2024 Annual Report

Total cycling network upgrades

Pedestrian, Cycling and Pavement Renewal program In 2024, the City of Courtenay advanced its Pedestrian, Cycling and Pavement Renewal program (PCPR), integrating key improvements from the Cycling Network Plan (CNP) to enhance active transportation infrastructure. This strategic approach aims to create safer, more connected routes for cyclists and pedestrians while upgrading essential roadways. Construction work included several projects: • Cumberland Road between Grant Avenue and Piercy Avenue • Willemar Avenue between 5th Street and Cumberland Road • 5th Street: Cliffe Avenue to 5th Street Bridge • 5th Street: Menzies Avenue to Woods Avenue (westbound bike lane) • 26th Street and Fitzgerald Avenue intersection • 26th Street: Piercy Avenue to Stewart Avenue These projects were identified as priorities in the PCPR, aiming to create active transportation corridors that connect to current and future cycling infrastructure. The program exemplifies the City's commitment to fostering sustainable urban mobility, enhancing road safety and promoting active transportation options for residents. By aligning pavement renewal efforts with the CNP, Courtenay is creating a more integrated and user friendly transportation network. More information: courtenay.ca/cycling

Streets and transportation

Cycling network advancements The City of Courtenay advanced its Cycling Network Plan, delivering key infrastructure improvements to expand safe, accessible and connected cycling routes throughout the city. The upgrades focused on enhancing cycling infrastructure for all ages and abilities, supporting active transportation and improving safety for both cyclists and pedestrians. Completed cycling network improvements in 2024: • Willemar Avenue: Buffered painted bike lane (704 m) • 5th Street: Painted parking-protected bike lane (771 m) • Cumberland Road: Buffered painted bike lane (725 m) • 1st Street: Buffered painted bike lane (1,227 m) The 5th Street corridor improvements were made possible with the support of a $433,000 B.C. Active Transportation (BCAT) grant, funding upgrades between McPhee Avenue and Willemar Avenue. Enhancements included painted parking-protected bike lanes, intersection upgrades at 5th Street/Woods Avenue and 5th Street/Stewart Avenue, and curb extensions at pedestrian crossings to improve safety and reduce pedestrian exposure to vehicle traffic. These investments in active transportation align with the City’s commitment to sustainability, road safety and enhanced mobility options, ensuring Courtenay remains a walkable, bike-friendly community.

Cycling network upgrades

Year

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

Total

3.1 km 2.3 km 4.2 km

Neighbourhood bikeway

3.1 km

Painted bike lane

1.8 km 0.5 km

Painted bike lane with buffer

0.5 km 1.1 km

2.6 km 0.7 km

3.2 km Grand total: 12.8 km

Protected bike lane

2 km

0.5 km

17

City of Courtenay | 2024 Annual Report