An infusion of federal funding is going to expand Lethbridge’s active transportation network by building a new pathway connection for pedestrians and cyclists.
The $1.8-million investment from the federal Active Transportation Fund will support construction of a two-kilometre link along the Crowsnest Trail Pathway. The new route is intended to provide a safer, easier way for residents to travel between the city’s regional pathway system and the WT Hill Business Park without a vehicle.
City officials say the project will help close a missing link in the existing network. Lethbridge’s pathway system exceeds 280 kilometres, though gaps remain in some areas.
Corey Hogan, parliamentary secretary to the minister of energy and natural resources and member of Parliament for Calgary Confederation, said the project will strengthen connections between residential, commercial and other key areas of the city.
“This project is just one example of how supporting active transportation infrastructure helps build communities where people want to live and ensures we are progressing our environmental goals,” Hogan said.
The project is also supported by more than $3 million from Alberta through the Municipal Sustainability Initiative Capital Program, along with a $100,000 contribution from the City of Lethbridge.
Dan Williams, Alberta’s minister of municipal affairs, said municipalities benefit when governments invest in infrastructure that supports healthier lifestyles.
“When we invest in active infrastructure, we are supporting the long-term vitality of those communities. This investment provides a safe and accessible corridor for Lethbridge residents to enjoy and use for recreation and exercise,” Williams said.
Robert Kovacs, senior project administrator with the City of Lethbridge, said the new pathway will offer “safer and more convenient options for getting around the city.”
Officials say the corridor is expected to improve connectivity while supporting future expansion of the city’s active transportation system.
The first phase of the Crowsnest Trail Pathway opened to the public in Dec. 2025, including paved shared-use trails that from Mayor Magrath Drive South and 4 Avenue South along the south side of Highway 3/Crowsnest Trail to 28 Street South.
