In response to Kelowna's rapid growth, TAP is an initiative designed to speed up the delivery of transportation projects and strengthen our transportation network. TAP includes several transportation projects that have been identified for accelerated design and delivery, ahead of their timelines in the Transportation Master Plan and associated 10-Year Capital Plan.

Projects are being funded in partnership between the City of Kelowna and the Government of Canada through the Canada Community Building Fund administered by UBCM.

• Enhanced mobility and connectivity by improving the transportation network in Kelowna and managing travel times
• Safety improvements with features like protected bike lanes, sidewalks, and intersection upgrades
• Support for population growth as part of the 2040 Transportation Master Plan (TMP) and Transportation Accelerator Program (TAP)
• Environmental considerations with planned mitigation efforts around Munson Pond and Carney Pond
• Economic growth by enhancing urban centers and providing inclusive transportation options
• Community health and safety through the inclusion of bike lanes and sidewalks

Current phase

The first phase of the Burtch Road extension will provide a new 1.6 km section of arterial road between the existing section of Burtch Road at Denver Road and K.L.O Road.

This includes northbound and southbound travel lanes with narrow widths to accommodate increased volumes while managing operating speeds. The project will urbanize the full length of the road, including street trees, protected bike lanes, sidewalks, and a crosswalk to access the Munson Pond trail network. It also includes left turn lanes and intersection improvements where needed, including a new traffic signal at K.L.O. and Burtch, increasing capacity at the existing Byrns Road roundabout. These works are being coordinated with required sanitary sewer infrastructure upgrades.

The project aims to enhance connections to Munson Pond in addition to enhancing various environmental aspects of the area.

Project area

The project area is shown in blue in the photo below:

Preliminary design

Why this design?

• Fits within the City's property lines
• Separating cyclists and pedestrians from the road increases safety and comfort
• The narrow roadway accommodates traffic while encouraging slower traffic speeds
• Inclusion of street trees
• Accommodates projected growth and development in the future
• Exploring opportunity for enhancement to adjacent Munson Pond

Long-term vision

The Burtch Road extension project is an infrastructure initiative aimed at enhancing the transportation network and sanitary sewer works in our community. The long-term vision for this project will create a continuous north/south corridor between Glenmore Road and K.L.O Road as identified in the TMP.

Other phases of the long-term project include upgrading and widening Burtch Road from Highway 97 to Glenmore Road.

Current phase

The first phase of the Hollywood Road extension will provide a new 2.1 km section of arterial road between John Hindle Drive to Sexsmith Road.

This project will develop a suburban major arterial roadway, including a north bound and south bound lane, left turn lanes where warranted, new bike lanes, sidewalks where there are currently gaps and intersection upgrades at Academy Way and Appaloosa Road. This work is being coordinated with BC Transit planning for the future Kelowna Transit facility.

Project area

The project area is shown in blue in the photo below:

Preliminary design

Why this design?

• Fits within the City's property lines
• Accommodates projected growth and development in the future
• Accommodates future BC Transit Facility
• Connected sidewalk and bike lanes to UBCO
• Inclusion of Street trees

Long-term vision

The Hollywood Road extension project is a significant infrastructure initiative aimed at enhancing the transportation network in our community. The long-term vision for this project will develop Hollywood Road as a continuous arterial corridor between Airport Way and Highway 97 as identified in the Transportation Master Plan. This extension aims to enhance reliability and connectivity to the Gateway District, supporting future employment growth around UBCO, Kelowna International Airport, and surrounding areas.