Reduced Speeds Coming For Residential Neighbourhoods In Courtenay

The City of Courtenay is phasing in reduced speeds on roads around elementary and secondary schools in the community.

New 40 km/h signs have been installed on roads in a 500-metre radius around all School District No. 71 schools in the City.

This speed reduction initiative is part of a plan to roll out 40 km/h speeds on neighbourhood roads across the City over the next five years, with the goal of safer and more livable streets.

With the unveiling of the new signs, drivers are urged to take note of the changes and adjust driving speeds.

The 40 km/h speed limit will be in effect 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

On streets with lower posted speeds, such as 30 km/h school or playground zones, the lower posted speed will be in effect during designated hours.

The City says reduced speed limits can improve road safety with fewer and less severe collisions, and make neighbourhoods feel more livable.

To view an interactive map of current and future phased speed limit reductions, visit City of Courtenay.