The City of Prince George is asking for thoughts from residents about the use of a popular outdoor site.
The Pidherny Recreation Site is a 620 hectare area located north-west of the city.
This year, the City of Prince George is seeking feedback to learn how they are currently using the site, what they like about it, and what they would like to see improved to support parking and access.
The City has produced a survey for residents, which can be accessed on the City website.
Residents are also encouraged to visit an interactive map to indicate the parts of the site they use most frequently, how they access the site, areas in need of improvement, and other points of interest.
“We know that the area is well-used, particularly by the mountain biking community, and that it has in fact become a destination people are traveling to from out of town to visit. We also understand that there are some concerns in the neighborhood about increasing traffic in the neighborhood, parking issues, and noise,” says Dave Dyer, General Manager of Infrastructure Services and Public Works.
“We want to know which current amenities are working and what other features might be appreciated by user groups and people who live in the area.”
The area was legally established as a recreation site through the Forests and Range Practices Act in 2009, and the site’s network of more than 36 trails has since been managed by Recreation Sites and Trails BC.
Due to the site’s rising popularity, parking and vehicle traffic nearby has become a concern for some residents in the neighboring North Nechako area.
In response, in the past year, the City has implemented improvements near Pidherny’s southernmost parking lot off Pidherny Road including speed dips, parking signs, and a dedicated roadway to control the speed and flow of traffic.
Feedback will be accepted until August 4.
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