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Street Rapid Transit Study Public Information Centre showcases rapid transit corridor opportunities
Posted on Monday, October 16, 2023 10:03 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is hosting two Public Information Centres (PICs) about the Simcoe Street Rapid Transit Study. A rapid transit service strategy will be presented, along with the Initial Business Case (IBC) that will support future funding applications. These PICs will allow the Region to gather feedback from the public on the preferred rapid transit concept plan. The same information will be presented at both events for members of the public to drop in and learn more.
Keeping teen drivers safe: National Teen Driver Safety Week
Posted on Sunday, October 15, 2023 08:30 AM
National Teen Driver Safety Week is taking place across Canada from October 15 to 21.
The Region of Durham’s collision statistics show that approximately one quarter of all fatal and injury-causing collisions involve young drivers aged 16 to 25. Inexperience and driving beyond a driver’s skill level are the primary reasons why young drivers have a higher chance of being involved in a collision. As a result, young drivers have been identified as an emphasis area for our Durham Vision Zero
Durham Region services continue during Town of Whitby labour disruption
Posted on Saturday, October 14, 2023 07:57 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham has been advised that CUPE Local 53 full-time employees at the Town of Whitby are engaged in a legal strike. The strike does not involve Durham Region or our employees.
Blue Box recycling collection continues for Town of Whitby residents:
The Region will continue normal curbside collection and processing of Blue Box materials for the Town of Whitby residents. Residents are reminded to have blue box materials only at the curb by 7 a.m. on the...
Lane restrictions on Rossland Road in Oshawa due to watermain break
Posted on Friday, October 13, 2023 11:09 PM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of lane restrictions on Rossland Road West, between Brookside Drive and Ansley Court, in the City of Oshawa due to ongoing watermain break repairs.
When: Until the repair is complete.
Where: Lane restrictions are in place on Rossland Road, between Brookside Drive and Ansley Court, in Oshawa.
Why: To safely repair the watermain break.
Note: Businesses and residents in the area may be experiencing a temporary water service...
National Teen Driver Safety Week: Keeping our teen drivers safe
Posted on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 09:54 AM
Whitby, Ontario – National Teen Driver Safety Week (NTDSW) is taking place across Canada from October 15 to 21.
This week is designed to build public awareness of teen driver safety issues and encourage communities to be a part of the solution.
The Region of Durham is working to create safer roads for all road users, which include drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists through the Durham Vision Zero Strategic Road Safety Action Plan. Durham Vision Zero has identified young driver involved collisions...
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