
Kamloops sounds off on 4th Ave Pedestrian Plaza pilot project
KAMLOOPS — It’s been just over a week since the 4th Avenue Pedestrian Plaza pilot project was closed. Traffic on the street is back to normal, but it’s safe to say the pilot project has left an impression on the downtown core.
From July 26th until August 12th, the roadway on either side of Victoria Street was transformed into a pedestrian-friendly area, as part of a partnership between the City and the Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association. Traffic on the street is back to normal, but it’s safe to say the pilot project has left an impression on the downtown core.
“Some of the key themes we heard were [the public] liked that they could sit and relax away from cars. They could socialize, people watch. A place to kind of be entertained, we added some entertainment to space,” Jason Locke, Community Planning and Sustainability Manager said.