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Big bucks on big plans for bikes and pedestrians in West Kelowna

WEST KELOWNA - West Kelowa is pushing ahead to improve and upgrade its pedestrian and bike path network with an ambitious plan both to make cycling and walking easier and to find ways to help pay for it. West Kelowna council saw the first draft of the 20-year pedestrian and bicyle path plan this week,...

City is giving you a heads up

VERNON – Now that we are back on standard time, and it’s dark for the commute home from work or school, the City of Vernon is asking drivers, cyclists and pedestrians to keep their heads up. The Heads Up campaign is an effort to raise awareness about the increased risk of crashes. “Pedestrians and cyclists...

One cause of pedestrian-vehicle incidents in Kamloops

KAMLOOPS – It’s a fairly simple driving tip – watch out for pedestrians. Yet ICBC and the Kamloops RCMP were at the transit exchange Tuesday morning to hand out safety reflectors, board transit buses and tell pedestrians to look, listen and be seen by motorists. Cpl. Cheryl Bush, spokesperson for the Kamloops RCMP, said pedestrian...

Worst Roads survey gets in gear

THOMPSON OKANAGAN - If you’ve got a gripe with a road near you, it’s time to pipe up. Until May 26, B.C. motorists, cyclists and pedestrians can cast a vote for their 'Worst Road' nominee. Voters can pinpoint the stretch of road they feel is the worst in B.C. and specify what infrastructure issue they're...