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Fernie and Golden safety projects funded
Road and pedestrian safety projects in Fernie and Golden are among 50 B.C. communities receiving Vision Zero Grant Program funds.
The grants are awarded directly to communities in B.C. to improve local road safety, make active transportation more accessible and prevent injuries. In 2025, a total of $794,991 has been distributed to 50 communities.
In Fernie, the Parent Advisory Council for École Isabella Dicken Elementary School has been awarded $20,000 for a project to install a flashing beacon and radar speed signage at the 2nd Avenue and 13th Street crosswalk. This will improve safety for students walking and biking to the elementary school in Fernie, at an increasingly busy intersection.
The Town of Golden is getting $13,500 for the purchase and deployment of a trailer mounted speed sign. The mobile speed sign will be paced at targeted locations around the community and will be deployed based on speed complaints or for other noted vehicle/pedestrian/cyclist roadway safety concerns.
“Putting the prevention of serious injuries and fatalities at the heart of our transportation systems makes our communities healthier and safer,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Health. “Through the Vision Zero Grant Program, communities are receiving the resources they need to make meaningful road-safety improvements. By working together, we are creating safer, more inclusive spaces for everyone, whether they walk, cycle or drive.”
This is the fourth year of the Vision Zero Grant Program, a joint initiative between the provincial government, the regional health authorities, First Nations Health Authority and the BC Injury Research and Prevention Unit (BCIRPU). The grants are provided by the Province through the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Transportation and Transit, with additional funding top-ups provided by the regional health authorities.
The Vision Zero Grant Program has funded more than 200 projects, totaling more than $3 million in awards disbursed since its inception in 2021.
Lead image: École Isabella Dicken Elementary School. e-KNOW file photo
