Council is being asked to direct staff to amend the Traffic…

Council is being asked to direct staff to amend the Traffic Calming Policy and implement targeted low-cost traffic calming and safety improvements on 1st Street, including a pedestrian crosswalk with Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon and park access improvements. The four directed actions are: - Amend the Traffic Calming Policy to allow professional judgment for corridors scoring above 80 - Install a marked pedestrian crosswalk with RRFB on Keeneland Avenue frontage - Implement park access and speed management improvements near Urquhart Avenue - Monitor and evaluate before/after data and seek community feedback Public correspondence totalled 315 letters, with 185 in support; themes included pedestrian safety, school route safety, speed management, alongside concerns about cost and intervention scale.

Council approval is sought for an undisclosed address in Courtenay, BC. The applicant will present their proposal at the April 29, 2026, council meeting. No decision or outcome has been reported.