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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, October 5, 2012 · 10 New cycling lanes unpopular on River Oaks street By David Lea OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF Newly-added bike lanes to River Oaks Boulevard East may disappear as area residents want their on-street parking back. Oakville's Community Services Committee voted Tuesday to return the on-street parking after numerous complaints that its removal was both inconvenient and more dangerous. If approved by council Tuesday, the bike lanes and no parking anytime signs added in July will be removed on River Oaks Boulevard from Mount Drive to Sixth Line. Parking would only be prohibited during peak periods from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday. Town staff said it still gives cyclists a dedicated space to ride during no parking periods. Oakville Mayor Rob Burton said the decision is fair to residents and cyclists. The removal of the bike lanes will cost approximately $5,000. The lanes were added as part of the Town's Active Transportation Master Plan, which seeks to prevent future traffic congestion by providing the ability to use a variety of transportation to get around town. As River Oaks Boulevard East is not wide enough for bike lanes and street parking, Town staff had opted to prohibit parking along the street. Some residents who spoke Tuesday said the removal of the parking inconvenienced the entire neighbourhood for a small number of cyclists who See Going page 13 The Regional Municipality of Halton Access Halton at: www.halton.ca Dial 311 Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings. Blue & Green During Thanksgiving More Oakville Thanksgiving Household Waste Collection Notice Please Note Collection Day Changes OCTOBER MONDAY 8 Thanksgiving 9 TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 10 THURSDAY 11 12 FRIDAY SATURDAY 13 Areas 1, 2, 3, 4 Collection moves Areas 5, 6, 7, 8 Collection moves Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, household waste collection services the week of October 8 will take place the day after your regular collection day. Please place your waste at the curb by 7 a.m. on your scheduled holiday collection day. Please check your 2012 Waste Management Guide and Collection Calendar for your collection area details, or visit www.halton.ca/waste to use our "Search by Address" tool. Halton Waste Management Site will be closed Monday, October 8, 2012 Regular Operating Hours Open Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton For a full list of HWMS fees, visit www.halton.ca/waste or contact Halton Region. Blue Box Aluminum foil & trays Aluminum food & pop cans Boxed beverage containers Plastic bottles Plastic tubs & lids Items for GreenCart Turkey, including bones (wrap tightly in newspaper) Vegetables Cranberries Paper plates & cups Items for Garbage Black/clear plastic take-out containers Plastic cups, plates & cutlery Styrofoam Plastic wrap Items for Stay ConneCtted! @HaltonRecycles HaltonRecycles HaltonRecycles.ca HaltonRecycles This Thanksgiving, discover Halton! Thanksgiving is all about spending time with family and friends, enjoying a meal together, pausing to give thanks and catch up on the latest news. It's also a wonderful time to enjoy the outdoors. Take in the spectacular fall colours at Conservation Halton's "Fall into Nature" event. Visit the Iroquoian Village to Lake in Milton. Enjoy a hike at Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington. And there's still time to visit the Oakville Place Farmers' Market or pick up some fresh fruit and cider at Andrews' Scenic Acres in Halton Hills. Discover all that Halton has to offer. Find out more at www.halton.ca/tourism. Halton Regional Meeting Schedule Oct. 8 Oct. 16 Oct. 17 Oct. 17 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Offices closed for Thanksgiving Health & Social Services Ctte Planning & Public Works Ctte Administration & Finance Ctte Gary Carr Regional Chair LCBO Bag It Back: Return items to The Beer Store for a refund of your deposit. Meetings can be viewed at www.halton.ca 051012