Integrated Transit Strategy

January 16, 2024

Council was updated on next steps of the Transit Plan based on survey results. The full presentation along with questions for Council can be watched here.

December 4th

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Transit Survey. Responses received are being compiled and will be presented to Council on December 19th.

November 13th

If you are a transit rider in Lake Country we need your input! Please fill in the survey below and you will receive a $5.00 Lake Country Tim Hortons Gift Certificate.

November 9th

Lake Country Transit Riders Needed!

The District of Lake Country is exploring methods to improve transit and mobility options in Lake Country with the objective of increasing transit ridership. The project involves outreach to residents, youth, seniors, businesses, to determine how transit services could be best delivered in the future to serve local needs. The project team is inviting transit riders to provide input through a one-hour online facilitated engagement workshop. The virtual workshop will be held on Thursday November 9^th from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm.

If you are interested in participating and providing feedback on how to improve transit in Lake Country, please RSVP by sending an email. Once the email is received a link to the workshop will be sent to you. To thank you for your time – everyone who attends the November 9^th one hour workshop will be sent a $10 gift certificate for Lake Country Tim Hortons.

Feedback gathered through the workshop will be summarized and help refine proposed service options. Potential options, along with cost and schedule, will be presented to Council later this year for consideration.

October 12th

Thank you to the 118 survey responses submitted. Your input is vital to make positive changes to Lake Country's transit services. Presentation of the survey results will be included in the November 21st Regular Council Meeting.

Two email addresses were randomly chosen to receive a $100 Gift Certificate for any Lake Country business. Winners are:

• Heather S - Lake Country - Anytime Fitness
• Paul D - Lake Country Family Dental

The District of Lake Country is engaging with the community over the next few weeks to better understand community mobility needs and travel patterns as well as to get feedback on conceptual strategies for future transit improvements. Residents are invited to provide input through the online survey on travel needs and potential transportation solutions.

Participants can share information about their current travel patterns and transportation needs. You can also provide feedback on draft preliminary service strategies developed by the project team.

Input collected through engagement will be used to refine options and finalize project recommendations that will be presented to Council.

Project Overview:

The District of Lake Country is exploring methods to improve transit and mobility options in Lake Country to improve connectivity within the community and increase transit ridership.

There is an existing public transportation system in Lake Country, however, this project aims to provide reliable and frequent access to poorly connected areas and improve mobility options for people who may have a greater reliance on public transportation, such as student commuters, tourists, and community members with disabilities.

Supported by transportation specialists, WATT Consulting Group, this project involves outreach to residents, youth, seniors, businesses, and interested and affected parties to determine how transit services could be best delivered in the future to serve local needs in a cost-effective and reliable way.

More About the Project: Objectives and Timeline

The overall objectives of this project are to:

• Understand the transportation needs and opportunities for residents, employers and interested and affected parties of the District.
• Determine how connections to key local destinations and high-density areas can be delivered, coordinated, and optimized as effectively as possible, including potential partnerships with existing and new transportation providers.
• In line with the District’s Mobility Master Plan (2021), increase transit ridership by at least 10% while ensuring that transit is operating in an effective and efficient manner.
• Integrate new transit options with the existing transportation network, maintaining regional connections and key routes such as those to UBCO, Kelowna International Airport, and Vernon.