increase access and comfort for. Victoria’s $7.75M commitment to the cycling network is an important step in its bold journey to become one of the best small cities for cycling in the world.