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Controlling traffic without the stop signs

February 26, 2014   ·   0 Comments

Dear editor:

I was the main voice, on behalf of my neighbours, behind having the stop signs removed.  I am sorry that you feel this is a questionable move, however, I am not sorry they are being removed.  I don’t normally get involved in local government but this has impacted my and my neighbours’ lives immensely.  The noise of trucks squealing and braking  infringes on New Tecumseth noise bylaws. (My son monitored it with a noise meter).

To say remove all the stops signs is ridiculous, 100 to 200 trucks per day do not stop on the side streets of Beeton, just local traffic. The initial traffic study was misinterpreted and did not justify a 4 way at this intersection. There is far more pedestrian traffic at Centre Street (2 pedestrians were hit there this past summer). Dayfoot is also a bad intersection.

In regards to speed bumps, I was asked for other suggestions, and stated that Kleinberg and Keswick had installed them. I also suggested they lower speed limits to 60 on Beeton Rd and then lower it to 40 coming through town (before the South Simcoe tracks) so that trucks would not have to brake so close to those residents. A crosswalk at Tecumseth was another suggestion.

Safety is a big concern and has never been overlooked.  My grandchildren cross here regularly. This has never been an unsafe intersection. More people have been frightened to cross here now, not trusting the vehicles to stop. There has been a heavy police presence to monitor the 4 way but generally in off hours and weekends when there is less traffic.

I just feel there is a better solution for everyone. Richard Norcross has planned a meeting in March for residents to offer their suggestions.

Diana Higgins,

Beeton

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