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New E-scooter by-law prioritizes efficient transportation and safety
Posted on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 03:47 PM
Whitby, Ontario – On April 27, Durham Regional Council approved the new Electric Kick Scooter By-law that supports the use of e-scooters on Regional roads.
On January 1, 2020, the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) implemented a new five-year pilot program to permit Electric Kick Scooters (e-scooters) on Ontario’s roads.
Through the pilot, MTO has given municipalities the ability to permit the use of...
Celebrating inclusivity in our communities
Posted on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 02:02 PM
Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is once again celebrating its accessibility achievements via the 2022-2025 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan—a document designed to highlight the achievements of past accessibility plans and reports, while outlining efforts that will continue into 2025.
The elimination of accessibility barriers across Regional operations relate to attitudes, technology, policies, and procedures; as well as those involving physical accessibility to buildings, services and transportation....
New pedestrian safety improvement at Brock Street and Toronto Street in Uxbridge
Posted on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 10:00 AM
Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero, a strategic road safety action plan, the Region of Durham will be implementing leading pedestrian intervals for the existing traffic lights at the intersection of Brock Street and Toronto Street (Highway 47) in the Township of Uxbridge.
When: April 29. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: The intersection of Brock Street and Toronto Street in Uxbridge.
Why: The leading pedestrian intervals will improve pedestrian...
Envision Durham: staff recommendations on Alternative Land Need Scenarios now available
Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 11:36 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham has released staff recommendations on Alternative Land Need Scenarios intended to inform decisions on how housing, population and employment growth can be accommodated across the Region.
The alternative land need scenarios are a component of the Land Needs Assessment (LNA). The LNA is the first part of Durham Region’s Growth Management Study (GMS) under Envision Durham, which is the Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Regional Official Plan. The preparation...
Durham Region installs equipment on roads for Annual Count Program
Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 09:48 AM
Whitby, Ontario – As part of the Region of Durham’s Annual Count Program, contractors will be installing hoses on Regional roads and multi-use paths to count vehicular and cyclist volumes and speeds. The data collected from the hoses will inform the Region’s long-term planning initiatives.
When: Hoses and traffic recording equipment will be installed throughout the Region from April to October.
Where: Hoses will be installed on roads and multi-use paths across Regional roads.
Why: The data is necessary...
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