•The IFP• H alton H ills, Thursd ay, A p ril 10, 2014 17 10 04 14 Study Halton Region is initiating a Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) study to consider a wide range of options for transportation corridor improvements to satisfy future travel demands to 2031 on Trafalgar Road from Steeles Avenue to Highway 7, in the Town of Halton Hills. The Class EA Study will consider a wide range of road improvement alternatives as well as intersection improvements, active transportation and over-all traffic operations. The impact of alternatives on social, cultural, economic and natural environments will also be evaluated and assessed during the study. The Process This notice signals the commencement of the Class EA, a study which will define the problem, identify and evaluate alternative solutions, and determine a preferred solution in consultation with the Town of Halton Hills, regulatory agencies and the public. The study is being conducted in compliance with Schedule C of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (October 2000, amended 2007 and 2011), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. Public and review agency consultation is a key element of the Class EA process and input will be sought throughout this study. Details regarding the upcoming Public Information Centres (PICs) will be advertised as the study progresses. Upon completion of the study, a comprehensive Environmental Study Report will be prepared and placed on the public record for a minimum 30-day review period. The document will detail the planning process and the preferred alternative including how the public and agency input was received. Comments Please contact either of the following project teammembers if you wish to be added to the project mailing list or if you have any questions, comments, or wish to obtain more information about the project. NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT STUDY Trafalgar Road (Regional Road 3) Transportation Corridor Improvements Steeles Avenue (Regional Road 8) to Highway 7, Town of Halton Hills PR-2960A/PR-2961A Mr. Jeffrey Reid, C.E.T. Senior Transportation Planner Halton Region 1151 Bronte Road Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 Tel: 905-825-6000 ext. 7920 Fax: 905-847-2192 Email: jeffrey.reid@halton.ca The map shows the approximate limits of the study area. Mr. Neil Ahmed, P. Eng. Project Manager MMM Group Limited 2655 North SheridanWay Mississauga, Ontario L5K 2P8 Tel: 905-823-8500 Fax: 905-823-8503 Email: ahmedn@mmm.ca This Notice first issued on April 3, 2014 www.halton.ca/EAprojects 311Halton.ca Please contact us as soon as possible if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. Gary Carr Regional Chair April 16 9:30 a.m. Regional Council April 29 9:30 a.m. Health & Social Services Cmte. April 30 9:30 a.m. Planning & PublicWorks Cmte. April 30 1:30 p.m. Admin & Finance Cmte. Meetings at Halton Region Meetings can be viewed at Halton.ca/meetings 1151 Bronte Rd., Oakville L6M 3L1 Halton Region releases third annual Citizens' Report Halton Region's 2013 Citizens' Report highlights accomplishments related to key actions and initiatives in the Citizens'Priorities Action Plan. According to our most recent survey, Halton residents rate the overall quality of life in Halton very high at 99% and 97% of Halton residents are satisfied with the job the Region is doing. Review the report and learn more about our progress and priorities atwww.halton.ca/actionplan.