The Municipality of North Cowichan will move ahead with traffic improvements near Crofton Elementary School.
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North Cowichan gives green light for traffic improvements near Crofton Elementary School

Wylie Henderson
By Wylie Henderson

North Cowichan council has approved traffic safety improvements for York Avenue in Crofton.

The municipality said staff will install an electronic speed reader board facing northbound traffic on York Avenue near Crofton Elementary School.

Other initiatives include narrowing the existing travel lanes on York Avenue, installing pedestrian-activated flashing beacons at the unsignalized crosswalk at the Joan Avenue intersection and an interim curb bulge to remove unsafe perpendicular parking on the west side of York Avenue at Joan Avenue.

The municipality will also arrange for warning signs near the sharp bend at the south end of York Avenue.

The improvements follow concerns from a Crofton resident about speeding in front of the school.

Wylie Henderson
Wylie Henderson
Wylie is news director for Vancouver Island, bringing more than a decade of broadcast experience to the role. A Vancouver native, he moved to the Island in 2025 with his wife and stepdaughter after a long run on the airwaves in the Kootenays. He is committed to delivering timely, reliable and community-focused news to listeners across the region. A lifelong Vancouver Canucks and B.C. Lions fan, Wylie is just as comfortable breaking down a game as he is breaking down a news story. Away from the newsroom, he can often be found on the golf course, cycling or lacing up his skates for a game of hockey. For Wylie, keeping listeners informed about what matters locally is more than a job, it’s a passion.

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