OKANAGAN RAIL TRAILMarch 14th – Lake CountryMarch 15th – KelownaMarch 16th – Okanagan Indian BandMarch 17th – RDNO

WELCOME

OKANAGAN RAIL TRAIL

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C o n t r i b u t o r s :

OKANAGAN RAIL TRAILMarch 14th – Lake CountryMarch 15th – KelownaMarch 16th – Okanagan Indian BandMarch 17th – RDNO

PROJECT BACKGROUND

• The CN Rail line was constructed totransport local produce and lumber tomarkets across Canada. High operatingcosts and low revenues saw the rail servicecease in June 2013.

• In 2015 the City of Kelowna, District of LakeCountry, Regional District of NorthOkanagan, and the Province of B.C.invested $22 million in the purchase of thediscontinued CN railway running fromColdstream to Kelowna.

• In early 2016 the Okanagan Indian Bandjoined the Inter-jurisdictional DevelopmentTeam.

• The local governments and the provincerecognized the joint value the route couldhave as a continuous multi-modaltransportation corridor connecting all thecommunities.

OKANAGAN RAIL TRAILMarch 14th – Lake CountryMarch 15th – KelownaMarch 16th – Okanagan Indian BandMarch 17th – RDNO

TRAIL DEVELOPMENT VISION• The corridor will be developed in

phases, with the initial phase being theconstruction of a continuous gravel trailwith road crossings, signage, barriersand amenities to provide a basic levelof safe and accessible use bypedestrians and cyclists.

• The trail surface will be crushed gravelapproximately 4m width. Where steephillsides or other constraints exist thewidth will be reduced.

Representative Photo: KVR Trail – Okanagan Falls (3m width)

OKANAGAN RAIL TRAILMarch 14th – Lake CountryMarch 15th – KelownaMarch 16th – Okanagan Indian BandMarch 17th – RDNO

BENEFITS

• Connects more than 200,000 residentsliving in communities of the OkanaganValley

• Provides access to some of the valley’smost scenic features, including 22 km oflakefront

• Preserves the corridor for future regionaltransportation opportunities

• Improves overall cycling and pedestrianlinkages

• Supports destination tourismopportunities in the region

• Improves economic developmentopportunities

• Increases opportunity for preventativehealthcare with associated recreationaluses

OKANAGAN RAIL TRAILMarch 14th – Lake CountryMarch 15th – KelownaMarch 16th – Okanagan Indian BandMarch 17th – RDNO

LAND USE SECTIONS

• Residential

3.0-4.6m COMPACTEDGRAVEL SURFACE

TYPICAL TRAILSECTION

CORRIDOR RIGHT-OF-WAY VARIES

OKANAGAN RAIL TRAILMarch 14th – Lake CountryMarch 15th – KelownaMarch 16th – Okanagan Indian BandMarch 17th – RDNO

LAND USE SECTIONS

• Agricultural

• Road and Residential

CORRIDOR RIGHT-OF-WAY VARIES

CORRIDOR RIGHT-OF-WAY VARIES

OKANAGAN RAIL TRAILMarch 14th – Lake CountryMarch 15th – KelownaMarch 16th – Okanagan Indian BandMarch 17th – RDNO

• Rock Cut and Lake

• Industrial

LAND USE SECTIONS

CORRIDOR RIGHT-OF-WAY VARIES

CORRIDOR RIGHT-OF-WAYVARIES

OKANAGAN RAIL TRAILMarch 14th – Lake CountryMarch 15th – KelownaMarch 16th – Okanagan Indian BandMarch 17th – RDNO

NEXT STEPS

Now Spring Fall FutureFUNCTIONALPLANNINGFEEDBACKInvolve: Invitefeedback from thepublic to advisethem of the projectand solicit their inputon ideas, issues andvalues

COUNCILS/BOARDAPPROVALTrail developmentplan, cost estimateand fundraising plango to respectivecouncils and boardfor approval

COMMUNITYDRIVENFUNDRAISINGORTI launchesfundraisingcampaign(on-going)

CN WORKSCOMPLETERemoval ofspikes, plates,ties, rail and otherequipment

START OF TRAILCONSTRUCTIONTo be determined;subject tofundraising andapproval ofelected councilsand board. Furtherdesign andconsultation tooccur prior toconstruction

OKANAGAN RAIL TRAILMarch 14th – Lake CountryMarch 15th – KelownaMarch 16th – Okanagan Indian BandMarch 17th – RDNO

HAVE YOUR SAY

• Visit getinvolved.kelowna.ca (this link isfor residents of all the corridor’scommunities)

• Your feedback is important to inform thedevelopment of the trail

• If you have any questions please feelfree to ask any of the staff or volunteersavailable

THANK YOU FOR COMING