TRUCK ROUTE SURVEY

Yes, another survey from the city of Hamilton. This one about truck routes. Have a say, and feel free to comment about the survey: was it good? were there confusing sections?

The first thing to note, the survey was oddly presented on their webpage as a "Let's talk about trucks" tab - I think "Survey" would have sufficed, but the important thing is to add your voice to the discussion. 

There are other groups working on the truck route study, like Environment Hamilton's Friendly Streets initiative, so check them out. We can add our collective voice to ensure a more balanced truck route plan to keep heavy trucks out of residential areas along arterial roads. 

Here's a link to the Truck study page: https://engage.hamilton.ca/trmp

Here's a direct link to the survey: https://engage.hamilton.ca/trmp/survey_tools/lets-talk-about-trucks

Give yourself about 10 minutes, and feel free to share your experience here with us in the comments.

 

Tired of slipping on winter sidewalks? Make your voice heard!

It's tough to raise this during a heatwave, but the city of Hamilton has an online survey about winter maintenance of sidewalks. It closes on September 11, 2020.

We know how important it is to support people getting places on foot, and we see how the city leaves it up to individual property owners to clear snow from sidewalks. It doesn't work. 

Telltale signs are images like seniors walking on the road because sidewalks are icy or snow-covered. 

We don't know how many people can't leave their homes because of the sidewalk conditions. 

We do know that the city ploughs sidewalks in front of schools, parks etc, but then they lift the plough to go to the next area. It's piecemeal and not dependable for people trying to get places. 

Here's where you can help!

• First step: take the city's survey: https://engage.hamilton.ca/sidewalk-snow-clearing
• 2nd step: contact your ward councillor and the Mayor (mayor@hamilton.ca) and let them know you support a comprehensive sidewalk snow-clearing strategy. This reinforces the survey by getting it in front of the councillor directly. 
• Lastly, if you want to help us with further advocacy, join our email list (see right sidebar) so we can follow-up with you.

DEADLINE for the City Survey is September 11, 2020. 

Thanks for taking action with us!

What is Hamilton doing?

What is the city of Hamilton doing to address COVID-19 and the need for more space for physical distancing? 

Cancelled "beg button" at some intersections

It really feels like we are just sitting with the status quo, despite the obvious need to create more space for people walking, cycling or even just waiting for transit. 

So far, I think the photo captures all the changes other than allowing some patios on streets and parking lots. 

If you have anything to share on the topic, please let us know here in the comments. 

If you are interested in forming a (virtual) working group to start addressing the lack of action, get in touch through our email (or sign-up using the form on this blog)

EMAIL: tlchamilton(at)gmail(dot)com