Description
Kelowna is one of the most popular places for biking in Canada. Given the climate, relatively flat terrain, and the high number of short trips residents make, biking has strong potential to increase.
The Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan (PBMP) sets out a vision for a network of bike routes across the city. The 2040 TMP prioritizes actions to accelerate progress toward this vision over the next twenty years to make biking a convenient and enjoyable option for as many people as possible. This includes the build out of active transportation corridors, which includes a variety of infrastructure and strategies such as neighbourhood bikeways, quick build infrastructure and multi-use pathways.
We have completed a few key links in our all-ages and abilities (AAA) active transportation network:
- Extended the Sutherland Active Transportation Corridor (ATC) from Ethel Street to Parkinson Recreation Centre.
- Constructed the Leckie ATC, which now connects the Okanagan Rail Trail to the Mission Creek Greenway.
- The Bertram Multi-Use Overpass across Highway 97 was constructed in 2024 and opened in the spring 2025. This is the first stage of the Bertram ATC connecting Downtown and to the future UBCO downtown campus.
Other ATC projects completed included Glenmore Road Multi-Use Pathway (MUP) between Dallas Road and Kane Road/Ballou Road.