Residential roads in Courtenay now have reduced speed limits following the completion of a city project.
The City of Courtenay said its phased plan to roll out 40-km/h speeds on neighbourhood roads over five years was completed two years ahead of schedule.
Acting Mayor Wendy Morin said finishing the initiative early is a step toward safer streets in Courtenay.
“Slower speeds save lives and make our neighbourhoods more livable for families, pedestrians and cyclists.”
Courtenay’s operations team began the program in 2023 and managed to complete it ahead of schedule by integrating the rollout into routine maintenance and using advanced sign-printing technology to recycle existing signage.
Drivers are urged to note the new limits, which are in effect 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and to adjust their speeds accordingly.
The city said the reduced speed limits are intended to limit the number and severity of collisions and make neighbourhoods feel more livable.
An interactive map of the of the speed limit reductions can be found here.
