Active Transportation

What's New

Thank you to everyone in our community who took the time to participate in Phase 3 of the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) Update and the West Kelowna Transit Survey.

The feedback collected will help to inform critical decisions as we move forward with both the TMP and transit improvements across our community.

Stay tuned for more information on both projects coming later this year.

Active transportation projects are ramping up across the city. This year, we are creating an active transportation corridor along Shannon Lake Road, as well as extending bike lanes and adding sidewalks throughout West Kelowna.

By choosing active transportation, you'll improve your physical health, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save money on gas and vehicle maintenance.

Learn more about our active transportation projects below.

Please note: timelines are subject to change based on contractor schedules and other factors.

Pedestrian improvement projects

Our Pedestrian Improvement Program prioritizes active transportation in areas close to schools, transit locations and town centres. Improvements include sidewalks, concrete curbs, storm improvements, street lighting, line painting and more.

Multi-use Pathways

Boucherie Multi-use Pathway: This 1.6-kilomtre multi-use pathway consists of paved and crushed gravel sections, on and off Boucherie Road from Gregory to Green Bay Roads.
Gellatly Road Multi-use Pathway: This three-metre wide multi-use asphalt pathway runs from Witt to Boucherie Roads and connects Westbank Centre to the waterfront.
Whitworth Multi-use Pathway: This 750 metre long paved multi-use pathway on Whitworth Road provides a separated path to Pebble Beach and the Regional District of Central Okanagan’s Goats Peak trail.

Shannon Lake Road Multi-use Pathway – coming soon! Find out more about this project at OurWK.ca/shannonlake.

Cycling, Sidewalks and Walkways

Our Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan provides a practical approach for improving cycling facilities, sidewalks and walkways in throughout our community. The principles are to:

Support active transportation, recreational activity and tourism
Connect to regional transportation routes
Provide route alternatives to Highway 97
Improve routes with gentler grades (less than 8%)
Create multi-use facilities along the waterfront
Improve accessibility to schools, community centres and transit
Make our urban centres more pedestrian friendly
Link neighbourhoods to shopping areas
Create links between other popular destinations such as parks and attractions

Learn more about the Transportation Master Plan update

View the 10-year Capital Plan

Learn more about the Infrastructure Levy

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Reach our project team directly:

Email capitalprojects@westkelownacity.ca
Call 778-797-1234