CITY OF COURTENAY TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN + LAND USE PLAN VISION
Project Team O2 Planning + Design City of Courtenay
Introduction Study Process Overview Existing Transportation and Land Use System OCP And RGS Goals TMP Vision Next Steps
Study Process Overview Project Initiation: August 2012 Project Completion: Winter 2013 The TMP study will improve how Courtenay residents travel, access destinations, and enjoy their city. The vision will provide clear standards and guiding principles for the provision of transportation infrastructure and services.
Existing Transportation and Land Use Systems LAND USE Single-family residential Large-format retail River frontage TRANSPORTATION Car-focused arterial roads Avid walking and cycling communities Low transit ridership rates
OCP + RGS Goals Plan for population and employment growth. Courtenay is anticipated to grow from approximately 24,000 people to 42,000 people by 2037. Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20%. Encourage greater use of walking, cycling and transit.
Nodes Nodes Potential residential node Strait of Georgia iver Potential institutional node Ferry r Punt le d g e R i v e t l e River ay River Courten City of Courtenay Lit Airpark T id al ug Slo Potential commercial node h Comox Harbour Maple Lake Town of Comox Ro 0 200 500 1000m yc ree k Airport
KILPATRICK RD. McPHEE AVE. 6TH ST. PUNTLEDGE 7TH ST. 10TH ST. BECKENSELL 11TH ST. LEWIS AVE. GRIEVE AVE. 12TH ST. 13TH ST. 14TH ST. 15TH ST. Vibrant Downtown HWY. 19 1ST ST. OLD ISL. HWY. CLIFFE AVE. MENZIES AVE. LEIGHTON AVE. JOHNSTON AVE. 3RD ST. RYE RD. 2ND ST. 3RD ST. ANDERTON AVE. 4TH ST. TSOLUM RD. DUNCAN AVE 5TH ST. 6TH ST. FITZGERALD AVE. HIGHWAY 19A ENGLAND AVE. GRANT 8TH ST. COMOXRD. AVE. CUMBERLAND RD. HARMSTON AVE. 8TH ST. 9TH ST. Downtown LEGEND Key Roadway Connections Key Bicycle Connections Key Greenway Connections Pedestrian Focused Areas CITY OF COURTENAY BOUNDARY Mixed-use development promotes a vibrant downtown atmosphere. Opportunities for increased density lead to compact urban form. Ideal, accessible location for new institutional and office uses.
Accessible Commercial Nodes Commercial nodes are integrated with the urban fabric and offer significant opportunities for achieving density increases.
Directed Residential Growth New residential neighbourhoods support community services and promote accessible, connected development patterns. Lollipop land use pattern in a new residential development in East Courtenay. Sample fused grid land use pattern proposed for a residential development in Calgary, Alberta.
Greenways Greenways Strait of Georgia Ander errtttoon Avve e. r Punt le d g e R i v e. Rd h d. Rd Comox Harbour Co mo xl og gin gr d. Gu thr ie Rd. No el Maple Lake Av e. Town of Comox Ro 0 200 500 1000m yc ree k Greenways nr rto Canadian Pacific Railway ug Slo al ox yp x Valle arkway mo Co T id Com Arden Rd. Williemar Ave. 17th St. Rd. C t l e River Back and erl b um Cliff Ave. ay River Courten Lake Trail Rd. Lit City of Courtenay de 5t Ryan Rd. An t. hs Lerwick Rd. Hwy 19 HW Y1 9A iver LEGEND City of Courtenay Boundary Agriculture Park Park and and Open Open Space Space Commercial / Industrial Key Greenway Connectors Institutional Riverway Destinations Existing Arterial Road Key Major Connector Potential Arterial Connector Existing Bikeway Potential Bikeway Connector Existing Transit Route Proposed Hospital Commercial Node Other Node Residential Node Greenway Potential
A Destination Riverway Create destination parks and open spaces along the river. The river frames the south-eastern entry to the City, becoming a new multi-use destination.
A Complete Bikeway + Pathway System The river, parks and open spaces are linked in a complete system. Pathways and bikeways connect to downtown and other destinations. Dedicated cycle lanes encourage cycling and improve safety.
Integrated Environmental Features Environmental infrastructure provides highquality aesthetic design and extends the greenway system through urbanized areas.
Corridors Corridors Strait of Georgia Hwy 19 HW Y1 9A iver n Ave. Ryan Rd. Anderto City of Courtenay d. Rd. T d. nr Canadian Pacific Railway Airpark h ox Rd yp x Valle arkway mo Co Comox Harbour Co mo xl og gin gr d. Gu thr ie Rd. No el Maple Lake Av e. Town of Comox Ro yc ree k t l e River Airport g lou ls i da Com Arden Rd. Williemar Ave. 17th St. Lit Back Cu Cliff Ave. ay River Courten dr lan er mb rto Lake Trail Rd. de t. S 5th An Punt le d g e R Lerwick Rd. Ferry iv er
A Road Network Hierarchy A defined road network hierarchy manages traffic flow. Key automotive, bicycle, transit and recreational corridors provide multi-modal access to destinations.
The System Accommodates All Needs, Ages + Abilities Sidewalks, pathways, bike lanes, and transit stops are easily accessible and support recreation, commuting, and accessing daily needs.
Complete Streets Enhance the Public Realm Streets are public spaces that support a variety of uses and experiences.
Where We Are Going Nodes Greenways Corridors
Vision Strait of Georgia Hwy 19 HW Y1 9A iver Andeerrtto toonn Ave v. City of Courtenay d. dr Rd. T d. nr Canadian C a Pacific Railway Airpark h ox Rd yp x Valle arkway mo Co Comox Harbour Co mo xl og gin gr d. Gu thr ie Rd. No el Maple Lake Av e. Town of Comox Ro yc ree k t l e River Airport g lou ls i da Com Arden Rd. Williemar Ave. 17th 7th 7t th S St. Lit Back Cu e ff AAvvvee. ff Cliff Cli ay Riv Courten lan er mb rto Lake Trail Rd. de 5t Ryan Rd. An t. hs Lerwick Lerwic rw ck Rd Rd. dd. Ferry r Punt le d g e R i v e
Next Steps Consult with stakeholders and members of the public: October 16, 2012. In-depth analysis of transportation system. Develop recommendations. Prepare implementation strategy. Project completion: Winter 2013.
Transit Modal Share Goal
Walking Modal Share Goal
Cycling Modal Share Goal