Cumberland to Courtenay Connector

Project Update - November 2024

At the November 26, 2024 Board meeting, staff received alternate direction from the Board to withdraw the BC Active Transportation grant that was submitted earlier in the fall for this project. As such, this project is not currently being pursued. Subject to Board discretion and the availability of grants, this project could be pursued in the future. 

Background

The CVRD, Village of Cumberland, City of Courtenay, and Comox Valley Cycling Coalition have identified a need to improve active transportation connections between Cumberland and Courtenay. The Active Transportation Network Plan (ATNP) (2021) highlights this through two separate projects, and the ATNP Implementation Strategy (2023) brings them together, along with sections in the Village of Cumberland, as a single, complete route between the two municipalities.

Currently, the shoulders of the Comox Valley Parkway and Cumberland Road are regularly used by commuter cyclists, but dedicated facilities will increase the safety of this connection and further encourage non-vehicular trips between the communities. The Courtenay side of Cumberland Road is also the boundary between Electoral Areas A and C, offering further connection to some residents in both electoral areas. CVRD staff will lead this project with support from municipal partners.

The following staff reports contain more information on this project: 

Project Contact

Dylan Thiessen, Planner I (Long Range)
Robyn Holme, Manager of Long Range Planning and Sustainability
T: 250-334-6006