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THE NEW TANNER2THURSDAY, JULY 8, 2010 Politicians and staff walk the walk to improve safetyA walking/rolling tour the tour. I know that it little things that we take of Actons Mill Street will take time and money for granted, like the angle highlighted a number to fix the problems, but of the curb cuts. At one of safety and accessibil-I think now that theyve point Lorna (Brooks) had ity issues that people in seen the issues uneven to go out onto the road be-wheelchairs, or those that pavement, unsafe curb cause of the condition of use mobility devices or cuts and problems with the sidewalk, Bonnette push strollers, face as they the road from my point said.try to get around town.of view, that they will be Dick Spear, the Public Invited on the tour by dealt with.Works Superintendent, Actons Lorna Brooks, Brooks said one of said the repairs and who is wheelchair bound, the biggest issues is the improvements would be Mayor Rick Bonnette, Ac-unsafe conditions at made as soon as possible ton Councillors Jon Hurst the railway crossings in a phased approach, as and Clark Somerville and in Acton. She said the money becomes avail-the Towns Superintend-unevenness makes it dif-able.ent of Public Works, Dick ficult to get across for It would take a lot of Spear, braved the swel-people in wheelchairs, money to do it all at once, tering heat on Monday to those that use walkers or but we can make some of walk the length of Mill moms pushing strollers.the improvements now. Street to see what issues The tracks are deplor-We will continue to re-ACCESSIBILITY TOUR: Town politicians and staff joined wheelchair-bound there are from an access-able and I try to avoid place the uneven bricks Acton resident Lorna Brooks on a tour of the downtown on Monday, noting ibility point of view.them whenever I can, but with concrete this summer uneven pavement, sharp drops at curbs cuts and other issues that could cause Following a walkabil-if I want to go to the east and work on the slopes at safety and mobility problems for people in wheelchairs, or those who use a ity workshop last month end of town, theres no the curb cuts, Spear said, walker or push a stroller. Councillors Clark Somerville (left) and Jon Hurst Brooks wanted local pol-way to avoid them, she adding the sidewalk will joined Mayor Rick Bonnette and Dick Spear, Superintendent of Public Works iticians and staff to see said, adding the Mayor be replaced on the north on the tour. Frances Niblock photofirst hand what she and promised he would raise side of Mill Street, be-after the tour, adding they Spear said they have tinue to work on issues others face as they try to the issue with Goderich tween Willow and Main already made some as the money becomes navigate the downtown. Exeter Railway offi cials.Street, will install blind lines before then end of She was impressed that The tour pointed out a August.approaching the main improvements in the available.intersections lines in downtown core re-Spear said there is no the politicians and staff lot of defi ciencies and not We werent fully were willing the concrete that will alert placing some of the money currently in the to walk the just for people in wheel-aware of the difficulty wpeople with diminished uneven sidewalks and budget to do additional alk and not just talk chairs, Mayor Bonnette some people have get-eyesight who use a cane grinding down high spots work, but they will try the talk.said on Monday.ting around in Acton, but that they are approaching that could cause a fall, to accommodate the jobs It was very productive, It was very education-now we know what needs ersection.and the Town will con-within existing budgets.I think, Brooks said after al. There were a lot of to be done, San intpear said Halton police focus on road safetySo far in 2010, there have been six fatal motor vehicle al Police Service. In an effort to educate and create ing - alcohol or drugs, speed, inexperienced drivers, and collisions in Halton where the victim was under 25 awareness among young and inexperienced drivers, distracted driving.years old, with two being high school students.the Halton Regional Police Service partnered with the Numbered Drive to Arrive Alive postcards with key Road safety is a primary focus of the Halton Region-Halton District School Board, Halton Catholic School safety messages were distributed. At the conclusion of Board, North Halton Injury Prevention Committee and the campaign a draw was held where the winning school Smart Risk in an initiative to address student awareness received $500 to support a school initiative. The $500 Queen of Creditof impaired driving and road safety. This initiative was was generously donated by the North Halton Injury timed to coincide with the end of the school year and Prevention Committee. This process encouraged stu-I WILL FINANCE YOU!prom season.dents to hold onto the cards and refl ect on the important Anyone, Anytime, AnywhereIn May, Halton Police offi cers conducted awareness messages being presented.ILL MAKE YOUR FIRST 3 PAYMENTSSpot Checks at high schools across the region to dis-Last Tuesday, a cheque for $500 was presented to Vehicles from $5000-$25000tribute educational materials to students and parents. the winner of the draw - Acton High School (Student 100%The initiative focused on four key areas: impaired driv-Council) by Deputy Chief Bob Percy who stated, We whatever you need!APPROVALRATING!can never underestimate the power of education and IF YOU HAVE AN INCOMEawareness to keep this issue alive which is ultimately YOUR JOB IS YOUR CREDIT...YOURE APPROVED!Actons Chip Truck OPENour goal to help to encourage everyone to Drive to Arrive Alive.PROBLEMS = SOLUTIONSfrom 11:30am - 7:30pm on Friday, Saturday and SundayIn conjunction with the postcard spot check program, On Disability Divorcedit was recognized that students have a voice and know Ask for Late Payments 0 DownCaseytheir audience best. 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