Help make Burnhamthorpe Road safer for the Bridlepath/Sawmill Neighbourhood
Most, if not all of us in the Bridlepath and Sawmill Valley neighbourhoods have been concerned for some time about the ever increasing level of speeding and racing of cars and motorcycles between Sawmill Valley Drive and The Credit Woodlands. The tragic accident that took two lives this past weekend (May 8th) on Burnhamthorpe Road at the west end of the Credit River bridge beyond emphasizes that actions need to be taken immediately to reduce the speed of vehicles and make the area safer. This car in the accident could have easily taken out pedestrians on the sidewalk, or, if not for the concrete light pole the car hit, could have ended up in the playground at Richard FC Mortenson Park.
Dubbed by many as the "Burnhamthorpe Speedway", the noise of the racing cars and motorcycles along Burnhamthorpe Rd can be heard in our homes even through closed windows. This is frustrating enough but now walking or biking along the Burnhamthorpe path is no longer a enjoyable exercise but more one of discomfort and fear with the frequency of speeding vehicles. Also, the number of vehicles that speed up to try and beat the red lights at Promontory, Mississauga, and Sawmill Valley intersections make crossing Burnhamthorpe often feel like a life or death decision. This seems to happen throughout the day and night now putting pedestrians more at risk including kids that have no choice but to walk or bike along Burnhamthorpe to get to school. There are always kids playing in the several cul-de-sacs that are adjacent to Burnhamthorpe that are at risk as well as there is very little barrier-wise to protect them if a speeding vehicle leaves Burnhamthorpe Rd unexpectedly.
It is only a matter of time before something even more tragic happens along that stretch, something that could involve our families - our children. As a community we need to insist the following be done to help prevent another tragic accident along this stretch.
1) Make this stretch a designated COMMUNITY SAFETY ZONE with a REDUCED SPEED LIMIT given A) the sheer amount of pedestrian traffic; B) the pedestrian pathway encouraging more pedestrian use; and C) the schools and parks that Burnhamthorpe serves as a primary pedestrian commuting path.
2) Install smart illuminated SPEED WARNING SIGNS indicating when vehicles approach and exceed the posted speed limit.
3) Install SPEED RADAR CAMERAS along this stretch in both directions. This will ticket and discourage reckless drivers and hopefully reduce the speeding that happens. It is impossible for police to constantly patrol that stretch as the speeding happens 24 hours a day.
4) Install GUARDRAILS on the north side of Burnhamthorpe extending from the bridge as well as along the bends of Burnhamthorpe in this stretch adjacent to cul-de-sacs and yards. Currently all other sides of the bridge have guardrails extending from the bridge and some bends in Burnhamthorpe have some guardrail protection - albeit limited. Ironically, the accident that occurred over the past weekend may not have ended up on the sidewalk if there had been a guardrail in place there. There is a bend in the road (where the accident occurred).
5) Insert GROOVES in the ASPHALT road before going across the bridge on sides (East/West) to encourage drivers to slowdown.
The more voices of our community behind this, the better chance we have of the city listening and finally taking action. Please have your voice be one of them.
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
July 25, 2021
30 Comments
Guardrails are needed to protect pedestrians, pets and cyclists on westbound Burnhamthorpe (northside) after the credit river bridge. This is way overdue.
For many years cars speed along Burnhamthorpe Road. I walk daily along Burnhamthorpe Rd. Where the accident occurred. On numerous occasions I have seen cars speed along that stretch and have feared one could leave the road and hit me. A barrier needs to be installed where the road curves and speed monitoring needs to be implemented. I hope the city and police can help make that happen!
My backyard pool backs onto Burnhamthorpe Rd. My fear has always been flying car parts ending up in my pool awhile we're in it. I fully concur with this petition as stated. Looking forward to a joint session with the city to review this matter.
We as a community have been very concerned about the speeding and wreckless driving along this stretch of Burnamthorpe between Credit Woodlands and Promontory Rd/Crescent. I have personally called the police on numerous occasions as I witnessed high speed racing on that strip. This was was during times that many pedestrians , including me and my family, were out for a walk in what is supposed to be a safe , natural environment that Mississauga takes pride in. These inconsiderate, careless drivers need to be stopped and true evidence was witnessed with the recent tragic accident this past weekend. Something needs to be done and can be done.
People speed across the bridge & don’t realize there’s a curve until it’s too late. That accident occurred at an hour when cyclists & pedestrians could have been on the road & pathway. Luckily no child was at the nearby playground. Living on Promontory Crescent on the ravine we hear speeders at all hours! Enough!!!
3 & 4 are great ideas
Need speed & surveillance cameras at our traffic lights to catch speeders & car/bike thieves!
