The Okanagan Transit Alliance is extending an invitation to elected officials and members of the public to take part in a 害羞草研究所榖ussin害羞草研究所� challenge.

From Jan. 29 to Feb. 4, elected officials and members of the public are encouraged to use their city害羞草研究所檚 public transit system as their primary mode of transportation.

The purpose of the challenge is to highlight both the shortcomings and positives of the Central Okanagan害羞草研究所檚 transit system.

So far, three and two councillors from have agreed to participate in the week long challenge.

害羞草研究所淲e want them to go out and see what is working and what is not,害羞草研究所� said Kirstin Pulles, a member of the Okanagan Transit Alliance, in an interview with Capital News regarding the initiative.

Kelowna City Councillors Gord Lovegrove, Luke Stack and Rick Webber have committed to the challenge. An up-to-date list representatives who have agreed to participate is available online at

Coun. Maxine DeHart has said that she is out of town for the week of the challenge.

In West Kelowna, Councillors Garrett Millsap and Stephen Johnston have agreed to participate.

At the end of the week, a survey will be distributed to all participants to learn about individual experiences and their thoughts on their city害羞草研究所檚 transit system.

Pulles said that unfortunately in Central Okangan, the public transportation system is not a reliable alternative to owning a car.

She said that the bus system does not run frequently enough to make it a realistic option for most people.

Despite being an advocate for public transportation, Pulles had to begrudgingly buy a car after moving to Kelowna despite having gone more than a decade without owning a vehicle in Ontario.

While she was able to make the purchase, owning a vehicle is not accessible to all people. Many folks are not able to drive or afford a vehicle due to financial, physical, or psychological constraints.

害羞草研究所淔or many people, they rely on the transit system every day. Many city councillors cannot even commit to using it for one day,害羞草研究所� said Pulles.

She noted that if Kelowna害羞草研究所檚 municipal representatives cannot commit to the full week of public transportation, they could start small and attempt one day, or even make an effort to take a few trips on the bus.

At the end of the week long challenge, there will be a celebration and wrap up party at All are invited to the event, regardless of participation.

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