Synchronization of Traffic Signals and Streets By-law Update Public Open Houses

Dear Friends and Residents,

I believe one of City Hall's priorities should be taking prudent measures to tackle gridlock.  Therefore, along with my motion to increase fines and enforcement during rush hour, I have written to the City's Public Works and Infrastructure Committee requesting them to instruct Transportation Services to report back on the possible implementation of Synchronized Traffic Signals in the City of Toronto.  You can see the full letter here.

Also, I want to let you know that the City's Transportation Services Division is proposing amendments to Chapter 743 ("Streets and Sidewalks, Use of") of the City of Toronto's Municipal Code that will consolidate about 30 different sets of existing legislation regulating the use of our City's streets into one comprehensive City-wide by-law.  You are invited to attend any of the following open houses from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

Thursday, September 8, 2011
Etobicoke Civic Centre
399 The West Mall
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Metro Hall - Room 310
55 John St
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
North York Civic Centre
Committee Room 3
5100 Yonge St
Monday, September 19, 2011
Scarborough Civic Centre
Rooms 1 & 2
150 Borough Dr

For more information please see www.toronto.ca/involved/projects/streetsbylaw/index.htm.

Best regards,

Josh
City Councillor
Ward 22 – St. Paul's
www.joshmatlow.ca

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