Active Transportation

 Vickers-Carrick multi-use bridge

With financial help from the Province of Ontario's Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling fund, the City is beginning the design process for a new pedestrian and cyclist bridge that crosses the McIntyre Floodway. This Vickers-Carrick bridge project is being designed to connect Vickers St. S. and Carrick St.

McIntyre River multi-use bridge

With financial assistance provided by the Province of Ontario through the Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Program (OMCIP), the City of Thunder Bay was able to build a new multi-use bridge at Confederation College. The new bridge will crosses over the McIntyre River at Confederation College, near the current Nakina Drive Bridge.

The McIntyre River Multi-Use Bridge makes it safer and more comfortable for people walking and biking, as the bridge is wider and away from car and bus traffic. 

Wayfinding

The City is also working on the Wayfinding Plan, with the goal of creating wayfinding signage system that directs people to primary destinations. An active transportation wayfinding portion is also being implemented to help pedestrians, cyclists, and other active modes to navigate the city. Elements of wayfinding include: making maps, street signs, trail signs, and other information easier to access.

Active Transportation Plan (ATP)

In 2019, the City has approved and published the updated Active Transportation Plan to help meet the needs of our community, both now and in the future. The ATP outlines objectives and information to support a growing mobility network through the Priority Networks, which have a goal of implementation by 2038. 

Bike Racks for Businesses

The Bike Racks for Business program is presently unavailable as the program is undergoing an update to better serve the needs of active transportation users. Stay tuned for a relaunch of the program.

Bike Parking

Helping you get around actively is important to the City of Thunder Bay and similarly to cars, bikes also greatly benefit from designated parking.

The Bike Parking Guidelines were created with the aim of helping cyclists and facilities understand how to create an environment suitable to keeping bikes secure and make cycling a more accessible activity.

For more information on Bike Parking, Bike Racks and more contact the City of Thunder Bay's Mobility Coordinator.

The City of Thunder Bay works with community organizations to offer programs and services aiming to help make active transportation more safe, easy, and fun. These programs are diverse and range from encouraging activity to educating citizens on how to navigate our network.

TBay on the Move!

The Active Commute Challenge begins on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

The Active Commute Challenge encourages you to rethink your ride (car) and replace it with something active such as walking, cycling, taking the bus, jogging, or rollerblading. 

Join others at your workplace to compete against other workplaces in Thunder Bay. By signing up you can track your commutes, see your team’s progress and keep track of your closest competitors on the leaderboard. 

WOW Thunder Bay

Walk or Wheel Thunder Bay (WOW TBay) is program that encourages families to choose active transportation for the trip to and from school. Active transportation refers to any form of human-powered (non-motorized) travel such as walking, cycling, using a wheelchair, scooter, or skateboard. It is part of a province-wide Ontario Active School Travel project with the hope of helping families realize the benefits of active travel such as increasing physical activity, along with physical, mental and emotional health while also benefiting our environment.

WOW TBay is run by EcoSuperior Environmental Programs and the Thunder Bay District Health Unit. It is a partnership that includes staff from Lakehead Public Schools, Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board, Student Transportation Services of Thunder Bay, the City of Thunder Bay, and Thunder Bay Police Service.

Safe Cycling Thunder Bay

Safe Cycling Thunder Bay is a cycling education program delivered by EcoSuperior and supported by City of Thunder Bay. The program offers cycling skills training to make riding in Thunder Bay easier, safer, and more fun.

Safe Cycling is one of the most successful cycling training programs in Canada. There are courses offered for people of all ages and abilities and can include free group rides, school bike rodeos, commuter skills and advanced instructor training.

Crossing signals are made of different phases, the EcoSuperior Eco-Tip video below does a great job explaining what they mean and how to use pedestrian crossings safely. You can also visit the Crossover Ready website for some great information on these types of crossings. 

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