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Roundabouts are maximizing safety in Durham
Posted on Friday, March 08, 2024 09:12 AM
Across Durham Region, roundabouts have been installed at various locations in place of traffic control signals as part of the Durham Vision Zero Strategic Road Safety Action Plan. Locations are selected based on a thorough assessment that ensures a roundabout is the ideal solution and is feasible from a design perspective.
Roundabouts are generally considered to be a safer option, since they reduce the number of conflict points and eliminate the most severe crashes by lowering traffic speed and...
Durham Region celebrates International Women’s Day
Posted on Friday, March 08, 2024 08:04 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The following statement is being issued on behalf of John Henry, Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for The Regional Municipality of Durham:
“Today (March 8), is International Women’s Day in Durham Region and around the world. This global movement celebrates the outstanding contributions and achievements of all women. It recognizes the progress we have made in advancing gender equality, while acknowledging that there is still work to be done.
This year’s theme is Inspire...
Upcoming lane restrictions on Reach Street and Sandford Road in Scugog and Uxbridge
Posted on Thursday, March 07, 2024 11:44 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of upcoming lane restrictions on Reach Street and Sandford Road in the townships of Scugog and Uxbridge.
When: March 11 until mid-May. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.
Where: Reach Street, between Highway 12/7 and Marsh Hill Road, in the Township of Scugog; and on Sandford Road, between Concession Road 2 and Concession Road 3, in the Township of Uxbridge.
Why: To safely replace the bridges over...
2024 Regional Business Plans and Budget
Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2024 04:52 PM
Durham Regional Council and the Finance and Administration Committee intend to consider the 2024 Property Tax Supported Business Plans and Budget for Regional operations, the Police Services Board, outside agencies, Durham Region Transit, solid waste management and related fees and charges, including the 2024 Regional property tax rates:
Finance and Administration Committee meeting:
Tuesday, March 19 at 9:30 a.m.
Durham Regional Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario.
Regional...
Area specific development charges for water supply and sanitary sewerage services in Seaton
Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2024 04:49 PM
On March 27, Durham Regional Council will hold a public meeting, pursuant to Section 12 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, to present the proposed Area Specific Development Charges By-law, as well as the related underlying background study. It is also an opportunity for the public to provide input on the proposed by-law and study regarding water supply and sanitary sewerage services in the Seaton Community in the City of Pickering.
The public meeting is to be held:
Wednesday, March 27, 2024Contact Us