CivicInfo BC #KRTA-RTS-2026-01

Consulting Services for Regional Transportation Study and Tourism Experience Assessment in Kootenay Rockies

KRTA, in partnership with Destination BC, is seeking consulting services for a Regional Transportation Study and Targeted Experience Assessment in the Kootenay Rockies region. - Scope of work: - Develop a coordinated, sustainable, and environmentally responsible transportation framework for the region (2027–2037) - Review existing transportation services and forecast future demand - Design an integrated transportation network - Compile an inventory of guided and structured tourism experiences - Identify gaps and opportunities to enhance tourism through improved transportation connectivity - Focus on sustainability and low-carbon strategies - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a service-based consulting opportunity - Contract completion required before March 31, 2027 - Coverage includes multiple communities across the Kootenay Rockies region: Golden, Revelstoke, Fernie, Kimberley, Cranbrook, Creston, Nelson, Rossland, Castlegar, Slocan Valley, New Denver, Nakusp, and Columbia Valley

Description

The Kootenay Rockies Tourism Association (KRTA), in partnership with Destination BC, is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting teams to conduct a Regional Transportation Study and Targeted Experience Assessment. The project aims to develop a coordinated, sustainable regional transportation framework for the Kootenay Rockies region and assess tourism experiences to identify opportunities where transportation connectivity can enhance visitor access. The study includes reviewing existing transportation services, forecasting demand, and creating an implementation strategy, alongside compiling an inventory of guided tourism experiences and identifying gaps and opportunities for development. The contract duration is until March 31, 2027, with proposals due by June 30, 2026.

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