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Langford's Ambitious and First (?!) Transportation Plan - August 2, 2026

On July 20, 2026 Langford City Council officially adopted transportation plans with an ambitious goal of "42 per cent of trips in the city being done on foot, by bike or on transit instead of by private vehicle when Langford hits a population of 100,000." - August 1, 2026 Times Colonist story.  The TC reports that only 13% of trips are currently made by these modes, thus "Langford’s transportation plans sketch out roughly $135 million in potential infrastructure spending over the next two decades. Of that, $74 million would go to sidewalks, multi-use paths, highway overpasses and protected bike lanes, while $61 million is dedicated to expanding and improving Langford’s street network."

Langford was the fastest growing large BC municipality between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025 with a growth rate of 3.6%, reaching a population of 59,669.  Assuming a more modest yet strong ongoing growth rate of 2.5% annually would bring Langford's population to 100,000 by 2046, just 20 years from now.  

According to the Langford's Transportation Plan webpage. "The Transportation Master Plan is Langford’s first official guide for long-term planning and development of the city’s transportation network.  The Active Transportation Plan was developed alongside the TMP and will focus on providing greater choices for walking, rolling, and cycling around the community.  An ATP will help to reduce the growing pressure and congestion on the existing road network."