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Help make Burnhamthorpe Road safer for the Bridlepath/Sawmill Neighbourhood
Most, if not all of us in the Bridlepath and Sawmill Valley neighbourhoods have been concerned for some time about the ever increasing level of speeding and racing of cars and motorcycles between Sawmill Valley Drive and The Credit Woodlands. The tragic accident that took two lives this past weekend (May 8th) on Burnhamthorpe Road at the west end of the Credit River bridge beyond emphasizes that actions need to be taken immediately to reduce the speed of vehicles and make the area safer. This car in the accident could have easily taken out pedestrians on the sidewalk, or, if not for the concrete light pole the car hit, could have ended up in the playground at Richard FC Mortenson Park.
Dubbed by many as the "Burnhamthorpe Speedway", the noise of the racing cars and motorcycles along Burnhamthorpe Rd can be heard in our homes even through closed windows. This is frustrating enough but now walking or biking along the Burnhamthorpe path is no longer a enjoyable exercise but more one of discomfort and fear with the frequency of speeding vehicles. Also, the number of vehicles that speed up to try and beat the red lights at Promontory, Mississauga, and Sawmill Valley intersections make crossing Burnhamthorpe often feel like a life or death decision. This seems to happen throughout the day and night now putting pedestrians more at risk including kids that have no choice but to walk or bike along Burnhamthorpe to get to school. There are always kids playing in the several cul-de-sacs that are adjacent to Burnhamthorpe that are at risk as well as there is very little barrier-wise to protect them if a speeding vehicle leaves Burnhamthorpe Rd unexpectedly.
It is only a matter of time before something even more tragic happens along that stretch, something that could involve our families - our children. As a community we need to insist the following be done to help prevent another tragic accident along this stretch.
1) Make this stretch a designated COMMUNITY SAFETY ZONE with a REDUCED SPEED LIMIT given A) the sheer amount of pedestrian traffic; B) the pedestrian pathway encouraging more pedestrian use; and C) the schools and parks that Burnhamthorpe serves as a primary pedestrian commuting path.
2) Install smart illuminated SPEED WARNING SIGNS indicating when vehicles approach and exceed the posted speed limit.
3) Install SPEED RADAR CAMERAS along this stretch in both directions. This will ticket and discourage reckless drivers and hopefully reduce the speeding that happens. It is impossible for police to constantly patrol that stretch as the speeding happens 24 hours a day.
4) Install GUARDRAILS on the north side of Burnhamthorpe extending from the bridge as well as along the bends of Burnhamthorpe in this stretch adjacent to cul-de-sacs and yards. Currently all other sides of the bridge have guardrails extending from the bridge and some bends in Burnhamthorpe have some guardrail protection - albeit limited. Ironically, the accident that occurred over the past weekend may not have ended up on the sidewalk if there had been a guardrail in place there. There is a bend in the road (where the accident occurred).
5) Insert GROOVES in the ASPHALT road before going across the bridge on sides (East/West) to encourage drivers to slowdown.
The more voices of our community behind this, the better chance we have of the city listening and finally taking action. Please have your voice be one of them.
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
July 25, 2021
30 Comments
We have lived in this community for 20 years and have endured the racing and people running the light at Burhamthorpe and Promontory (including Mississauga Transit and School Buses!). We need action to slow the speed of traffic. Let's not wait until more people are hurt or killed.
Guardrails are needed to protect pedestrians, pets and cyclists on westbound Burnhamthorpe (northside) after the credit river bridge. This is way overdue.
For many years cars speed along Burnhamthorpe Road. I walk daily along Burnhamthorpe Rd. Where the accident occurred. On numerous occasions I have seen cars speed along that stretch and have feared one could leave the road and hit me. A barrier needs to be installed where the road curves and speed monitoring needs to be implemented. I hope the city and police can help make that happen!
My backyard pool backs onto Burnhamthorpe Rd. My fear has always been flying car parts ending up in my pool awhile we're in it. I fully concur with this petition as stated. Looking forward to a joint session with the city to review this matter.
We as a community have been very concerned about the speeding and wreckless driving along this stretch of Burnamthorpe between Credit Woodlands and Promontory Rd/Crescent. I have personally called the police on numerous occasions as I witnessed high speed racing on that strip. This was was during times that many pedestrians , including me and my family, were out for a walk in what is supposed to be a safe , natural environment that Mississauga takes pride in. These inconsiderate, careless drivers need to be stopped and true evidence was witnessed with the recent tragic accident this past weekend. Something needs to be done and can be done.
People speed across the bridge & don’t realize there’s a curve until it’s too late. That accident occurred at an hour when cyclists & pedestrians could have been on the road & pathway. Luckily no child was at the nearby playground. Living on Promontory Crescent on the ravine we hear speeders at all hours! Enough!!!
3 & 4 are great ideas
Need speed & surveillance cameras at our traffic lights to catch speeders & car/bike thieves!
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We have lived in this community for 20 years and have endured the racing and people running the light at Burhamthorpe and Promontory (including Mississauga Transit and School Buses!). We need action to slow the speed of traffic. Let's not wait until more people are hurt or killed.