Aug 13, 2021 | Debbie in the Community, Transportation
York Region is making some very welcomed changes: traffic signals are being installed at the intersections of Davis drive and Dufferin and at the 17th Sideroad and Keele. To improve traffic flow. I am particularly pleased about 17th Sideroad/Keele as over the last few...
May 7, 2021 | Debbie in the Community, Transportation
On Council May 10 agenda there is a report recommending that the default speed on all local and collector roads be 40 km whereas it is currently often 50 km. As reviewed this was a tactic recommended in the Traffic Calming Strategy. The report says that this lower...
Mar 26, 2021 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues, Transportation
On March 29 Council agenda there is my proposed resolution regarding King Township’s position on the GTA West Corridor, i.e. the 413. I am proposing that King Township i) withdraw its previously expressed support for a corridor, ii) oppose any and all advance...
Oct 16, 2020 | The Issues, Transportation
On agenda for October 19 Council the report on Active Transportation has been brought back. It was originally presented a month ago when some concerns were raised which required some additional research by Staff. I am excited about this as it captures many ideas...
Feb 22, 2020 | The Issues, Transportation
On February 24 agenda there is the draft TMP with a recommendation for Council to approve it. Changes have been made to draft presented in previous Council which, I believe, enhance the value of this masterplan. I commented earlier about the plan; and want to make a...
Feb 8, 2020 | Debbie in the Community, The Issues, Transportation
Monday, Feb. 10 is TMP day in King. 2-4 PM there is a information meeting for public at Municipal Centre; this is excellent opportunity to talk directly with Staff and consultants, look at maps. 5-6PM is a working Council meeting; public can attend to hear...