Thursday January 29th, 2015 – 10am
Posted Jan 29, 2015 12:32:16 PM.
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10:00 – Ontario speed limits
IN STUDIO: Michael Druker, Executive member, TriTag
That afternoon commute from work may take you a little longer – and yes – possibly because of the amount of snow we’re expected to see later today in Waterloo Region…but for another reason as well. The province is reportedly looking at a number of options to keep us all a little safer on the roads — including lowering the speed limit in cities and towns from 50 KM and hour to 40 KM an hour. Most drivers likely won’t be impressed but pedestrians and cyclists will, no doubt like what they’re hearing.
Minister of Transportation, Steven Del Duca is not doing media interviews today, according to his press secretary – but did release the following statement:
“The safety of Ontario’s roads and highways is my utmost priority, and making Ontario’s roads safer is part of my mandate as Minister. Municipalities have expressed the need to reduce their speed limits to enhance road safety for all road users, including pedestrians and cyclists. The province wants input from the public, municipalities and stakeholders on whether to consider changing the default speed limit for local roads. Any decisions made always take the safety of our roads and road users into consideration.”
10:30 – Salt
Eric Hodgins, Manager Hydrogeology and Source Water, Region of Waterloo
From speed limits to city streets and roads – to what we put ON our streets and roads – do you ever wonder how much salt we use in the winter – and how that can impact our environment? The Region of Waterloo is examining the impact of a court ruling that saw a Lambton County Farmer get $100,000 after he argued salt damaged his nearby crops. When snow melts or when it rains, the salt washes into our waterways or seeps into the ground. There is currently nothing that regulates how much salt can be used, and recently the region started employing salting methods that lower the risk of salt running off of roads and onto nearby properties. You can find more information on their website under the ‘curb the salt’ tab.
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