TRANSPORTATION, ROADS & PEDESTRIAN MOBILITY

The transportation system for Gallagher Lake is inextricably linked to Highway 97, the major traffic corridor that runs through the entire Okanagan Valley. Since the community is divided by the highway, safe crossing and access management are critical to the future development of the community. The transportation system also includes internal roads and pedestrian mobility along the roads. The residents confirmed in all public forums associated with this Area Plan that safe movement across Highway 97
is of utmost importance. Past efforts have included petitions to the Ministry of Transportation to slow traffic
along the highway. Expected growth in the community is likely to increase movement across the highway, in turn increasing the need for safe crossings.

The Regional Growth Strategy suggests working with the Provincial Transportation authorities to ensure public safety and transportation efficiency. The community survey continued to echo this sentiment through high support for changing the speed limit, implementing pedestrian crossings, initiating streetscape enhancements and developing Frontage Road pedestrian walkways. The concept of a walkway under McIntyre bridge was also strongly endorsed and is under review by the Ministry