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A4 - The Canadian Champion, Tueaday, February 20, 2007 Bisns th itavrsng slk iknyIitedr Yo knwwa v'edig u ooyes os \Pedestrian crossovers By Melanie Hennessey CANADIAN CHAMPION STAFF Ail pedesîrian crossovers in Milton could soon he eliminaîed permanently if towni councîl approves a committee- supported motion ai its meeting later ibis monîh. The communiîy services committee endorsed a resolution lasi week that calîs for ail existing crossovers - which are sections on local husy roads where pedestrians can activate flashing lighîs when crossing the sîreet - to he removed and no further ones be installed. The motions says instead, only intersection pedesîrian signais and mid-block pedesîrian signais, which look and work like traffic signais, sbould he installed on major roadways if warrants are fulfilled. A staff report explains the munici- paliîy has receîved complaînîs from both pedestrians and motorists ahout the safeîy of the crossovers. "These calls relate to motorisîs not sîopping when the yellow lights were flashing on the pedestrian crossovers and also pedestrians not pushîng the buttons located in the middle of the road at the pedestnian refuge îslands to actîvate the lights," the report says. Staff conducîed studies ai the five crossox er locations to determine il they're warranîed, looking ai both tral- lic volume and numbher oh pedc'trians crossing the road. The results show the only spot that meets the warrant is on Ontario Street ai Ridge Drive. The cormmittee went on to support removiflg the pedestrian crossover ai that location and replacîng it with a mid-hlock pedestrian signal. Mayor Gord Krantz voîced support for removing the crossovers, noting every time traffic lias to stop it creates grîdlock and pollution. "Id suggesi somne decisions to put these in were political decisions," he said, cautionîng counicillors to be care- fui about "falling mbt that trap" again. "Several (of the crossovers) around town probably should neyer have gone in. Currently there are iwo pedestian crossovers on Ontanio Street, one on Martin Street and anoîher on Chîlds Drive. There was one on Bronme Street, hut ît was taken down to make way for a home that was moved. Staff estîmates il will cost $ 150,000 10 remrove the crossovers and instaîl the pedestrian signal. The motion will be on council's agenda this Monday If ils approved, the locations where the crossovers are heing taken down will continue to be monitored hy staff 10 see if other traffic control devîces are needed. Melanie I-etiînessey can bc reached ai iihiennlessc-v@ýirnilioýntatiadian htunîpioii.r 0M.' \Manslaughter case continues in Barrie Ant Orillia maan charged wiih manslaughîer in cotinection with the deaîh ol a Milton dentîsi wîll retirn bo court Scptemhcbr 24 i Barrie. Adami Holland. 23, appeared ai Superior C.outîr oh' jtîstice Fehruary 2 wh n iii laie sys se t b contintue the A1 Rothergien Scbool's Gooderbam Estate Campus is a warm and vibrant learning environment for students in Casa (age 3) to Grade 8. We offer a caring and stimulating Montessori program tbat caters to each cbild's sensitive leamring periods during tbe important forma- tive years. Rotberglen provides a curriculum wbich challenges each student to become an active participant in bis or ber own Iearning process. We welcome you to visit the scbool wbile classes are in session to leamn more about wbat scbool sbould be for your cbild. Rothergien Sehool -- Gooderhami- Estate Campus 929 Old Derry Road Mississauga, ON L5W lAi 905-565-8707 www.rotherglen.com pre-tial. Dr. David Dumnencu, 42, was tound lving tinconsciitus wîîh head injuries in ihe parking lot of an Orîllia-area tavern in ]une 2004. He svas iakeni io ait arcs hospital and dîed îwo days later. TAX NOTICE Ratepayers of the Town of Milton are reminded that the 1 st installment of the 2007 Interim Tax Bill s due on Wednesday, February 28, 2007. If you require information about taxes, please contact the Corporate Services, Tax Division at (905) 878-7252 ext. 2193, 8:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Tax payments must be received in the Corporate Services Office on or before the due date f0 avoid penalty. A late payment charge of 1.25% will be charged on the first day of default and on the first day of each calendar month in which the default continues. It is the responsibility of the ratepayer ta ensure that the taxes are paid by the due date, even in the event that the bill s not received as mailed. Taxes may be pald: a) By mail: Corporate Services. Tax Division, 43 Brown St., Milton On. L9T 5H2 Cheques pot-dated to the due date are accepted and encouraged. b) Telephone or Internet banking (check with your financial institution for details) c) By using the mail deposit box to the left of the glass doors at Town Hall (aIl hours) d) Between the hours cil 8:30 arn. and 4:30 p.m. at the Corporate Services (Tax Division), Town Hall, 43 Brown St., Milton. (Cheque or money order is preferred, rather than cash). Direct Debit also accepted. e) Please contact our office for details regarding the Pre-Authorized Tax Payment Program. !)0 ~ ~ 5-6 -7 7 ucl 1li e i