Protected Bike Lanes on Bertram Street in Downtown Kelowna

Official title: Bertram Active Transportation Corridor

Closed Community Planning Housing & Communities Transportation
Kelowna is building a protected bike corridor along Bertram Street to connect downtown cycling routes. The project includes two-way bike paths, multi-use trails through Rowcliffe Park, and a new overpass connection. Some street parking will be removed to make room for the bike lanes.

Why This Matters

Bike downtown? This route will make it safer to get from the south end to Cawston without mixing with traffic. Live or work on Bertram? Expect construction in 2026 and some parking changes. Even if you drive, fewer cyclists on the road means smoother traffic flow.

What Could Change

Parking spaces on Bertram between Bernard and Lawrence will be eliminated. A new all-way stop goes in at Lawrence Avenue. Signal timing at Bernard will separate bikes from cars. Construction starts in 2026 for most segments.

Key Issues

  • How should the bike lanes connect to the new Bertram Multiuse Overpass?
  • Is removing parking on Bertram Street acceptable to create protected bike lanes?
  • What design best balances cyclist safety with vehicle access?

How to Participate

  1. Review the Engagement Summary to see what other residents said during the consultation.
  2. View the Bertram ATC Concept Plan to understand the proposed design.

What Happened

The engagement period has concluded. Feedback from participants has been compiled into an Engagement Summary report. The project is now moving to detailed design in Fall 2025, with construction for segments A, C, and D anticipated to begin in 2026. Segment B construction was completed in Spring 2025.

View 'What We Heard' Report

Key Documents