Ward 5 - Train tracks in Malton and Trafffic in Britannia

Dear Neighbour,

It is busy times these days - and I know that many of you were busy with wonderful long weekend plans. I hope they are all involving great times with friends and family and safe travels throughout the weekend.

There have been two incidents this weekend that I wanted to share with you. On Friday evening at about 8:30 there was much whistle blowing and the loud screeching of brakes from a train on the tracks approaching Goreway Drive. Then I was called by a friend and neighbour living close by who was shocked that the train had come to a complete standstill behind her home, at the level crossing of Goreway. Apparently a vehicle, when the crossing lights were activated and the gates beginning to come down, had attempted to cross the tracks, and not cleared them, experiencing some impact at the rear of the vehicle. Emergency vehicles attended - police, fire and ambulance - although I have not been told of any injuries at this time. Many people are impatient about the wait for this train to pass.You may have noticed that the first item about Malton on my literature that you may have already seen is to address the building of the Goreway Drive Grade Separation, also called the "Goreway Bridge", over these very tracks. As the Executive Assistant in Ward 5 for well over the past 4 years, I know what is needed to ensure that the Goreway Bridge is built. The process has already begun, and Mississauga is ready to build, however, the City of Brampton does not have this in their budget until 2013. I would ensure that this project "stays on track".

The second incident happened on Saturday morning at the intersection. of Bristol Road and Guildwood Way. While we were speaking with people in the area, we heard a loud bang, and as we were headed in that direction , soon saw the arrival of emergency vehicles and tow trucks. It did not appear that anyone required medical attention, but both vehicles had to be towed from the scene. We of course do not know what caused the collision. You may have noticed that the first item about Britannia on my literature that you may have already seen is to address speeding on residential streets. I would ensure that traffic calming is a priority, that accidents would not be this unfortunate common occurrence in our neighbourhoods.

We are working hard to speak with as many of you as possible in the short time available, and if I have not yet had the privilege of speaking with you, and you have anything you would like to discuss with me, please do not hesitate to contact me at 647-705-0696 or by email at: votediannedouglas@gmail.com

May each of you enjoy the rest of a safe and happy holiday weekend!


Dianne