Downtown Lake-to-Lake Route

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Consultation has concluded

The City has created a special page just for the consultation on the downtown section of the Lake-to-Lake Cycling Route. More information about the entire project can be found here.

The City has been working with the community for the past year to identify a bike route that will make is possible for cyclists of all ages and abilities (AAA) to safely ride to major destinations throughout the city and between the Okanagan and Skaha lakes. The downtown section has been narrowed down from five to two options and the City is seeking further feedback from residents and businesses to determine the preferred route. This page summarizes what has been done to date and the opportunities to get involved.

How to participate

1. Watch a short video presentation to learn more about the project.

2. Watch a short video presentation to learn more about the options in the downtown.

3. Review the concepts for each option (Martin / Winnipeg).

4. Questions? Attend an event or email getconnected@penticton.ca.

5. Complete the form.


The City has created a special page just for the consultation on the downtown section of the Lake-to-Lake Cycling Route. More information about the entire project can be found here.

The City has been working with the community for the past year to identify a bike route that will make is possible for cyclists of all ages and abilities (AAA) to safely ride to major destinations throughout the city and between the Okanagan and Skaha lakes. The downtown section has been narrowed down from five to two options and the City is seeking further feedback from residents and businesses to determine the preferred route. This page summarizes what has been done to date and the opportunities to get involved.

How to participate

1. Watch a short video presentation to learn more about the project.

2. Watch a short video presentation to learn more about the options in the downtown.

3. Review the concepts for each option (Martin / Winnipeg).

4. Questions? Attend an event or email getconnected@penticton.ca.

5. Complete the form.


Consultation has concluded
  • Instructions for Virtual Open House on July 2

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    Drop in a to a "virtual" open house between 4 pm and 6 pm. The purpose of this open house is to provide interested residents and businesses in the downtown with the opportunity to ask staff and consultants questions about the Martin and Winnipeg Street options for the route. Here is the information you need to participate:

    Before the Open House

    • Familiarize yourself with the material
    • Watch a short video presentation (4 min) to learn more about the project.
    • Watch a short video presentation (6 min) to learn more about the options in the downtown.
    • Review the concepts for each option (Martin / Winnipeg).
    • Consider what questions you might have for staff or the consultants.

    At the Open House

    • Like any open house, you can drop in between the hours of 4 pm and 6 pm at your convenience.
    • Click on the following link to enter the Open House.
    • You may be asked to download and run Zoom. You should not need an account.
    • You will be asked to enter the password: Penticton
    • You will then be admitted to the Waiting Room.
    • The meeting host will admit you and based on your interests, assign you to an available City representative.
    • You can then discuss the project and your questions with the representative.
    • Once your conversation is complete, you can exit the open house.

    After the Open House

    • The most important activity is to complete a feedback form.
    • You can find the form on shapeyourcitypenticton.ca by following this link.
    • Registration in the system is required to complete the form.
  • Lake-to-lake cycling route engagement resumes downtown

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    News Release

    Downtown residents are once again invited to get involved in the process to select the preferred option for their section of the lake-to-lake cycling route. The City is resuming engagement activities for the downtown section that were placed on hold earlier this year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Once the preferred option is determined for the downtown section, the recommendation for the entire route will be reviewed with the public later this summer.

    “We’re pushing ahead to complete this work in hopes of being ready for grants that are expected this fall,” says Engagement Strategist JoAnne Kleb. “We have a number of opportunities for interested citizens to learn more and share their feedback in a way that is most comfortable and safe for them.”

    There are two options that are being considered for the downtown leg. The first would see a two-way cycle track replace the parking on the west side of Martin St. and a second alternative that would see protected bicycle lanes replace the parking on both sides of Winnipeg St. All downtown businesses and residents are encouraged to get involved in the discussion. Letters are in the mail to notify property owners along the affected routes. Options for involvement include:

    • July 2 – Participate in an online open house between 4 pm and 6 pm. Email getconnected@penticton.ca for instructions.
    • July 9 – Attend an in person open house between 3 pm and 7 pm at the Penticton Lakeside Resort. Email getconnected@penticton.ca to register to attend during one of three one-hour timeslots: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. or 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.)

    All citizens will also have an opportunity to watch a video presentation about the work to identify the route and complete a feedback form at shapeyourcitypenticton.ca or at City Hall beginning June 23 through to July 12.

    “Bike lanes are inherently difficult discussions. Through this additional step in the engagement process downtown, we want to ensure that Council has a good understanding of all perspectives in order to make their decision,” says Kleb.

    The work to identify the lake-to-lake route began last September with the Pedal Penticton event that had attendance of approximately 500 and generated more than 1,000 feedback forms with 93% either somewhat or strongly in support of a lake-to-lake route. This past December, the City shared the options for each of the four sections of the route with the community at two open houses attended by over 400 residents and generating over 200 feedback forms.

    “Council is pleased to see our engagement program once again up and running and focused on this forward-looking community discussion,” said Penticton Mayor, John Vassilaki. “I encourage people to take advantage of the opportunities to contribute their feedback online or in person while taking special care to follow the safety protocols.”

    More information about the process and the findings to date can be found at www.shapeyourcitypenticton.ca.

  • More downtown involvement needed in lake-to-lake cycling route

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    News Release


    The City is looking for more input before finalizing the preferred option for the downtown section of the lake-to-lake cycling route.

    “We started with five different options for the downtown leg of the route and with the results of the technical analysis and the public input we have received to date, we have been able to narrow it down to two,” says City Engineer Ian Chapman.

    The two options to be discussed further include one that would see a two-way cycle track replace the parking on the west side of Martin St. and a second that would see protected bicycle lanes replace the parking on both sides of Winnipeg St.

    “The Martin St. option is favoured as it is direct and would have the least impact on parking and traffic but we also heard from many cyclists who believe that Winnipeg St. would provide a better experience,” says Chapman. “We’d like to have a further discussion with residents and businesses in the downtown before we land on the preferred option.”

    All residents and businesses in the downtown and especially those located along the options being considered are invited to participate in one of two public meetings to help confirm the preferred option. The meetings will be held at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre on March 25 between 6:30 pm and 8 pm and March 26 between 5 pm and 6:30 pm.

    “The downtown is likely the most challenging section of the route,” says Engagement Strategist JoAnne Kleb. “We’re not convinced we have heard from enough of the residents and businesses who could be affected and it is important that they be involved at this early stage of the process.”

    Once the preferred option is determined for the downtown section of the route, the City will introduce the preferred options for each of the four sections and invite further discussion with the community in the final phase of engagement before making a recommendation to Council.

    The work to identify the lake-to-lake route began last September with the Pedal Penticton event that had attendance of approximately 500 and generated more than 1,000 feedback forms with 93% either somewhat or strongly in support of a lake-to-lake route. This past December, the City shared the options for each of the four sections of the route with the community at two open houses that were attended by over 400 residents and generated over 200 feedback forms. More information about the process and the findings to date can be found at www.shapeyourcitypenticton.ca.


    https://www.penticton.ca/city-hall/news-alerts/more-downtown-involvement-needed-lake-lake-cycling-route