The City of Courtenay is holding a second open house tonight as part of its Safe and Active Schools program aimed at improving safety for students walking and cycling to school.

The City and School District 71 have refreshed the Safe and Active Schools program, a two-year initiative focused on safer travel routes and encouraging more students to use active, sustainable transportation options.

Several measures have already been completed, including signal timing changes to improve pedestrian visibility, new pavement markings near schools and the installation of a new pedestrian crossing.

The open house goes from 5pm to 7pm at École Puntledge Park Elementary School.

A final report for each school is expected this spring, with implementation planned over the coming years.

Find out more about the program at City of Courtenay.