Phase 2 Of Campbell River’s Master Transportation Plan And Dogwood Corridor Study Complete

Phase 2 of Campbell River’s Master Transportation Plan and Dogwood Corridor Study is complete.

The plan, which will act as a framework for transportation planning in Campbell River, includes priority infrastructure projects and policies in five categories: walking, cycling, taking transit, driving, and parking/transportation demand management.

A draft plan was present at an open house in June where community members offered feedback, and close to 500 residents also filled out a summer survey.

Mayor Kermit Dahl says the input they are receiving from the community will help inform staff moving forward.

A summary of the community engagement results is available at Get Involved Campbell River and includes feedback on the pedestrian and trail network, cycling network, transit network, street and traffic conditions, parking and the Dogwood Corridor Study.

Emerging themes heard from the community include concern about reducing Dogwood Street to two lanes (also referred to as a “road diet”) to accommodate a turn lane in the centre of the roadway; the City says it is currently looking at alternative locations and options to improve the community’s cycling network.

City staff also found that there is a desire for improved transit service with increased value for money, and a preference to focus on those priorities over pedestrian or cycling improvements.

The next steps will include presenting the draft MTP to the Project Advisory Team and Council, followed by further public consultation before the end of the year. The final MTP will be presented to Council in early 2024.