Federal And Provincial Governments Invest In Active Transportation Infrastructure In The City Of Courtenay

Courtenay residents will soon have improved access to extensive pathways and community services, thanks to a combined investment of more than $6.8 million from the federal and provincial governments, along with the City of Courtenay.

The project will provide cyclists, pedestrians, and other non-motorized transportation users with a key connection from the bottom of 6th Street to Simms Millennium Park and the extensive trail networks on both sides of the Courtenay River.

The 6th Street Active Transportation Bridge project will construct a new four-meter-wide river crossing, which will create a safe and accessible alternative route that will further encourage sustainable and active commuting options for residents.

The investments are part of Canada’s National Active Transportation Strategy, which aims to create and improve pathways, bike lanes, and pedestrian bridges all over the country.

Courtenay Mayor Bob Wells says the City of Courtenay has been working on plans for an active transportation bridge on 6th Street for many years, so this major funding is incredible news.

He says the bridge will fill in a key link in the City’s commuter network for people who walk, cycle and roll, and make it easier to get downtown.

“The new bridge will also help build connections to current and future active transportation routes in east and west Courtenay. We’re truly excited and looking forward to finally moving this project forward,” said Wells.

To learn more, visit City of Courtenay.