Courtenay Annual Report 2025 draft

Traffic calming and neighbourhood safety The City of Courtenay advanced traffic calming improvements along 1st Street between Menzies and Keeneland avenues in 2025, supporting safer, quieter and more liveable neighbourhoods. This work follows adoption of the City’s Traffic Calming Guide and Policy in fall 2024, which established a clear, data-driven framework for reviewing safety concerns and prioritizing improvements. In early 2025, residents along 1st Street submitted a formal request under the new policy, prompting detailed traffic analysis and an independent engineering review. Four intersections were identified for potential upgrades:

• Menzies Avenue and 1st Street • Woods Avenue and 1st Street • “Lost Creek Lane” and 1st Street (Puntledge Park frontage) • Keeneland Avenue and 1st Street

To gather feedback, the City hosted a public open house on October 2, 2025, and offered an online survey through October 21. Community input will help shape final recommendations. Traffic calming options will be presented to Council for consideration as part of the future capital budget. By combining technical analysis with neighbourhood insight, Courtenay continues to implement traffic safety measures that reflect community priorities for accessibility, safety and livability. courtenay.ca/1st-street

Snow and ice control The City’s Snow and Ice Control program

maintained 341 lane-kilometres of roads during the 2025–26 winter season, operating 24/7 from October to March. Arterial routes, school zones and active transportation corridors were prioritized to support safe winter travel. courtenay.ca/snow Valley View Drive and Back Road safety improvements Safety upgrades progressed at the Back Road and Valley View Drive intersection following an independent traffic study and a formal request from area residents. Improvements include a small roundabout, median islands and a new guardrail to reduce speeds and collisions. Construction was coordinated with the Comox Valley Regional District’s Sewer Conveyance Project to minimize disruption. These improvements reflect the City’s commitment to responsive, consistent traffic calming processes and safer neighbourhood streets.

1st Street traffic calming construction

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