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Rails with Trails Phase Two
Rails with Trails is a paved, off-road multi-use pathway located parallel to Clement Avenue in central Kelowna. The pathway offers residents and visitors a safe and accessible pathway that is ideal for walking, in-line skating, commuter and recreational cycling.
The first phase was constructed in 2008 and runs from Gordon Drive to Spall Road.
Phase Two of Rails with Trails will extend the first phase of the pathway an additional 1.5 kilometres east from Spall Road to Dilworth Drive.
This phase is key to the overall pathway as it connects to Kelowna’s expansive network of recreational pathways and will create a continuous 19.5 kilometre loop of off-road pathways within Kelowna’s urban centre. It will link employment areas to where people live and connect to neighbourhoods, town centres and a vast number of recreational amenities.
Future Phases
The pathway is ultimately envisioned to extend from the downtown cultural district to UBC Okanagan Campus, the Kelowna International Airport and beyond to service regions further to the north.
Once complete, it will allow active travelers an uninterrupted, safe and enjoyable journey from downtown Kelowna through to the north Okanagan.
Background
Rails with Trails is identified in the city’s 2030 Official Community Plan and is the City’s highest priority corridor in the Regional Active Transportation Plan. This long-range document envisions 88 kilometres of fully separated cycling and pedestrian paths throughout the Central Okanagan and supports the City's goals of providing sustainable transportation networks that promote active living and reduce harmful emissions.
On March 15, 2013, funding was announed for Phase Two of the Rails with Trails pathway. The Government of Canada is providing $1.46 million through the Gas Tax Fund and the Government of British Columbia is providing $1.52 million through Bike BC toward this nearly $3 million cycling infrastrucutre project.
Related Documents
Planning Stage
Active Transportation Corridors
Background
Feasibility Study
Regional Active Transportation Master Plan
Design Stage
Future Loop Trail
Rails with Trails - Spall to Hwy 33
By-pass Corridor Drawing (Pages 1 to 4)
Detailed Design Drawings
Contact
Andrew Albiston
Regional Projects Manger
aalbiston@kelowna.ca
250 469-8569
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