the region just confirmed they are scrapping the light installation at mount albert and centre. i am so glad we dont have to worry about that hill in the winter anymore and i really appreciate everyone who backed me on this.
October 30, 2017
Final supporters
Traffic lights have been approved by York Region for installation at Mount Albert Road and Centre Street. Many residents are concerned for safety due to winter conditions on the eastbound hill.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
August 12, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
July 11, 2017
153 Comments
I have been living here 4 years and have yet to see an accident at this intersection. In the winter, with traffic lights, this intersection will be a nightmare. It will cause more traffic on King St which is completely unnecessary.
Definately not a good idea to put a light on the top of a hill !! As a resident that lived on that hill, I watched many cars sliding down the hill backwards in the winter just due to traction and having to slow down. Never mind having to stop completely !!
Reconfiguring the intersection would be a better option. A roundabout & no heavy vehicle traffic would make this a safer more environmentally viable option. Stopping & starting has a larger environmental impact due to emissions.
We live right across the cemetery and a light would make the noise really bad from all the trucks gearing up and down - not to mention their inability to make it up both hills, on Centre and on MA road in winter.
Huge concern in the winter with plow trucks and tractor trailers. The hill is so icy that I avoid it in the winter if need be. Just imagine stopping up hill and a huge truck in front of you. Could start slidding and bam you have an accident. Not a great idea.
Have lived here fro more then a decade and never seen an accident here. We moved here to get away from city stuff like traffic lights, so NO NO NO NO NO do not mess up our village for no good reason
As a person who lives really close to the intersection, I can attest that it will be a disaster!! There is nothing wrong with visibility at the intersection if the cars don't speed. I wonder if the consultant drives, and if he/she even came out in person to look at the intersection. Enforcing the speed limit and possibly installing speed bumps on Mount Albert Road would be the best solution. Every winter morning, I watch cars taking on our hill. Making them to stop half-way up would be twice as dangerous!! I don't want them sliding back into the sidewalk or into my driveway!! Also, one child quickly crossing Centre street (with the crossing guard!!) makes at least 3-4 cars usually waiting. So, imagine what a traffic light will do! The trigger-signal won't help! It'll create real traffic jams in our small town for no reason!! With increased traffic due to new subdivisions, it would be even worse... It's unbelievable how blind is our faith in the word "consultant". It's like some stamp of the highest authority that makes it very convenient to hide behind. I've worked with many. Not everything they say should be taken for gospel. I've seen my share of wrong reports, but really fancy-looking ones at that! Interesting how democracy doesn't work for us... There's been only 1 accident over almost 15 years that I lived in town. Why making it worse? Is it someone's "quick win" item before the elections? Well, you won't have my vote, that's for sure!! Please rethink!!
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the region just confirmed they are scrapping the light installation at mount albert and centre. i am so glad we dont have to worry about that hill in the winter anymore and i really appreciate everyone who backed me on this.
October 30, 2017
Final supporters
Traffic lights have been approved by York Region for installation at Mount Albert Road and Centre Street. Many residents are concerned for safety due to winter conditions on the eastbound hill.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
August 12, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
July 11, 2017
153 Comments
Have lived here 20+ years and not aware of any accidents that would warrant this. If it goes through guaranteed it will cause a few especially in the winter. Better enforcement of the speed limit and banning transport trucks going through town past a public school makes more sense in my opinion.
I have been living here 4 years and have yet to see an accident at this intersection. In the winter, with traffic lights, this intersection will be a nightmare. It will cause more traffic on King St which is completely unnecessary.
Definately not a good idea to put a light on the top of a hill !! As a resident that lived on that hill, I watched many cars sliding down the hill backwards in the winter just due to traction and having to slow down. Never mind having to stop completely !!
Reconfiguring the intersection would be a better option. A roundabout & no heavy vehicle traffic would make this a safer more environmentally viable option. Stopping & starting has a larger environmental impact due to emissions.
We live right across the cemetery and a light would make the noise really bad from all the trucks gearing up and down - not to mention their inability to make it up both hills, on Centre and on MA road in winter.
Huge concern in the winter with plow trucks and tractor trailers. The hill is so icy that I avoid it in the winter if need be. Just imagine stopping up hill and a huge truck in front of you. Could start slidding and bam you have an accident. Not a great idea.
Have lived here fro more then a decade and never seen an accident here. We moved here to get away from city stuff like traffic lights, so NO NO NO NO NO do not mess up our village for no good reason
As a person who lives really close to the intersection, I can attest that it will be a disaster!! There is nothing wrong with visibility at the intersection if the cars don't speed. I wonder if the consultant drives, and if he/she even came out in person to look at the intersection. Enforcing the speed limit and possibly installing speed bumps on Mount Albert Road would be the best solution. Every winter morning, I watch cars taking on our hill. Making them to stop half-way up would be twice as dangerous!! I don't want them sliding back into the sidewalk or into my driveway!! Also, one child quickly crossing Centre street (with the crossing guard!!) makes at least 3-4 cars usually waiting. So, imagine what a traffic light will do! The trigger-signal won't help! It'll create real traffic jams in our small town for no reason!! With increased traffic due to new subdivisions, it would be even worse... It's unbelievable how blind is our faith in the word "consultant". It's like some stamp of the highest authority that makes it very convenient to hide behind. I've worked with many. Not everything they say should be taken for gospel. I've seen my share of wrong reports, but really fancy-looking ones at that! Interesting how democracy doesn't work for us... There's been only 1 accident over almost 15 years that I lived in town. Why making it worse? Is it someone's "quick win" item before the elections? Well, you won't have my vote, that's for sure!! Please rethink!!
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Have lived here 20+ years and not aware of any accidents that would warrant this. If it goes through guaranteed it will cause a few especially in the winter. Better enforcement of the speed limit and banning transport trucks going through town past a public school makes more sense in my opinion.