The City of Kamloops has contracted Urban Appeal to perform upgrades to the transit stop at Tranquille Road and Wood Street. The work will include installation of an “E-Series” transit shelter, the addition of a bulb out, installation of necessary electrical conduit, updated pavers, improved accessibility, and sidewalk/road regrading and paving.
HOURS OF WORK
Work will take place from July 27 to August 14 (weather permitting), 7:00 am–5:00 pm, with the possibility of some evening and weekend work as required.
TRAFFIC IMPACTS
During the work, two-way traffic will be maintained whenever possible. At times during off-peak hours, the corridor may change to single lane alternating traffic.
Some on-street parking will be restricted to accommodate two travel lanes.
Throughout the project, please watch for signage and obey all traffic control personnel and equipment when driving or walking near the project site.
TRANSIT IMPACTS
The transit stop within the work zone will be temporarily relocated while work is being completed.
PEDESTRIAN IMPACTS
Portions of the surrounding sidewalk will be closed and pedestrians will be required to follow the posted detour route.
RESIDENT/BUSINESS IMPACTS
Access to businesses and residences within the 300-400 block of Tranquille Road will be maintained throughout the work, however, minor detours may be in place.
As part of continued efforts to increase the accessibility of transit in Kamloops, the City
of Kamloops is installing new bus shelters at select existing bus stops throughout the
city.
The shelters will make it safer and more comfortable for transit users waiting for the bus,
specifically those with accessibility needs.
Once complete, the transit stop at Tranquille at Wood will be equipped with an
“E-Series” shelter. Maintained by an advertising company, the upgraded shelter will
feature solar lighting and perforated aluminum panels, which require less maintenance
than glass shelters.
This location, among other areas slated to receive upgrades, was selected based on high
ridership and to provide equitable shelter coverage to different neighbourhoods in the
city.
80% of the purchase cost of the new shelters is funded through a partnership between
the City of Kamloops, the BC Transit Shelter Program, and the Investing in Canada
Infrastructure Program—a federal program that delivers funding through bilateral
agreements between Infrastructure Canada and the provinces.
For more information on transit in Kamloops, visit Kamloops.ca/Transit.
