Kelowna council has an encouraging approach to getting drivers to stop excessive idling.

A presentation to council on Monday (Apr. 25) suggested a six-month public education campaign before an anti-idling bylaw, with a $150 fine for violators, would start to be enforced. Drive-thrus were one of the concerns.

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Regional Air Quality Program Co-ordinator Nancy Mora, who made the presentation, pointed out those drivers are idling by choice.

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Councillor Brad Sieben also supported the education aspect but had concerns about enforcement.

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Councillor Mohini Singh said bolder measures need to be taken in looking after the environment, citing a indicating Kelowna, and the Okanagan, will see continuing rising temperatures due to climate change.

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Council directed staff to come back with a drafted anti-idling bylaw and education program for later in the year.

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