The original letter to the editor can be found here: https://comoxvalleyrecord.com/2025/09/04/letter-6th-street-bridge-will-mean-more-accessibility/
Dear Editor,
On behalf of the CV Social Planning Society and the Regional Comox Valley Accessibility Committee, I too express our support for the 6th Street Active Transportation Bridge project. We are excited that the Bridge Project is beginning and commend the City of Courtenay for seeking funding and approving the bridge. These actions indicate the City’s commitment to working towards a more equitable community.
The width of the pedestrian section of the 5th Street bridge does not allow for many types of mobility devices or strollers. It is extremely unsafe and scary for people in mobility devices to share the narrow pedestrian lane with bicycles. The new bridge will mean that many people, who currently do not have vehicles or a safe way to cross over the 5th Street Bridge, will be able to cross the river from both sides. This is extremely good news for many in our community.
We look forward to the bridge’s completion, when everyone will have a safe way to cross the river!
Betty Tate,
President, CV Social Planning Society
Facilitator, Regional Comox Valley Accessibility Committee
Courtenay