Markham, ON ~ December 14, 2007 ~ With the opening of a new Reesor Road bridge over the Little Rouge Creek, Markham has significantly improved north-south traffic flow.
Opening Ceremony
10 a.m Monday, December 17, 2007
At the Bridge
Between 16th Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive East
The construction of this new bridge addresses the traffic-flow challenge while being sensitive to the needs of the environment
Background:
The former one-span bridge, built in 1925, did not accommodate two-lane traffic. The new bridge not only accommodates two-way traffic, it also gave the opportunity to straighten Reesor road helping to improve traffic flow.
During the bridge construction, actions were taken to be sensitive to protect the Rouge River environment. When the former bridge was demolished, no debris or materials were allowed to end up in the stream. The new bridge - three spans of reinforced concrete - totals 75 metres - and spans the creek's erosion limits.
The new bridge was designed by Chisholm Fleming and built by Dufferin Construction Company
Friday, December 14, 2007
Stamkos Suits Up For Canada
Unionville's Steve Stamkos has been selected to represent Canada at the 2008 IIHF World Junior Championship. Stamkos currently plays for the OHL's Sarnia Sting.The tournament will begin on Dec. 26 in the Czech Republic.
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Press Release - York initiates Intelligent Transportation System Strategic plan
Traffic monitoring technology to help ease traffic congestion on Regional roads
NEWMARKET – York Regional Council today adopted an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Strategic Plan to assist the Region’s Roads Transportation staff to better monitor traffic conditions, help manage traffic flow and traffic congestion, plus send information to commuters.
“With the amount of vehicles on our Regional road network increasing each year, having a coordinated technology plan for monitoring traffic is imperative to keep people and goods moving freely,” said York Region Chairman and CEO Bill Fisch. “The technology outlined in our ITS Strategic Plan will help our staff to better evaluate real-time traffic conditions quicker and help us to keep traffic moving.”
York Region has been using ITS technology for several years, including the use of:
Traffic response control signals that change signal timing based on pre-determined traffic flow information and conditions
A transit signal priority system that automatically changes traffic signal timing to help Viva Rapid Transit buses travel through intersections more quickly
Adaptive signal controls that analyze traffic patterns and optimize signal timing to change with the flow of traffic
Until now, all ITS initiatives were single projects implemented following a successful piloting process. With a coordinated strategy, the Region will expand on our existing technology uses to include:
Traveller information updated frequently and available to residents via phone or Internet
Expansion of the real-time traffic information to include message signs and weather information systems
Integration of transit camera information to update traffic conditions
Integration of traffic information systems to assist with police, fire and EMS emergency response
“A co-ordinated approach to managing traffic congestion on arterial roads is being integrated into many large urban centres across North America,” said Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Mayor Wayne Emmerson, Chair of the Region’s Transportation and Works committee. “As a city-region of nearly one million residents, technological innovations are crucial to keeping our roadways running efficiently.”
The new ITS Strategic Plan will be implemented over the next 10 years.
For more information on The Regional Municipality of York, please visit www.york.ca
NEWMARKET – York Regional Council today adopted an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Strategic Plan to assist the Region’s Roads Transportation staff to better monitor traffic conditions, help manage traffic flow and traffic congestion, plus send information to commuters.
“With the amount of vehicles on our Regional road network increasing each year, having a coordinated technology plan for monitoring traffic is imperative to keep people and goods moving freely,” said York Region Chairman and CEO Bill Fisch. “The technology outlined in our ITS Strategic Plan will help our staff to better evaluate real-time traffic conditions quicker and help us to keep traffic moving.”
York Region has been using ITS technology for several years, including the use of:
Traffic response control signals that change signal timing based on pre-determined traffic flow information and conditions
A transit signal priority system that automatically changes traffic signal timing to help Viva Rapid Transit buses travel through intersections more quickly
Adaptive signal controls that analyze traffic patterns and optimize signal timing to change with the flow of traffic
Until now, all ITS initiatives were single projects implemented following a successful piloting process. With a coordinated strategy, the Region will expand on our existing technology uses to include:
Traveller information updated frequently and available to residents via phone or Internet
Expansion of the real-time traffic information to include message signs and weather information systems
Integration of transit camera information to update traffic conditions
Integration of traffic information systems to assist with police, fire and EMS emergency response
“A co-ordinated approach to managing traffic congestion on arterial roads is being integrated into many large urban centres across North America,” said Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Mayor Wayne Emmerson, Chair of the Region’s Transportation and Works committee. “As a city-region of nearly one million residents, technological innovations are crucial to keeping our roadways running efficiently.”
