My Biggest Pet-peeve in Milton
The City of Portland optimized traffic signal timing at 135 intersections on 16 streets in Portland. This optimization work has resulted in saving motorists over 1,750,000 gallons of gas each year. This reduction in gasoline consumption is equivalent to 15,460 tons of CO2 each year. I wonder how much gasoline we waste idling at horribly timed traffic lights and Milton’s aversion to right-turn-lanes (seriously, why do we not have dedicated right-turn lanes?) As if it wasn’t bad enough to have major arterial roads where traffic doesn’t flow, neighbourhood roads like Scott Blvd...
Read MoreThank you for your support
As I knock on doors I have been pleasantly surprised by how many looks of recognition and words of support I get. Someone actually thanked me for fixing an issue I did not fix. “It wasn’t me”, I clarified. “Oh”, he added, “they just came and fixed it so I thought you had something to do with it”. I am grateful for your support and am honoured to be a part of this community. It’s more tight-knit than people realize. I’ll take a break from meeting people and will hang out at different village squares with my kids. If you see me...
Read MoreParks Public Session (3 in Ward 8)
I was at the Town Hall for a meeting when I noticed a board for Parks Public Info session. Design concepts will be there for these parks:Coates Neighbourhood Park South Harrison Neighbourhood Park Scott Neighbourhood Parks (both of them) Community Park Jaycee Trail (by Mill Pond) Brian Best ParkFor those who don’t know, Harrison Neighbourhood Park and one of the Scott Neighbourhood Parks will include nice splash pads. They are loads of fun. Oh and my kids enjoy them too. Please visit this link for more information....
Read MoreVibrant Town
I recently watched a documentary on ancient civilizations. One conclusion I walked away with is this: take a community’s people away, and its buildings and infrastructure will turn into ruins. Leave its people and they will build another town, often better. Municipalities spend a lot of time talking about infrastructure. But what about its people? Economic growth (and resulting property values) is directly tied with a community`s ability to retain its residents. Are people paying a premium to move into your community or are they there because they cannot...
Read MoreIs your community well-rounded?
My list of what makes a community great place to live, work and play. Milton’s NegativeCan those with skills and education find well-paying jobs within the community? Can the community retain young people by providing them with adequate job opportunities? Living quarters? Does the municipal council represent the diversity of its citizens?Milton’s Neutral / MixedAre there enough healthcare professionals to service the community? [despite the sorry state of the Milton Hospital] Do they have access to a variety of learning modes (college, university...
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