The City of Courtenay has green-lit the construction of the first phase of the Lake Trail Multi-Use Path project.
The project will make the trail between Arden Elementary and Lake Trail Community School safer and easier for people to walk and bike along starting this fall.
鈥淲e鈥檙e really glad to see this much-anticipated project take these important next steps,鈥� said Courtenay Mayor Bob Wells. 鈥淪tudents and residents have been speaking up for a safer west Courtenay, and their voices made a real difference. Their efforts are helping improve safety and active transportation in our city. I鈥檓 thrilled to see construction begin this fall.鈥�
The new multi-use pathway will aid in connectivity between the schools. Improve safety concerns for people walking and biking along the area. The upgrades hope to encourage the community to engage in more walking and cycling for families.
This is also to help contribute to a more active and sustainable community within the City of Courtenay.
Phase one of the project is expected to start this summer, with actual construction starting later this fall. Phase two will follow after environmental permits are approved.
The project was originally requested by Arden Elementary Green Team members and community advocates seeking safer ways to walk or bike between the two schools.
For phase one of the path, the improvements include building a 620-metre gravel trail on the north side of Lake Trail Road, between Lake Trail Community School and Arden Road and improved bike lanes on the north side of Lake Trail Road from Arden Road to Webb Road. An updated bus stop and drainage improvements next to the pathway between Ardent Road and Lake Trail Community School.
The funding for the project comes partly from Comox Valley Regional District Area C, which borders the area, and the Province of B.C.鈥檚 Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants Program.
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