Whereas BC has an aging population and many communities are developing age-friendly community plans and research shows that few factors contribute as much to successful aging as having a physically active lifestyle; And whereas rural communities through BC often lack essential infrastructure to accommodate both residents active recreation and transportation needs as well as possibilities for cycling and walking agritourism potential: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM call on the provincial government to facilitate increasing funding and prioritization the enhancement of both local residential and agritourism walking and bicycling infrastructure in BC communities; And be it further resolved that a letter be sent to the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure in support of initiatives that increase safety such as shoulder enhancement projects and the importance of enhanced transit services benefiting all ages.
