About This Project
The City of Campbell River is moving forward with a new neighbourhood bikeway along Penfield Road, Parkway Road, Alder Street and Simms Road. This will be a shared neighbourhood bikeway and is not expected to impact existing on-street parking in those areas. At the same time, a new, paved two-way cycling path will be constructed along Hilchey Road, beside the sidewalk that runs from Penfield Road to South Dogwood Street. The works enable on-street curbside parking and wider driving lanes to be restored along Hilchey Road.
Signage advising of a reduced, 30 km/hr speed zone in the Penfield Elementary School area has been reinstated for the 2026/2027 school year.
Background
In 2022, parking-protected bike lanes were added to Hilchey Road as part of a watermain upgrade. Since then, the City has heard concerns from residents about function and safety along this key corridor. In response, Council requested a full safety review in early 2026. Following a review by McElhanney Ltd., Council approved the creation of the new neighbourhood bikeway—and a paved, two-way cycling path on Hilchey Road—and the addition of flashing lights to the crosswalk at Hilchey Road and Fern Drive.
Funding
Funding for this project comes from existing 2026 cycling infrastructure funds, including the Community Works Fund and the Carbon Neutral Reserve, along with an additional contribution from the Carbon Neutral Reserve.
Neighbourhood Bikeway Construction
The new neighbourhood bikeway along Penfield Road, Parkway Road, Alder Street and Simms Road will include:
- Lowered curbs (letdowns)
- Signage
- Pavement markings
Hilchey Road Bike Lane Improvements
- Parking-protected bike lanes that are currently on Hilchey Road will be removed.
- A paved, two-way cycling path will be constructed along Hilchey Road, beside the sidewalk that runs from Penfield Road to South Dogwood Street. A conceptual sketch is below.
- On-street curbside parking will be restored.
- Vehicle travel lanes will be widened.
- Flashing pedestrian lights will be installed at the Fern Road crosswalk to enhance safety and visibility for people crossing the roadway.
Timing
Detailed designs are nearing completion. Construction work began in August 2026 and will continue through the fall.
Work to develop the neighbourhood bikeway, including removing the current bike lanes on Hilchey Road, will be completed first.
Work to reinstate the 30 km/hr reduced speed signage in the Penfield Elementary School area for the 2026/2027 school year has been completed. Work to install the two-way cycling pathway directly in front of the school has also been completed, in time for the start of the new school year.
Construction of the new cycling path along Hilchey Road will be the final step of the project and will take place later in fall 2026.
It’s anticipated that the neighbourhood bikeway and improvements to cycling infrastructure and safety features on Hilchey Road will be completed in the fall of 2026.
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Project Progress
Questions?
For more information, contact the Dogwood Operations Centre at dogwood.centre@campbellriver.ca or 250-286-4033.