Connect Rupert: Transportation Plan

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February 1, 2024

The City of Prince Rupert is completing a study to make our streets safer for walking and rolling. Over the next few months, the City will carry out an assessment of its existing road and sidewalk network. This assessment will help the City plan for future infrastructure and policy improvements that were recommended in Connect Rupert, our recently-completed transportation plan.

During this time, we will be engaging with community members to understand where people are walking and what challenges currently exist when walking throughout Prince Rupert. Your input will help the City to identify priorities and opportunities to make walking a more attractive transportation option for more residents.

This study is being completed as part of the Complete Communities Program, funded by the Province of B.C. Ministry of Housing and will build on the City’s existing plans, including Connect Rupert, Rupert Plays (Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Plan), the Asset Management and Infrastructure Replacement Strategy, and the new Official Community Plan.

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July 25th, 2023

At last night's meeting, Prince Rupert City Council officially adopted the Connect Rupert: Transportation Plan and directed staff to initiate pursuing actions identified in the plan, keeping in mind budget and capacity constraints. We want to thank all those who provided input on our various surveys, engagement sessions and interviews. This plan will help to guide the development of City transportation networks and infrastructure over the next decade.

See below for the full complete Plan:

Connect Rupert: Transportation Plan
Detailed Strategies and Policy Statements
Policy Statement Tables


March 13, 2023

Survey #2 is now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated! We will report back shortly with the results of the second round of engagement.


February 13, 2023

Survey #2 is now live!

Following the first round of engagement, the project team has developed a draft Plan with strategies and actions for the City-Wide Transportation Plan.

We are excited to share the draft Plan with you, and hear your feedback on our priority strategies and actions. Our second community survey is live from February 13th to March 5th. By completing the survey, you are eligible to win one of three small prizes!


In June 2022, the City of Prince Rupert launched the planning and public engagement process for Connect Rupert. Connect Rupert is name of the Transportation Plan that the City is developing. Connect Rupert will provide an opportunity for the City to take stock of all forms of transportation in Prince Rupert today, plan for the future, and strategically guide its growth today and over the long-term.

The plan will establish a strategic vision that will guide the City’s transportation and land use decisions as well as public investments over the next 5-10 years and beyond. It will help guide the City towards its vision of being a world-class port city that is vibrant, resilient, and sustainable. As a port city that is continuing to grow in its role in importing and exporting goods for the rest of the country, the plan will need to balance both the city’s commercial and personal transportation needs.

The plan is a crucial step towards creating a transportation network that serves community members of all ages and abilities and will support the bold visions in recent and existing initiatives, including the recently adopted Official Community Plan and the 2030 Vision document.

The Transportation Plan will be developed through a five-phase process over 12 months. There will be a variety of opportunities for the community members to participate in the planning process and provide input. Stay connected and keep up-to-date with this exciting project!

At present, the project is at the "Looking Forward" phase. The following documents, produced as part of the "Current Context" phase, can be found under the "Documents" section on this page:

  • Project Backgrounder
  • Best Practice Review
  • Engagement Round 1 Summary Report

February 1, 2024

The City of Prince Rupert is completing a study to make our streets safer for walking and rolling. Over the next few months, the City will carry out an assessment of its existing road and sidewalk network. This assessment will help the City plan for future infrastructure and policy improvements that were recommended in Connect Rupert, our recently-completed transportation plan.

During this time, we will be engaging with community members to understand where people are walking and what challenges currently exist when walking throughout Prince Rupert. Your input will help the City to identify priorities and opportunities to make walking a more attractive transportation option for more residents.

This study is being completed as part of the Complete Communities Program, funded by the Province of B.C. Ministry of Housing and will build on the City’s existing plans, including Connect Rupert, Rupert Plays (Parks, Recreation, and Open Spaces Plan), the Asset Management and Infrastructure Replacement Strategy, and the new Official Community Plan.

Subscribe to the project to stay connected and be the first to know about upcoming opportunities to engage!



July 25th, 2023

At last night's meeting, Prince Rupert City Council officially adopted the Connect Rupert: Transportation Plan and directed staff to initiate pursuing actions identified in the plan, keeping in mind budget and capacity constraints. We want to thank all those who provided input on our various surveys, engagement sessions and interviews. This plan will help to guide the development of City transportation networks and infrastructure over the next decade.

