Residents are being asked to provide input on how best to incorporate neighbourhood bikeways into our bike network.

WHAT ARE NEIGHBOURHOOD BIKEWAYS?

• Neighbourhood bikeways are typically located on streets with low traffic volumes and speeds where people biking and driving can safely share the road.
• They often include special treatments that help prioritize bicycles, calm traffic, and connect neighbourhoods to the larger bicycle network.
• Treatments may include signage, pavement markings, traffic calming, and safe crossing improvements, among others.
• While neighbourhood bikeways are new to Kelowna, they are used successfully in many cities across Canada and the United States.
• Neighbourhood bikeways are considered a high-quality bicycle facility that is appropriate for people of all ages and abilities.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

Your input will help inform how best to incorporate this new all ages and abilities facility type into our bicycle network. The project team used design guidance to develop a list of routes where neighbourhood bikeways are suitable and complement our existing bicycle network. You can review the draft Neighbourhood Bikeways Map on the right side of the page.

Online:

Complete our survey, drop a pin on our map or leave a question below to share your thoughts by July 2!

In-person:

GobyBike Week:

Drop-ins:

Online information session:

Thursday, June 22 10-11am

Registration below.

BACKGROUND

Neighbourhood bikeways are an important part of creating a connected and active city. Sustainable transportation is a key pillar in the 2040 Official Community Plan and the 2040 Transportation Master Plan set a target of quadrupling the number of bike trips by 2040. By making it easier for people to access our primary active transportation network from neighbourhoods across the City, neighbourhood bikeways can help us reach our target.