East Wellington and Pleasant Valley Active Transportation Network Plan
The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is developing an Active Transportation Network Plan for East Wellington and Pleasant Valley in Electoral Area C to enhance active transportation options and strengthen connections to local amenities and services. The plan supports safety and accessibility for residents and visitors of all ages and abilities.
The plan serves as the first step in advancing active transportation in the area. The plan takes a detailed look at existing conditions and identifying opportunities to improve infrastructure that supports walking, cycling and other active transportation modes.
SCHEDULE UPDATE – Please note that Phase 2 Engagement on the draft plan will be held in November. Follow along here for the latest updates.
Why It Matters
Safer Routes - Improve safety for walking, biking and rolling
Better Connections - Link homes to schools, parks and services
Climate Action - Support low-carbon travel and healthy lifestyles
Funding Opportunities - Position the community for provincial and federal infrastructure grant funding
The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is developing an Active Transportation Network Plan for East Wellington and Pleasant Valley in Electoral Area C to enhance active transportation options and strengthen connections to local amenities and services. The plan supports safety and accessibility for residents and visitors of all ages and abilities.
The plan serves as the first step in advancing active transportation in the area. The plan takes a detailed look at existing conditions and identifying opportunities to improve infrastructure that supports walking, cycling and other active transportation modes.
SCHEDULE UPDATE – Please note that Phase 2 Engagement on the draft plan will be held in November. Follow along here for the latest updates.
Why It Matters
Safer Routes - Improve safety for walking, biking and rolling
Better Connections - Link homes to schools, parks and services
Climate Action - Support low-carbon travel and healthy lifestyles
Funding Opportunities - Position the community for provincial and federal infrastructure grant funding
The Regional District of Nanaimo is developing an Active Transportation Network Plan forEast Wellington and Pleasant Valleyin Electoral Area C, to enhance active transportation options and strengthen connections to local amenities and services. The plan supports safety and accessibility for residents and visitors of all ages and abilities and will provide an assessment of current conditions, priorities and opportunities to support future improvements.
Why It Matters
Safer Routes - Improve safety for walking, biking and rolling
Better Connections - Link homes to schools, parks, businesses and services
Climate Action - Support low-carbon travel and healthy lifestyles
Funding Opportunities - Position the community for provincial and federal infrastructure grant funding
We want to hear from you! Your input will help shape the future of active transportation in East Wellington and Pleasant Valley. You do not have to live in East Wellington and Pleasant Valley to complete this survey.
You can choose to skip any question or stop at any time.
Your participation in this engagement survey is voluntary. If you decide to participate in this survey, you may withdraw at any time.
The personal information you provide is collected by the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) under sections 26(c) and 26(e) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) for the purposes of engaging and consulting with the public. The RDN is using a Bang the Table engagement platform that stores the information in Canada. However, Bang the Table staff are located in the US and may access your user profile information to provide assistance at your request.
Some of the questions allow for responses using open-text fields. To protect your privacy and the privacy of others, please do not include any information that could identify you or another person. Identifying information could include a person’s name, address, email or phone number. Any personal information that is inadvertently included in the open-text responses will be deleted once the results of the survey are compiled.
If you have any questions about the initiative, please contact Jonathan Behnke at jbehnke@rdn.bc.ca or by calling 250-248-4744. If you have any questions about the collection of your personal information, please contact the Privacy Officer at PrivacyOffice@rdn.bc.ca or call 250-390-4111.
Page last updated: 24 Sep 2026, 09:30 AM
Data Collection and Analysis (March - April 2026)
East Wellington and Pleasant Valley Active Transportation Network Plan has finished this stage
Project team reviews existing background information, including: traffic data, community plans, transit plans and active transportation best practices
Phase 1 Engagement (April - May 2026)
East Wellington and Pleasant Valley Active Transportation Network Plan has finished this stage
Project webpage and first community survey are launched
Meetings are held with interested and affected groups
A drop-in open house provides opportunities for in-person input
Public feedback helps identify safety concerns, connectivity gaps and priorities
Engagement Summary and Draft Plan Development (May - June 2026)
East Wellington and Pleasant Valley Active Transportation Network Plan is currently at this stage
A What We Heard Engagement Summary shares key themes from Phase 1 engagement
The project team reviews feedback and begins drafting the network plan
Technical analysis and design work continue
Phase 2 Engagement on Draft Plan (November 2026)
this is an upcoming stage for East Wellington and Pleasant Valley Active Transportation Network Plan
A second survey is launched and the project webpage is updated to invite feedback on the draft plan
A second open house and follow-up meetings are held with interested and affected groups to gather input
Community feedback helps refine recommendations
Final Plan Preparation (January - February 2027)
this is an upcoming stage for East Wellington and Pleasant Valley Active Transportation Network Plan
A final What We Heard Engagement Summary is shared
Final adjustments are made based on input
The final plan is presented to the Regional District of Nanaimo Board