See below for the full complete Plan:

Connect Rupert: Transportation Plan
Detailed Strategies and Policy Statements
Policy Statement Tables


March 13, 2023

Survey #2 is now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated! We will report back shortly with the results of the second round of engagement.


February 13, 2023

Survey #2 is now live!

Following the first round of engagement, the project team has developed a draft Plan with strategies and actions for the City-Wide Transportation Plan.

We are excited to share the draft Plan with you, and hear your feedback on our priority strategies and actions. Our second community survey is live from February 13th to March 5th. By completing the survey, you are eligible to win one of three small prizes!


In June 2022, the City of Prince Rupert launched the planning and public engagement process for Connect Rupert. Connect Rupert is name of the Transportation Plan that the City is developing. Connect Rupert will provide an opportunity for the City to take stock of all forms of transportation in Prince Rupert today, plan for the future, and strategically guide its growth today and over the long-term.

The plan will establish a strategic vision that will guide the City’s transportation and land use decisions as well as public investments over the next 5-10 years and beyond. It will help guide the City towards its vision of being a world-class port city that is vibrant, resilient, and sustainable. As a port city that is continuing to grow in its role in importing and exporting goods for the rest of the country, the plan will need to balance both the city’s commercial and personal transportation needs.

The plan is a crucial step towards creating a transportation network that serves community members of all ages and abilities and will support the bold visions in recent and existing initiatives, including the recently adopted Official Community Plan and the 2030 Vision document.

The Transportation Plan will be developed through a five-phase process over 12 months. There will be a variety of opportunities for the community members to participate in the planning process and provide input. Stay connected and keep up-to-date with this exciting project!

At present, the project is at the "Looking Forward" phase. The following documents, produced as part of the "Current Context" phase, can be found under the "Documents" section on this page:

  • Project Backgrounder
  • Best Practice Review
  • Engagement Round 1 Summary Report
  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    This is the second round of surveying to inform the City's Master Transportation Plan. Let us know how you rank the different priorities for transportation planning for the our community. The survey should take no longer that 10 - 15 minutes. Provide your email at the end to be entered to win a draw for one of three Prince Rupert tote bags! 

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  • Thank you to everyone who participated! This survey is now closed. Keep up to date with what's happening on this project by checking into our Connect Rupert project page.

    Do you walk, cycle, drive, or use a mobility aid, transit, school bus, or taxis in Prince Rupert? We need your input and ideas on transportation in the City of Prince Rupert!

    Transportation plays a key role in our daily lives and it impacts how we move throughout the city, how our community looks and feels, and how we interact with one another. The City of Prince Rupert is developing Connect Ruperta city-wide Transportation Plan, to help shape the future of transportation in Prince Rupert. The City is committed to developing a transportation network that encourages more active and sustainable modes of transportation. Over the next twelve months, the City will identify strategies and projects to help make the transportation network more convenient and accessible for residents and visitors.

    Have Your Say

    We are looking to hear from all community members to understand current transportation patterns and help create a vision for the future of transportation in Prince Rupert that is sustainable, inclusive, and connected. We invite you to use your voice to help us create a plan that reflects how you move today and guides how you will move in the future!

    Community Survey

    The following 10-minute survey focuses on identifying local transportation issues and opportunities in Prince Rupert.

    Please help us by completing this survey by August 7th, 2022By completing this survey, you are eligible to win one of three prizes! Please provide your email in the space provided at the end of the survey for a chance to win.

    Be sure to check out the “Map” tab to add comments to the interactive map.

    For the best compatibility, we recommend completing the survey and interactive map on a computer.

    Please only complete one survey per person.

    Information is being collected, as per Section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of informing the City's Transportation Plan.

    If you have any questions pertaining to the protection of your privacy, please feel free to contact:

    Veronika Stewart, Communications Manager, City of Prince Rupert, 424 3rd Avenue West, Prince Rupert, BC
    Phone: (250) 627 0976 Email: veronika.stewart@princerupert.ca

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