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Couple urges safety measures
on Victoria Road in Point Clark By Liz Dadson |
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Willard and Jane Cowan say there is a real risk of an accident or death on their stretch of Victoria Road in Point Clark. Speaking to Huron-Kinloss council last night (Aug. 3) at the general committee meeting, the couple outlined several safety deficiencies and offered some solutions. They said the 1.7-kilometre section of road where they live is a perfect spot for speeders as there are no speed bumps or Stop signs to slow down traffic. Their solution is to put a Stop sign at the corner of Victoria Road and Sunrise Lane, and at Victoria Road and Lakeside Trail. They also want to see 20 km/h speed-limit signs at the entrance to Victoria Road, which is a dirt road, and at the two Stop sign locations, as already stated. "Our concern is you're potentially looking at a death along here," said Jane. "ATVs (All-Terrain Vehicles) speed along that stretch, but according to the bylaw, ATVs are not allowed west of Lake Range Drive." "We can't express how serious this is," said Willard. "We see cars and ATVs speeding along there. This needs to be addressed." Because Victoria Road is so narrow, the Cowans are proposing it be signed as a one-way road, from Sunrise to Clarke Creek, with local-access-only signs at St. Arnaud, Sunrise and Clarke. They want the brush cleared back from the side of the roads. And they want overhead lights at the three-way stop at Lakeside Trail and Victoria Road. In addition, Victoria Road residents are landlocked and have no exit to get out of the area in case of an emergency. There are other arteries off Victoria Road, but not at the south end. And finally, they want Victoria Road to be properly rebuilt with surface layers of stone and gravel, south of Clarke Creek to Brown. Mayor Mitch Twolan said he had already spoken to public works director Hugh Nichol about the speeding along Victoria Road and they will discuss with the South Bruce OPP about stepping up enforcement. Administrator Mary Rose Walden said the issues could be sent to staff for a recommendation back to council at its September general committee meting. "What about the possibility of a community task force?" asked Jane.
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"You
could work through the Point Clark Beach Association," said Twolan.
"Our problem in all this is that we've had people on Victoria Road say
they don't want lights; they tell us the opposite of what you're saying
you want. You're going to have negative reaction from other residents
on Victoria Road." "None of us wants a paved road," said Willard, "but we want an improved road, and we all agree on the safety issues." Councillor Jim Hanna said council could look at the items presented by the Cowans, "but we've been widely criticized about wanting to widen that road or clear brush from the sides. We were told to leave it alone." He said the issues brought forward are not new. "That road is vastly improved to what it was before we installed waterlines there." "We'd be happy to get the trees trimmed along that road," said Twolan. "Our fire chief would be pleased to have that cleaned up." Council agreed to have staff review the issues brought forward by the Cowans and bring a recommendation to council in September. Scrolling stops when you move your mouse inside the scroll area. You can click on the ads for more
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