The provincial government has announced a large flux of cash to encourage British Columbians to encourage people to get out of their cars and onto their bikes.
The $31 million "Bike BC" program will be used to build and improve cycling networks throughout the province.
Premier Gordon Campbell says the decision was propelled by what he calls the "consistent and relentless efforts of cycling advocates."
"We want to create a 21st century community that provides people with choices," he said. "I'm not saying everyone has to ride a bike, but it's important to provide people with the infrastructure to make that choice."
The money will be spent over the next three years. Around $250,000 will be used to complete the western-most part of the Greenway around Science World - the final stage of the $1.8 million project. It is hoped that route will be used to take commuters from New Westminster to downtown Vancouver without battling highway traffic.
Other money will be used to construct new trails, bike lanes and bike lockers. The aim is to make cycling a safer and more attractive option for commuters.
Since 2001, the B.C. government has invested $114 million for cycling infrastructure.
There are more 220 kilometres of cycling paths in over 50 B.C. communities.
