As the school year begins, we’re reminded once again of the all-too-familiar tragedies on our highways. Just recently, another life was taken, and two people were seriously injured, leading to yet another highway closure. These recurring incidents should serve as a wake-up call. As we send our children off to school, let’s not forget the […]
Less than 2 weeks from now our school buses start rolling along our busy roads. Meanwhile, our Regional roads (HWY 10, 9 & 50) limp forward on their 1970 infrastructure. Last week, the Caledon Enterprise’s article highlighted how Lina Lawrence is cautious when visiting the post office due to safety concerns on Highway 10 in […]
The safety of all pedestrians, cyclists, and all motorists, depends on the enforcement of regular weigh stations inspections, in addition to owners responsible for good repair of their vehicle, adherence by all motorists to the rules of the road, as well as drive school educators ensuring that the rules of the road are clearly conveyed […]
Highway 10 was closed again for multiple hours for the second time this week. There is little doubt that the “Waning Sense of Community” contributes significantly to our festering infrastructure implosion. Daily commuters are asked to risk life and limb on dated regional highways that are being used as “IF” there were part of Ontario`s […]
The byways of Caledon are strewn again with Vehicles of every description. 3 pm and your children will once again be disembarking under highway conditions. What could go Wrong?
All Great Trail enthusiasts appreciate the timely resurrection. Kudos to the Caledon Works department!
Municipal Planners are working diligently with the Vision Zero concept in an effort to make our streets safer. “The plan addresses safety for the most vulnerable users”, Pedestrians, children, and cyclists. Planners are incorporating this imaginative Vision Zero initiative into their overall concept of making towns into 15-minute mini Cities. Essentially nearly all essential services […]
Road safety is a critical issue that affects everyone! 376 pedestrian collisions occurred in 2022 in Peel Region. 14 of them resulting in fatalities. That is more than one pedestrian collision a day! It’s crucial to remember that these numbers are not just numbers. They represent real people whose lives have been forever changed. As […]
The recent announcement by the Ontario government to provide funding for public transit in Orangeville and nearby communities highlights the impact that a single community can have in initiating change. With $297,923 in funding from the province’s gas tax program, Orangeville and 106 other municipalities can now improve and expand their transit services to better […]
It is unfortunate to hear about another accident on Highway 10. This serves as a reminder of the urgent need to take action to improve the safety of our regional roads. Heritage Caledon Realty and Accurate (Peel) Appraisals have been advocating for many years that these types of accidents could be prevented if the Ministry […]