In March 2003 a teen was hit by a car on Athabasca Drive in Vaughan and later died of his injuries. In May 2021 two children were also hit by a car on Athabasca Drive and later succumbed to their injuries. An adult fixing their bike chain survived the terrible tragedy and was badly injured. Others have also been injured by speeding vehicles, as well as distracted and careless drivers.
We need vehicles to slow down and ask the City of Vaughan to bring back speed humps or a more updated version that promotes traffic calming. All-way stops only have a temporary effect, if any, on speeding. Larger signs indicating speed limits, children playing in the area, or seniors crossing/walking are a viable beginning. Electronic speed boards, education, and other strategies are also only part of the solution. Speed humps and similar traffic-calming measures significantly slow down vehicles and may prevent unnecessary accidents and deaths. Please support this petition to promote safe communities.
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July 6, 2021
The stories shared by neighbors reveal how deeply this stretch of road has impacted our daily lives. These personal accounts provide the necessary weight to our requests as we continue to engage city officials about lasting traffic solutions.
July 6, 2021
Reaching this current level of momentum highlights how many of us share a deep concern for the safety of our streets. It is clear that the community feels the weight of our past tragedies and expects a tangible shift in how we approach traffic. This growing consensus provides a necessary foundation for the discussions we plan to have with city officials.
Reached 100 supporters
July 6, 2021
26 Comments
My uncle was impacted and severely injured as a direct result of speeding on Athabasca Drive. Please consider adding more speed bumps. It could save another life or keep people, like my uncle, from getting injured.
We definitely need measures to address the excessive speeds that are accumulating on Kirby, Laurentian and Athabasca. A permanent solution needs to be implemented.
The speeds at which cars drive in this neighborhood are shocking, esp delivery trucks.
Not just on Athabaska. Also Kirby and Laurentian. The speeding is out of control. See “donut” skid marks on Laurentian at Kirby!
I am in favour of anything and everything to make drivers slow down on Athabasca Drive, to keep our children safe, too many lives have been lost due to reckless drivers.
These are horrific deaths and all because of privileged children with expensive luxury vehicles speeding in residential streets
This situation has become an issue in every neighborhood unfortunately. Speed limits are to high for suburban streets and are not enough to deter uncaring individuals. It's not just a want,, it's become a need and a must for all streets in suburbia
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In March 2003 a teen was hit by a car on Athabasca Drive in Vaughan and later died of his injuries. In May 2021 two children were also hit by a car on Athabasca Drive and later succumbed to their injuries. An adult fixing their bike chain survived the terrible tragedy and was badly injured. Others have also been injured by speeding vehicles, as well as distracted and careless drivers.
We need vehicles to slow down and ask the City of Vaughan to bring back speed humps or a more updated version that promotes traffic calming. All-way stops only have a temporary effect, if any, on speeding. Larger signs indicating speed limits, children playing in the area, or seniors crossing/walking are a viable beginning. Electronic speed boards, education, and other strategies are also only part of the solution. Speed humps and similar traffic-calming measures significantly slow down vehicles and may prevent unnecessary accidents and deaths. Please support this petition to promote safe communities.
Updates
July 6, 2021
The stories shared by neighbors reveal how deeply this stretch of road has impacted our daily lives. These personal accounts provide the necessary weight to our requests as we continue to engage city officials about lasting traffic solutions.
July 6, 2021
Reaching this current level of momentum highlights how many of us share a deep concern for the safety of our streets. It is clear that the community feels the weight of our past tragedies and expects a tangible shift in how we approach traffic. This growing consensus provides a necessary foundation for the discussions we plan to have with city officials.
Reached 100 supporters
July 6, 2021
26 Comments
Certainly actions speak louder than words and the actions have demonstrated that three children have lost their precious life and one adult has been seriously injured, all on Athabaskan Drive, a main artery in this residential area. Obviously, Athabaskan Road was not well designed or safe as there are currently no traffic calming measures. WAKE UP politicians!! Your time for action should’ve been years ago in 2003. Show us you can be responsible NOW!! I bet you’re grateful it wasn’t your child! We must ALL work together as a community to make these necessary SAFETY changes.
My uncle was impacted and severely injured as a direct result of speeding on Athabasca Drive. Please consider adding more speed bumps. It could save another life or keep people, like my uncle, from getting injured.
We definitely need measures to address the excessive speeds that are accumulating on Kirby, Laurentian and Athabasca. A permanent solution needs to be implemented.
The speeds at which cars drive in this neighborhood are shocking, esp delivery trucks.
Not just on Athabaska. Also Kirby and Laurentian. The speeding is out of control. See “donut” skid marks on Laurentian at Kirby!
I am in favour of anything and everything to make drivers slow down on Athabasca Drive, to keep our children safe, too many lives have been lost due to reckless drivers.
These are horrific deaths and all because of privileged children with expensive luxury vehicles speeding in residential streets
This situation has become an issue in every neighborhood unfortunately. Speed limits are to high for suburban streets and are not enough to deter uncaring individuals. It's not just a want,, it's become a need and a must for all streets in suburbia
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Certainly actions speak louder than words and the actions have demonstrated that three children have lost their precious life and one adult has been seriously injured, all on Athabaskan Drive, a main artery in this residential area. Obviously, Athabaskan Road was not well designed or safe as there are currently no traffic calming measures. WAKE UP politicians!! Your time for action should’ve been years ago in 2003. Show us you can be responsible NOW!! I bet you’re grateful it wasn’t your child! We must ALL work together as a community to make these necessary SAFETY changes.