The new ITS Strategic Plan will be implemented over the next 10 years.
For more information on The Regional Municipality of York, please visit www.york.ca
Sports Report
OHL: Brampton 2 Oshawa 1
York Region Athletics
Varsity Girls' Hockey — Brother Andre 6 (Michelle Davies, 2, Alex Villarin, Josee Daoust, Melissa Coutts, Rocchina Burdo), Alexander Mackenzie 1 (Katie Cooper); Denison 4 (Sarah Petrie, 2, Victoria Morelley, Sabrina Kerr), Williams 2 (Dania Simmonds, Nicole Besse); Stouffville 8 (Vanessa Spataro, 3, Elise Acton, 2, Lauren Barber, Karli Ziegler, Dayle Wilkinson), Huron Hts 0;
Sr. Boys' Hockey — St. Joan of Arc 5 (Alex Filice, 2, Giancarlo Scida, Mario Figliomeni, Raphael Conte), St. Elizabeth 3 (Steve Mihalis, Dan Palmeri, Ralph Cuddemi);
Jr. Boys' Hockey — Mulock 4 (Paul Jelley, 2, Troy McLaughlin, Bobby Quinn), Cardinal Carter 4 (Leo Napolitano, 2, Thomas Cole, 2);
Sr. Boys' Basketball — Maple A 80 (Azhar Cheema, 16) St. Elizabeth 57 (Justin Carandang, 25); Sacred Heart 76 (Scott Laws, 35), Huron Hts 42 (Scott Pullen, 7);
Jr. Boys' Basketball — Denison 59 (Kevin Pangos, 25), Aurora 27 (Ben Keen, 9); Markham District 56, Bur Oak 50; Sacred Heart 75, Huron Hts 35;
Jr. Girls' Volleyball — Richmond Hill 2, Stephen Lewis 0 (25-12, 25-12); Stephen Lewis 2, Williams 1 (24-26, 25-21, 15-12)
Tonight
NHL: Toronto at Atlanta; 7:30pm
NBA: Toronto at Indiana; 7:00pm
AHL: Toronto at Philadelphia; 7:05pm
OHL: Brampton at Kingston, 7:30pm; Owen Sound vs. Mississauga, 7:30pm, Hershey Centre; Plymouth vs. Oshawa, 7:35pm, GM Centre
OPJHL: Markham vs. Ajax; 7:30pm, Centennial Arena
With files from thestar.com
York Region Athletics
Varsity Girls' Hockey — Brother Andre 6 (Michelle Davies, 2, Alex Villarin, Josee Daoust, Melissa Coutts, Rocchina Burdo), Alexander Mackenzie 1 (Katie Cooper); Denison 4 (Sarah Petrie, 2, Victoria Morelley, Sabrina Kerr), Williams 2 (Dania Simmonds, Nicole Besse); Stouffville 8 (Vanessa Spataro, 3, Elise Acton, 2, Lauren Barber, Karli Ziegler, Dayle Wilkinson), Huron Hts 0;
Sr. Boys' Hockey — St. Joan of Arc 5 (Alex Filice, 2, Giancarlo Scida, Mario Figliomeni, Raphael Conte), St. Elizabeth 3 (Steve Mihalis, Dan Palmeri, Ralph Cuddemi);
Jr. Boys' Hockey — Mulock 4 (Paul Jelley, 2, Troy McLaughlin, Bobby Quinn), Cardinal Carter 4 (Leo Napolitano, 2, Thomas Cole, 2);
Sr. Boys' Basketball — Maple A 80 (Azhar Cheema, 16) St. Elizabeth 57 (Justin Carandang, 25); Sacred Heart 76 (Scott Laws, 35), Huron Hts 42 (Scott Pullen, 7);
Jr. Boys' Basketball — Denison 59 (Kevin Pangos, 25), Aurora 27 (Ben Keen, 9); Markham District 56, Bur Oak 50; Sacred Heart 75, Huron Hts 35;
Jr. Girls' Volleyball — Richmond Hill 2, Stephen Lewis 0 (25-12, 25-12); Stephen Lewis 2, Williams 1 (24-26, 25-21, 15-12)
Tonight
NHL: Toronto at Atlanta; 7:30pm
NBA: Toronto at Indiana; 7:00pm
AHL: Toronto at Philadelphia; 7:05pm
OHL: Brampton at Kingston, 7:30pm; Owen Sound vs. Mississauga, 7:30pm, Hershey Centre; Plymouth vs. Oshawa, 7:35pm, GM Centre
OPJHL: Markham vs. Ajax; 7:30pm, Centennial Arena
With files from thestar.com
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