[getsmart-l] Roads "Improvements" York Region Community meetings: June 3&5

[Gloria Boxen]

http://transitsupportiveroads.cenet.ca/
http://transitsupportiveroads.cenet.ca/?section=17&subsection=145&PHPSESSID=3a6097d6ab43f34f6bef9c2709691dab

The Regional Municipality of York has initiated a number of Environmental Assessments for improvements to certain roads in the Town of Markham as part of a larger transportation strategy to increase transit use, manage travel demand and promote alternative modes of travel.

Residents and Markham Council have questioned the need for these projects and how they fit into the overall sustainable transportation strategy for the area. Others have expressed concern about potential adverse impacts on their neighborhoods. Public Information Forums about transportation in Markham will be held to discuss these questions, present improvement options for transportation corridors, explain recent enhancements to the transportation network and provide an overview of the Region's vision for coordinated and integrated transportation improvements. 

The first of three Public Information Forums was held on March 19th at Brother Andre Catholic High School. A commitment was made by the Region to host similar meetings in the communities of Milliken, Thornhill and Unionville. The Milliken and Thornhill meetings will be scheduled and advertised shortly. The other meeting has been scheduled as follows:

Unionville Public Information Forums

   Tuesday June 3rd
   Markham Civic Centre
   101 Town Centre Boulevard, Markham
   Open House: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
   Presentations: 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
   Questions and Answers: 7:45 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The materials to be presented will be similar to those at the March 19th meeting.


   Thursday June 5th
   Fellowship Baptist Church
   7478 Kennedy Road, Markham
   Open House: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
   Presentations: 7 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
   Questions and Answers: 7:45 p.m. to 9 p.m.



CURRENT STATUS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS:
York Region is undertaking Environmental Assessments for improvements on the following roads:

   16th Avenue - from Yonge Street to York-Durham Line
   Kennedy Road - from Steeles Avenue to 16th Avenue
   McCowan Road - from Steeles Avenue to 16th Avenue
   Bayview Avenue - from John Street to Major Mackenzie Drive
   Leslie Street - from Steeles Avenue to Major Mackenzie Drive

In response to public input and requests from Markham Council, the Region is evaluating alternative solutions in a broader context for managing traffic congestion, accommodating planned growth in travel demand and allowing for additional consultation with residents and stakeholders.


WHO IS INVITED?
All residents and businesses in Markham who have ideas, suggestions or advice on sustainable transportation for York Region and the Town of Markham are invited to attend.



Copies of the presentation materials and summaries of the discussions are available:

   Online at http://transitsupportiveroads.cenet.ca
    By phone (for a printed copy) at 1 866 386-6225
   For pick-up at the York Region Administrative Centre or Town of Markham offices
   By e-mail (requesting a copy) at mobal at ils.net


CONTACT
Stephen Collins, P. Eng., PMP
Manager, Engineering - Roads
Transportation Services
The Regional Municipality of York
Tel: 1 877 464-9675 extension 5949
Fax: 905 836-4590
Email: stephen.collins at york.ca

  
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