Penticton will be receiving another infusion of federal funding to finish off its Lake-to-Lake Bike Route.
The federal government announced on March 14 that it would be distributing $4.7 million through the Active Transportation Fund for multiple projects across B.C.
The final phase of Penticton’s current bike lane project is one of the six recipients and will get $840,000 in additional federal funding.
“Our government is committed to investing in projects that bring a host of diverse benefits to communities,” Minister of Emergency Preparedness Harjit S. Sajjan said in a press release. “Expanding our active transportation networks encourages people to choose lower-emission modes of travel, preserving our natural environment while allowing users to enjoy its beauty.”
City spokesperson Shane Mills confirmed the funding is new, which is on top of $510,000 previously committed to the project from the Canada Community-Building Fund.
The final phase of the bike lane will cover the South Main Street section and connect over to Galt Avenue.
Once work is completed, it will mark the end of a controversial project that started in 2021 and covers 6.7 kilometers between the ends of the city.
Penticton applied for the recently announced grant funding in 2023, which will go towards the total estimated price stage of $2.3 million for the final phase of the project.
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