At January 11 Council, we passed a resolution to once again state our expectation that the required infrastructure for whistle cessation will be installed at the 5 crossings in King as the GO expansion proceeds. That resolution is being sent to Metrolinx and Minister of Transportation. Since 2018 King, in collaoration with York Region has been prooviding input to the project. To date we do not have confirmation about the design & construction aspects which will enable the whistle cessation. Doing this resolution has been triggered by the Notice of Completion of Environment Project issued by Metrolinx December 20. At earlier stages of the project it has been confirmed that there is commitment for noise barriers but no specifics i.e. location, design/materials have been provided. Plan is to electrify.
If you are concerned about the continued lack of commitment to install the required infrastructure for whistle cessation you can submit a letter reviewing your objection to proceeding without such commitment. The second page of the Notice of Completion provides information on how you can register your objection. If you do decide to write a letter I suggest you copy your MPP Minister Lecce as Metrolinx is an agency of the Province. Deadline for input is january 28, 2021.
Hi Debbie,
Any updates on this? This issue has become beyond annoying. 11 pm on a weekend and 4 loud whistles! We’re being passed from one entity to another like a ping pong ball!
Hello Seyed, I do not have anything definitive for you. I am as frustrated as you are although I am not enduring the whistles. I can tell you with confidence that Twshp Staff are working with Metrolinx; as some persons have observed there have been assessments done this summer at the at grade crossings.
Hi Debbie,
I’m once again inquiring about this. With elections coming up, is there any plans you would like to share with concerned residents?
Hello Seyed, I apologize for not responding more promptly. There is very good news; I feel like all my communications with Metrolinx, along with that of other members of Council and citizens is finally paying off. There is now firm plan on part of Metrolinx and King Staff as to specific actions required to set the stage for the Township applying for whistle cessation. The first critical step is done: assessment of physical features which need to be done in order to be safe for persons crossing the tracks. This includes new gates, flashing lights, line painting on roads. Installation of these features is underway. From what I hear I am confident that there will be whistle cessation in 2023. Everyone has been so patient. I will monitor the project to ensure that steps are completed in a timely manner.