The District of Lake Country, community partners, volunteers, and local enforcement agencies are inviting residents of all ages to participate in Lake Country Road Safety Awareness Week, taking place in conjunction with Go By Bike Week, May 30 to June 5, 2026.
Throughout the week, residents are encouraged to choose active transportation whenever possible and help make Lake Country’s roads and multi-use pathways safer for everyone — whether walking, cycling, scootering, jogging, driving, or rolling.
“Road safety is everyone’s responsibility,” organizers say. “This week is about education, awareness, courtesy, and community connection as we work together to create safer streets and pathways for all users, including wildlife.”
A variety of free events, educational activities, safety checks, volunteer rides, and awareness initiatives will take place across the community.
📅 Road Safety Awareness Week Schedule:
🔷 Saturday, May 30 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
LCFD FireSmart Open House – Station 71
📍 11063 Okanagan Centre Rd East
🚓 Visit the RCMP traffic safety table and have a specialist officer inspect your vehicle, e‑bike, helmet, or infant seat for safety compliance.
✅ Compliance recommendations provided. Full amnesty applies during inspections.
🟢 Sunday, May 31 | 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Learn to Ride Safe & Smart Seminar
📍 Training Room, LCFD Station 71 (11063 Okanagan Centre Rd E)
🎤 Led by certified instructor Bruce Mol
💡 Includes a 30‑minute Q&A session on safe, confident cycling
🔷 Monday, June 1 | 7:45 a.m.
OTS Bike to School Ride
📍 Oyama General Store → Oyama Traditional School
🚴 Students, families, and supporters ride along the Okanagan Rail Trail
🟢 Monday, June 1 | 5:30 p.m.
Friends of Okanagan Rail Trail Volunteer Ride
📍 Kekuli Bay Provincial Park
🚴 Guided ride along the Kal/Crystal Waters trail looping back via the Rail Trail
🔷 Tuesday, June 2 | All Day
Community Policing Speed Watch Awareness
👮 Volunteers stationed throughout Lake Country
⚠️ Promoting safe speeds and road safety awareness
🟢 Wednesday, June 3 | 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Go By Bike Week Celebration Station – Swalwell Park
📍 Swalwell Park
🍎 Prizes, snacks, water, and cycling resources
🤝 Community partners include:
• Friends of Okanagan Rail Trail
• Lake Country Cycle
• Pedego Oyama
🔷 Wednesday, June 3 | 10:30 a.m.
FORT Safety Awareness Ride
📍 Departs from Lake Country Cycle
🗺️ Guided ride: Woodsdale → Pelmewash route
🔧 Rental bikes available (pre‑booking required)
🟢 Thursday, June 4 | All Day
Community Policing Speed Watch Awareness
👮 Continued monitoring and public education across the community
🚶♀️ Ongoing Activities Throughout the Week
🟩 “Caught in the Act Doing the Right Thing”
Lake Country Bylaw officers will recognize positive behaviours:
✅ Walking dogs on leash & picking up waste
✅ Using crosswalks
✅ Showing courtesy on multi‑use pathways
✅ Passing safely & keeping right
✅ Respectful use by all roads and pathway users
📚 Community Safety Education
👮 RCMP School Resource Officer & ICBC presentations in schools
🚓 Traffic enforcement and education throughout the week
💡 LED reminder boards displayed across the community
Community Invitation
Residents are encouraged to take part in Road Safety Awareness Week by choosing active transportation whenever possible during Go By Bike Week and by sharing the roads and pathways responsibly.
Whether driving, cycling, walking, scootering, jogging, or rolling, everyone has a role to play in creating a safer, more respectful, and connected Lake Country community.