Bike Sense

Penticton: the city that banned discussion of bike lanes

The BC Cycling Coalition Season 1 Episode 9

The City of Penticton gained infamy when  its City Council tried to ban discussion of bike lanes until 2026. One  Councillor's political about-face almost stopped the bike lanes, but a clever amendment and determined advocates got the project back on track.

Matt Hopkins tells the story of how four friends and their farmers' market bike valet kick-started cycling improvements in Penticton. Now, the 6.5 km  Lke-to-Lake route is nearing completion.

To get involved contact Matt at  urban.director@bikepenticton.com


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