City Of Campbell River Holding An Open House On Its Master Transportation Plan

The City of Campbell River is updating its Master Transportation Plan and will be holding an open house next week to go over a few things.

“Continued input from residents is vital to ensure we are on track and confirm which projects are important and should be prioritized,” says Mayor Kermit Dahl.

“The Master Transportation Plan guides the City’s decisions related to all aspects of the transportation network within a 25-year planning horizon, and we want as many residents as possible to have their say and input on the future of transportation within the community.”

Residents can drop by the Community Centre Lounge Thursday, June 15, from 430pm to 730pm.

Staff will be sharing the Draft Phase 2 plan, which includes priority infrastructure projects and policies in five categories: walking, cycling, taking transit, driving, and parking/transportation demand management.

“The City’s goal is to improve transportation options across Campbell River for people of all ages and abilities,” says Melissa Heidema, the City’s Transportation Specialist.

“Based on current best practice and community feedback to date, we want to encourage more people to walk, bike and bus, which is better for residents, the community, and the environment. This furthers the goals in the Official Community Plan, the Master Transportation Plan, and Council's Strategic Priorities.”

On the agenda, among other things; the Dogwood Corridor Study.

The City tasked consultants with reviewing the corridor from the north end (Highway 19A) to the south end (Jubilee Parkway), and to make recommendations to improve operations and safety. The Study recommends changing the lane layout and traffic signal timing.

For residents unable to make the Open House, a questionnaire will also be available online in the coming weeks.

For more information on the updated MTP and DCS, and to view the draft plans, visit Draft Master Plan.