Every September 22, people from around the world get together in the streets, intersections, and neighbourhood blocks to remind the world that we don't have to accept our car-dominated society.

World Carfree Day, a showcase for just how our cities might look like, feel like, and sound like without cars, is an en excellent opportunity to rethink and rediscover our personal mobility and the urban environment we live in.

Come celebrate International Car Free Day and to promote clean air, safe streets and the many active transportation and making healthy and active transportation choices on Saturday September 26th 2009 from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm in Downtown Kelowna on Bernard Avenue by the Sails and Kerry Park.

There will be Free activities including live music in Kerry Park, skateboards and bike demonstrations, games for all ages, interactive booths and displays, you can explore a Double decker bus, street art and face painting and more!

Source: I-Go Central Okanagan

6,800 residents commute via bus, bike or on foot

The City of Kelowna has its Bike to Work week in the beginning of May to further encourage the use of bikes as a mode of transportation to cut back on pollution and traffic congestion.

The commuters that don't use their own vehicles has increased 45% over the last decade. The City is adding Bike lanes, racks, parking to encourage more bike commuters.

For more information on Bike To Work Week, visit I-Go.ca