2024 Annual Report Draft

Streets and transportation Prioritizing walking, wheeling, cycling and transit — while integrating these modes with land use and urban form — is one of the most effective ways Courtenay can enhance mobility and reduce energy use in its transportation system, the city's largest source of GHG emissions.

Streets and transportation

Strategic Priorities 2023-2026

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The Traffic Control Policy has been completed, speed reduction efforts are underway, and school zone times have been finalized. The Safe & Active Schools Program/Initiatives are actively being developed, with plans to create a dedicated landing page on the City's new website in 2025. The City actively collaborated with Ministry of Transportation and Transit to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion at the bypass and 17th Street intersection. Upgrades are scheduled for 2025–26, with ongoing advocacy efforts dependent on Ministry of Transportation and Transit support. The City completed a comprehensive review of downtown parking and began developing options for time limits, parking restrictions, enhanced bylaw compliance and fine evaluations. The bylaw for the new adjudication program was drafted, approved by Council and submitted to the Province for final approval. Staff training began, and an agreement was established with the Comox Valley Regional District and Town of Comox. While provincial approval remained pending, full implementation is anticipated by September 2025. Transitioning to the adjudication system required a comprehensive review of all City bylaws, a process expected to take more than five years. Updates to the Traffic Regulation Bylaw are also planned through a phased approach starting in 2025. Phase 1 will address critical enforcement gaps, while Phase 2, scheduled for 2026, will focus on broader policy considerations, including the local area plan and car camping regulations. The construction timeline for the 6th Street Bridge was delayed from 2024 due to grant funding schedules, permitting, and approval processes. As a result, construction is now planned for 2025, pending Council direction.

Develop traffic calming plans, related policies and specific implementation when and where, speed limits, school zones, cycling education/awareness. Advocate for work with Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure (MoTI) on bypass and 17th intersection congestion and improvements.

In progress

On-going

Parking restrictions and ticketing.

In progress

In progess - delayed

6th Street Bridge construction.

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City of Courtenay | 2024 Annual Report