Councillors here were recently updated on efforts by Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott to get the Morriston community safety zone in place.
In correspondence reviewed on May 1, Arnott stated he had written to the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services concerning the need for the establishment of a Community Safety Zone in Morriston.
Recently, he received a response from Minister Madeleine Meilleur and wanted to ensure that township council has a copy of the document.
“I want to once again thank township council for their leadership on this issue and want to continue to do whatever I can to support council’s efforts to get the Highway 6 Morriston bypass onto on the Ministry of Transportation’s five year plan for highway construction,” said Arnott.
Meilleur’s letter stated her appreciation of Arnott’s endorsement of efforts by both Puslinch and Wellington County to enhance the safety of their communities.
“Community and road safety issues remain top priorities for the Ontario government and the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services,” Meilleur stated.
“As you may know, Bill 26 amended the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) to allow municipalities to designate portions of roadways as community safety zones. The Township of Puslinch, therefore, has the capacity to designate the Community Safety Zones Regulation …”
