RapidBus Phase 2 & 3 – Extending the line to West Kelowna

January 2012 Public Engagement

The public survey for the two proposed exchanges for RapidBus in West Kelowna is now complete. The results will be analyzed by BC Transit and the District of West Kelowna and posted on this website in the near future.

Thank you to the 67 people who attended the January 25th open house and to the 64 people who completed the online survey. This excellent response provides important feedback on the proposed transit exchanges

The evaluation on the two proposed exchanges for RapidBus in West Kelowna remains online for your information.

January 11, 2012 Project Status

RapidBus is designed to improve travel time, reliability, passenger comfort and convenience. It features fast, direct service that works to change the perception of transit through modern, attractive amenities. Buses are equipped with technology that extends green lights at intersections allowing them priority over traffic. RapidBus shelters have an open and contemporary design that features provincially produced wood. The streetscape is designed for quick boarding as buses come to a stop at a raised platform.

Phase 1: The opening of the full line from Queensway to UBCO forms the regional spine of the Transit Future network.COMPLETE

Phases 2 & 3: Building on the success of Phase 1 of the RapidBus network, BC Transit is extending the RapidBus network from Kelowna to Westbank Centre. This project includes the creation of two new transit exchanges with enhanced bus services, branded shelters, and passenger real-time information displays in West Kelowna as part of the implementation. The exchanges, located at Westbank Centre and Boucherie Centre, are expected to bring greatly improved transit service and customer amenities to West Kelowna, while providing a boost to the Westbank Centre revitalization vision. IN PROGRESS

Find out how you can get involved and keep up to date by visiting this website often.