Transportation Master Plan

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Help Plan for a Safe and Connected Community!

Port Alberni is creating a Transportation Master Plan with input from the community!

The Transportation Master Plan (TMP) will establish the long-term vision for our city’s transportation network. The TMP will build upon previous efforts, including the 2014 Active Transportation Plan (see Project Documents for details), by reviewing, revising, updating, and integrating city-identified transportation projects to create a comprehensive roadmap for maintaining, enhancing, and expanding Port Alberni's transportation infrastructure. This aligns with the city’s Corporate Strategic Plan goal of creating a transportation network that supports the city’s vision for a connected, accessible, and sustainable community.

The TMP is also closely integrated with the ongoing work on the Parks, Recreation, and Culture Master Plan. Together, these plans will align efforts to enhance active transportation networks, enabling the Parks, Recreation, and Culture and Infrastructure Services departments to develop a cohesive network and route plan that links road corridors, trails, and multi-use pathways (MUPs) throughout the city's parklands and natural areas.

Public input will play a vital role in shaping the TMP, ensuring that the transportation network reflects our community’s priorities and needs for a connected, efficient, and inclusive system. Through this plan, the city aims to create a transportation network that serves both current and future generations while supporting broader financial and strategic goals.

We look forward to achieving a multimodal network that is safe and accessible for all users and meets the needs of residents and visitors alike for years to come!

Planning Process

The planning process will take place in four phases, as illustrated below. During each phase, you'll have opportunities to get involved through events, surveys, and other engagement activities. Your participation is key to shaping the future of our transportation network.

The TMP is one of many concurrent master planning projects the city is undertaking to support strategic long-term planning for civic assets. Click here to learn more about all the Master Plans!

Help Plan for a Safe and Connected Community!

Port Alberni is creating a Transportation Master Plan with input from the community!

The Transportation Master Plan (TMP) will establish the long-term vision for our city’s transportation network. The TMP will build upon previous efforts, including the 2014 Active Transportation Plan (see Project Documents for details), by reviewing, revising, updating, and integrating city-identified transportation projects to create a comprehensive roadmap for maintaining, enhancing, and expanding Port Alberni's transportation infrastructure. This aligns with the city’s Corporate Strategic Plan goal of creating a transportation network that supports the city’s vision for a connected, accessible, and sustainable community.

The TMP is also closely integrated with the ongoing work on the Parks, Recreation, and Culture Master Plan. Together, these plans will align efforts to enhance active transportation networks, enabling the Parks, Recreation, and Culture and Infrastructure Services departments to develop a cohesive network and route plan that links road corridors, trails, and multi-use pathways (MUPs) throughout the city's parklands and natural areas.

Public input will play a vital role in shaping the TMP, ensuring that the transportation network reflects our community’s priorities and needs for a connected, efficient, and inclusive system. Through this plan, the city aims to create a transportation network that serves both current and future generations while supporting broader financial and strategic goals.

We look forward to achieving a multimodal network that is safe and accessible for all users and meets the needs of residents and visitors alike for years to come!

Planning Process

The planning process will take place in four phases, as illustrated below. During each phase, you'll have opportunities to get involved through events, surveys, and other engagement activities. Your participation is key to shaping the future of our transportation network.

The TMP is one of many concurrent master planning projects the city is undertaking to support strategic long-term planning for civic assets. Click here to learn more about all the Master Plans!

  • Join Us! Connect with Your City Open House Featuring Master Planning Engagement

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    The Transportation Master Plan is moving into its next stage, and your input is helping guide the way. With Round 1 engagement complete, a background and benchmarking report in place, and urgent road safety needs identified, we’re now building on this foundation with traffic modelling, truck route studies, and policy reviews.

    Your feedback has already highlighted the need for safer crossings, improved active transportation connections, and better planning for future growth. Thank you to everyone who participated. You’re helping create a safer, smarter, and more connected transportation network for Port Alberni.

    What's Happening Now!

    We’re eager to show you the work completed so far and hear your thoughts. We will be hosting presentations and Q&A sessions for the Parks, Recreation, and Culture Master Plan (PRCMP) and Transportation Master Plan (TMP), followed by the third annual Connect with Your City Open House.

    Join Us!

    Date: Wednesday, November 26th, 2025

    Location: Cedar Room of the Echo ’67 Community Centre (4255 Wallace Street):

    Times:

    • Presentations and Q&A Session: 4:30 – 6:00 PM (Doors open 4:15 PM - registration required)
    • Connect With Your City Open House: 6:00 – 8:00 PM (open to all)

    Childminding is available during the event.

    Presentations and Q&A Sessions

    The presentations and Q&A sessions are focused, interactive discussions on the Parks, Recreation & Culture Master Plan and the Transportation Master Plan.

    Participants can provide feedback on draft visions, goals, and strategies, and speak directly with project staff to ask questions and explore ideas in depth. Space is limited, and pre-registration is required to attend. [Register here]

    Connect With Your City Open House

    At the third annual Connect with Your City Open House you can explore your city services, meet dedicated staff behind the important projects and initiatives that build your community, and gain a deeper understanding of the vital role each department plays in making Port Alberni a better place to live. Enjoy interactive displays, snacks, prize giveaways, and more! We also have childminding on site, provided by our wonderful Parks, Recreation and Culture staff, to keep your kiddies entertained while you connect on what matters most.

  • Thank You for Helping Shape Our Transportation Future!

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    We’re excited to share the “What We Heard” engagement report for Port Alberni’s Transportation Master Plan—an important milestone that captures the voices, ideas, and priorities of our community. With over 300 survey responses and valuable input from events and online tools, this snapshot tells the story of how our residents, business owners, and visitors envision a safer, more connected, and accessible transportation network for today and tomorrow.

    By outlining community preferences—whether it’s better bike lanes, improved pedestrian crossings, or safer road designs—this report brings to light the shared vision that will guide the next generation of transportation projects. Thank you to everyone who participated—your insight is at the heart of this plan, and we can’t wait to turn ideas into action.

    Explore the full report in the Project Documents sidebar to the right to see how your feedback is shaping the future of streets, trails, and transit in Port Alberni.

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