Propelling B.C. Transit’s RapidBus project forward, the Queensway and Pandosy Transit Exchange development projects are well underway, and they’re both expected to be significant investments for the future of our community's transit.
Designed as an essential transit hub in downtown Kelowna, Queensway exchange will see a number of added features and new developments that are geared toward ensuring the public transit experience is as seamless as possible.
Citizens and transit personnel will soon have the opportunity to take advantage of an all-weather structure located on the bus island platform, public washrooms, bus operator facilities, and a security office.
Photo credit: KelownaNow. (Caption: development crews are busy working away at the Queensway Transit Exchange.)
Photo credit: KelownaNow. (Caption: Construction of Queensway Transit Exchange is well underway.)
Moving forward, project Manager Andrew Albiston said it’s all about utilizing funding and space in order to create a central hub for transit users and citizens alike.
“We’re also proposing to deliver a little commercial space,” said Albisont. “This [space] could be a bike rental or bike repair shop, it could also be a little concession area or coffee shop.”
Photo credit: City of Kelowna website.
Transit users can also expect a covered public plaza, added safety measures such as sidewalks and lighting, and additional parking stalls.
The budget for Queensway Transit Exchange is $900,000 and the project is expected to wrap up by September.
The South Pandosy Transit Exchange, located within the South Pandosy Centre will see improvements in the form of a centre median along Lakeshore Road, the implementation of new transit stops; improved pedestrian crossings, new bike lanes, additional on-street parking, and more efficient transit service to the town centre.
Photo credit: City of Kelowna website.
The City is budgeting $1.8 million and the project completion date is scheduled for July, 2015.
Albiston’s hope is that through investing in Kelowna’s transit, more citizens will be inclined to utilize our rapidly growing transit opportunities and essentially, be a little more eco-friendly.
“It’s certainly a very sustainable investment,” added Albiston.
Last Wednesday, KelownaNow delved into the world of Kelowna parks. The City is budgeting over $4 million for park development.
Next week, KelownaNow will be looking into the new Kelowna RCMP building.
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