Light rail on rail trail?

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Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran says it’s time to consider light rail service along the Okanagan Rail Trail.

At his annual state of the city address today, Basran said a light rail service along the rail corridor would be an “efficient way to move a lot of people affordably” across the region.

Basran said that, as the population in the region grows, it makes sense to consider alternative transportation option like rapid buses, autonomous cars, or even light rail on that corridor.

Basran said eventually installing light rail along the corridor would make getting through the valley both more efficient, and less expensive.

The mayor’s push to investigate light rail along the corridor was one part of a larger vision he laid out of what transportation in Kelowna might look like in the future.

For more on why Basran said widening roads won't be enough to alleviate traffic congestion, check out the full story on Castanet's sister business news website, Okanagan Edge.