Resident requests increased speed limit

Roger Varley

During the Monday, May 6, council meeting, council received a letter from a resident requesting that the speed limit on Elgin Park Drive be restored to 50 km/h from the current 40 km/h. The short letter, addressed to “Mayor Dave” (Barton) said, “The road is spacious, sight lines good, and it is a major street. Having a 40 limit is not required, in my opinion.”

Regional councillor Bruce Garrod opined that Elgin Park Drive was "one of the roads caught up" when the townships reduced speed limits on a number of roads. He said there has been a good response to the changes in speed limits. Mayor Dave Barton said the township didn't give proper consideration to Elgin Park Drive, noting that there are no residences along that stretch of road.

Council asked Public Works director Ben Kester to bring in a report on the road before the end of June.