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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, June 15, 2012 · 10 The Regional Municipality of Halton Access Halton at: www.halton.ca Dial 311 NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE #1 Halton Active Transportation Master Plan PR-2875A Study The Regional Municipality of Halton is initiating an Active Transportation Master Plan to the year 2031 to develop the required strategy, infrastructure, initiatives and programs to promote non-motorized travel throughout the Region, as recommended in the Region's Transportation Master Plan (2031) ­ The Road to Change. The Region's objective is to create an Active Transportation Master Plan that is safe, affordable and sustainable. Active Transportation is any form of human-powered transportation, which includes walking, cycling, roller-blading and movements with mobility devices. An Active Transportation network includes sidewalks, multi-use paths, crosswalks, on-road and off-road cycling facilities, as well as recreational trails. Process This notice signals the commencement of the Active Transportation Master Plan ­ a study optimum active transportation system to the year 2031. A key outcome of the study will be a list of active transportation projects that the Region can incorporate in its 20-year Roads Capital Program. The study is being conducted in compliance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (October 2000, amended 2007 and 2011), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. eric riehl / oakville beaver / @halton_photog investigating: A Halton Regional Police officer at White Oaks Secondary School on Montclair Drive yesterday where two students were injured when a fight broke out among students. Heavy emergency response Continued from page 1 Public Information Centre Locations Public and review agency consultation is a key element of this process and input will be sought throughout this study. It is anticipated that two (2) rounds of Public Information are outlined below: Municipality Date Town of Wednesday, Milton June 13, 2012 Time Drop-in: 4:00 p.m. ­ 8:00 p.m. Location Milton Mall 55 Ontario Street South Milton, ON L9T 2M3 (In front of Alia/Tanjay) Mapleview Mall 900 Maple Avenue Burlington, ON L7S 2J8 (Upper level by Geox) Oakville Place 240 Leighland Avenue Oakville, ON L6H 3H6 (Main level by Shoppers Drug Mart) Georgetown Market Place 280 Guelph Street Georgetown, ON L7G 4B1 City of Burlington Saturday, June 16, 2012 Drop-in: 9:30 a.m. ­ 1:30 p.m. Town of Oakville Saturday, June 16, 2012 Drop-in: 1:00 p.m. ­ 5:00 p.m. Town of Halton Hills Thursday, June 21, 2012 Drop-in: 4:00 p.m. ­ 8:00 p.m. Comments If you have any questions related to the study or wish to be added to the study mailing list, please contact: Mr. Jeffrey Reid, C.E.T. Senior Transportation Planner Halton Region 1151 Bronte Road Oakville, ON L6M 3L1 Phone: 905-825-6000 ext. 7920 Fax: 905-847-2192 Email: jeffrey.reid@halton.ca Ms. Norma Moores, P.Eng. Project Manager IBI Group 200 East Wing, 360 James Street North Hamilton, ON L8L 1H5 Phone: 905-546-1010 ext. 2106 Fax: 905-546-1011 Email: Norma.Moores@ibigroup.com crowd of students who were outside on their lunch break. "When I came outside of my classroom there was a good 100 people outside at the front with police cruisers, fire, ambulance. It was a big deal," said student Chantz O'Donnell, who said he is acquainted with both youths involved. He said the two of them were good friends. Chantz's brother, Mack O'Donnell, who says he, too, is friends with both the students involved, was on his way to the high school's office to pick up something when he spotted a youth running into the office. "There was blood all over his hand, he was bleeding," Mack said. Halton Regional Police Service say the victim was slashed on his side and needed stitches. The altercation allegedly started during the lunch period. The youth who was injured in the altercation, students say, came up to the other who was speaking on his cell phone. The youth appeared upset that the other was apparently bad-mouthing him, the students say. When the cellphone was taken and thrown, one youth spit at the other. Punches were then thrown and a knife was allegedly pulled. A group of students at the scene shortly afterward alleged that while the youths were being broken apart, one of the youths was cut on his side. Another student also received minor injuries trying to break up the fight, but didn't require hospital treatment. During the altercation, a crowd of students gathered and the O'Donnells reported the injured youth had many friends at the school. The arrival of the school's liaison police officer served to end the altercation before it could escalate. Emergency response to the scene was swift and substantial. One student said he counted as many as 12 marked police cruisers and five unmarked police cars, a fire truck and an ambulance on the scene at one point. The student who was cut was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The parents of the injured students were immediately notified by police. A suspect was taken into custody and the investigation is ongoing. No charges had been laid as of press deadlines. Suspect taken into custody Continued from page 1 Additional information related to the study and consultation process may be obtained through the study website: www.halton.ca/ActiveTransportation 150612 Please contact us, as soon as possible, if you have any accessibility needs at Halton Region events or meetings Police said a second student was injured when he attempted to assist the victim. This injury did not require hospitalization. Police were called to the 1330 Montclair Dr. school at 12:25 p.m. after receiving reports of the fight. Police have notified the parents of the injured students. A suspect is in custody and the police investigation is ongoing at this time. No charges had been laid as of press deadlines.