Courtenay hosting open house on 1st Street traffic calming designs Feb. 27

Courtenay residents are being invited to weigh in on proposed traffic calming changes along 1st Street.

City of Courtenay is hosting an open house Friday, Feb. 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Puntledge Park Elementary School, where residents can view design concepts and speak directly with project staff.

The proposed upgrades focus on 1st Street between Menzies and Keeneland avenues, with four intersections under review, including Menzies, Woods, Lost Creek Lane near Puntledge Park and Keeneland.

City officials say feedback from earlier consultations helped narrow the concepts now being presented, with recommendations already shared with council for future budget planning.

“An open house was held in October 2025 to discuss potential options for traffic calming at four different intersections,” reads a statement from the city. “Based on the public consultation that included a survey, this was narrowed down to the current design concepts.”

The open house is happening February 27 from 5 pm to 7 pm at Puntledge Park Elementary School.

A survey is also open until March 9.

– Article includes link from City of Courtenay’s website

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