Bertram Street Bike Corridor Through Downtown Kelowna
Official title: Bertram Active Transportation Corridor
Why This Matters
Bike to work downtown without dodging traffic? This route aims to make that safer. Live near Rowcliffe Park or Central Green? The path runs right through your neighbourhood. Residents are split—some want safer cycling, others worry about bikes speeding past their condos.
What Could Change
New two-way protected bike lanes will replace some street parking on Bertram between Bernard and Lawrence. A multi-use path will cut through Rowcliffe Park. An all-way stop goes in at Lawrence Avenue. Signal timing at Bernard will separate bikes from cars.
Key Issues
- Should the bike path run through Rowcliffe Park and the Central Green residential walkway?
- Is removing parking spaces on Bertram Street worth the trade-off for protected bike lanes?
- How can the route safely accommodate both pedestrians and fast-moving e-bikes?
How to Participate
- Read the Engagement Summary to see what other residents said during the consultation.
- Review the Bertram ATC Concept Plan to understand the full route design.
What Happened
The engagement period has concluded. The city received feedback from residents with mixed opinions—some strongly support safer cycling infrastructure, while others oppose the route through Rowcliffe Park and Central Green, citing concerns about safety for pedestrians, loss of green space, and impacts on private residential walkways. An engagement summary document has been published.