The journey starts here.

The theme of this year’s AT Summit, Moving from Good to Great, is as much about the process of getting to great as it is about what greatness actually looks like.

Author Jim Collins talked about how the world’s best companies did it in his 2001 book 'Good to Great', and his prescription could just as easily apply to the field of active transportation:

• Passion—powered by a diverse community of committed and determined experts focused on common cause.

• Growth—a steady economic engine that drives sustainable cash flow and profitability in the sector.

• Expertise—people who work here possess the ability to be the very best at what they do.

That sounds right: we wouldn't be doing this if we didn't love it, if there was no social and economic value, and if we weren’t good at it. Good things are indeed happening, and despite occasional headwinds, AT in this province can indeed be great.

That’s big idea behind the AT Summit, coming to in Victoria (Oct 28-30)—a community of people from across the province, each representing parts of the greatness equation, moving forward through relationship-building, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration.

The business of local and provincial government may be on pause, but the resolve to become an active transportation leader, the reasons it can (and must) happen in B.C., and the people to do it—none of that is stopping.

You can meet and talk to many of these people in Victoria in just four weeks. More information below, including conference highlights and ways to save on registration.

The Summit Pitch: Top 10 Reasons to Attend

Plus…4 Ways to Save $$$

1. Be a BCCC Member: Save between 5-15%—learn more here.

2. Apply for a Bursary: Save 50%—apply here.

3. Make it a Combo: Membership + Bursary = up to 65% off!

4. Ride share: At registration, we ask about your travel preferences—get matched with a ride share buddy & save on travel costs.

Municipalities Make Pre-Election Push for AT Improvements

From September 16-18, elected officials from BC’s local governments gathered in Vancouver for the annual UBCM Convention. Of the 225 resolutions voted on for submission to the province, seven asked for more funding, safety improvements, and changes to laws and regulations for AT:

• EB26 - Langley City: Use of Personal Mobility Devices and Micro-Mobility Devices (Endorsed)

• EB27 - Nanaimo: Updates to the BC Motor Vehicle Act (Endorsed)

• EB28 - City of New Westminster: Restoring Funding for Road Safety (Endorsed)

• EB29 - Central Kootenay Regional District: Provincial Responsibility for Rural Active Transportation Corridors (Endorsed)

• NR19 - City of New Westminster: Advancing a Vision Zero Approach to Road Safety (Endorsed)

• NR53 - City of New Westminster: Need for Province-Wide Regulation of Electric Kick Scooters (Endorsed)

• RR23 - City of Victoria: Reinstate BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants Program (Not Admitted for Debate)

Read the full text of each resolution here, and consider writing to your newly elected officials after the local general and provincial elections to express your support.

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What’s New in AT?

• BEST Mobility Celebrates 35 Years—If you’re in Vancouver, join local urbanists, city builders, and transportation enthusiasts in helping our friends at BEST celebrate their 35th anniversary! An evening showcase entitled Building Streets for Life: How to Create a City for All Ages takes place Thursday, Oct 1 from 6:30-9pm at Creekside Community Centre. A few tickets remain—register now!

• Petition asks Province to modernize youth e-bike regulations—In many rural communities, e-bikes are an important transportation tool for youth, helping them get to school, sports, jobs, and activities while reducing traffic and vehicle dependence. Bluebird Coffee Tuning and Rentals in Squamish has launched a petition that asks the Province to explore a youth licensing and education model for riders aged 14–17, similar to the approach used in Quebec. Check out the petition.

• Looking for election guidance? If you live in Metro Vancouver or the Capital Region, check out these handy voter information tools on where 2026 candidates stand on cycling and AT—“I Bike I Vote” from HUB Cycling, and Livable CRD’s 2026 Candidate Scorecard.

There’s no substitute for the personal touch, which is why we keep talking about the AT Summit. It’s your one opportunity each year (or two) for cycling, walking, shared mobility, and transit advocates to be together in the same room.

We hope you can join us—feel free to reply to this email if there’s anything we can do to help make that happen.

Thanks for reading!

Colin Stein | Executive Director
on behalf of BCCC Board of Directors & Staff