Kelowna’s TAP initiative aims to expedite transportation projects amid the city’s swift expansion.
Kelowna is experiencing rapid growth, surpassing previous projections, prompting the launch of the Transportation Accelerator Program (TAP) to hasten transportation project delivery.
TAP is designed to improve the city’s transportation network, enhancing mobility, safety, and connectivity for residents by fast-tracking the completion of key projects.
Gordon Foy, Transportation Engineering Manager, emphasized the need to respond to the city’s accelerated growth by improving transportation infrastructure, marking the start of an ongoing initiative.
This year, Kelowna is investing more in road improvements than in previous years, leveraging increased development cost charge revenue and reserves.
The city’s financial strategy aims to counteract inflation by maximizing the value of current investments in transportation infrastructure.
Projects prioritized for acceleration promise to boost mobility, safety, connectivity, and livability, aligning with the 2040 Transportation Master Plan and the Official Community Plan.
The 2025 infrastructure plan outlines 52 transportation projects, reflecting Kelowna’s commitment to enhanced transportation infrastructure.
For detailed information on TAP and this year’s transportation projects, residents can visit kelowna.ca/cityprojects.