Active Transportation
Active transportation refers to any form of human-powered transportation - walking, cycling, wheeling, in-line skating, skateboarding, skiing or paddling.
Whether it is walking to the bus stop, going for a bike ride with the family or cycling to school, active transportation is something many of us do every day. Choosing to turn to active transportation as a viable means of commuting and carrying out personal business not only saves money but also improves health, boosts happiness and reduces pollution in our communities.
CBRM in Motion - Active Transportation Plan
The Plan outlines our community’s vision for safer, more connected routes that expand the active transportation network, offering residents affordable, sustainable and healthy ways to move throughout the municipality.
View the CBRM in Motion - Active Transportation Plan (2022) (PDF, 12 MB).
The Maryann Corbett Trail
Formerly known as the Grand Lake Multi-Use Path, the Maryann Corbett Trail officially opened on November 2, 2018.
This 10 km paved, 3-metre-wide pathway is designed for both cyclists and pedestrians. It connects Reserve Mines to the Cow Bay Road overpass and serves as an important active transportation link to Cape Breton University (CBU) and the Mayflower Mall. A scenic lookout is located just off the trail by the CBU campus.
See Maryann Corbett Trail Map (PDF, 665 KB).
Crosswalk Strategy
The CBRM Crosswalk Strategy was developed by the Active Transportation Committee in consultation with CBRM Public Works and presented to Council in June 2017. The strategy supports safer pedestrian crossings across the municipality.
View CBRM Crosswalk Strategy (PDF, 363 KB).
Cycling in CBRM
Explore CBRM by bike! The CBRM Active Transportation Committee and Velo Cape Breton have partnered to create cycling maps and a cycling handbook to help riders of all levels get started.
- CBRM Cycling Routes (2018) (PDF, 2.7 MB)
- George Street Bike Lanes (PDF, 1.8 MB)
Walking Trails
Get outside and discover our network of walking paths and trails for all activity levels and abilities.
Related Studies & Reports
- Grand Lake Road Multi-Use Path - Final Design Report (March 2012) (PDF, 1 MB)
- Active Transportation and Community Health in CBRM Report (March 2013) (PDF, 488 KB)
- Renwick Brook Pedestrian Tunnel Study (October 2013) (PDF, 511 KB)
- Sydney Harbour Shuttle Feasibility Final Report (October 2013) (PDF, 2 MB)
- Battery Point Connector Path Study - Drawings (March 2016) (PDF, 13 MB)