City of Courtenay Official Community Plan - 2026 update

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ST 12

Monitor the Island Corridor Foundation planning process and support corridor transportation options as an integrated part of the City’s mobility network.

ST 13

Support car and bike sharing programs and services by working in partnership with other jurisdictions, public organizations, business and community partners to sustain such services. Work with the Province on removing barriers to micromobility devices such as personal electric scooters. Review and update relevant municipal traffic bylaws upon any new legislative authorities that support micromobility devices. Continue to implement the Safe and Active School Program with School District 71 to identify strategic locations for active transportation improvements and promote active transportation.

ST 14

ST 15

Objective 3 Street standards are designed for safety and accessibility for all users with attention to comfort at the pedestrian scale Objective 4 Excess existing road space is repurposed to support public life, active travel, and green infrastructure

Policies

ST 16

Supplement public amenity spaces within road rights of way in Town, and Neighbourhood Centres by providing more places for people to gather including, but not limited to: a. Creating urban plazas and activation at street intersections and mid-block connections; b. Establishing pedestrian-only streets either permanently or during certain times of the year and/or certain times of the day; c. Undertaking laneway improvements that transform them into multi-functional public spaces and pedestrian linkages; and d. Supporting restaurant patios, pop-up parks, and parklet initiatives.

ST 17

Implement traffic calming measures in accordance with the City’s Traffic Calming Guide.

PART C Thematic Policies