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Reminder: Register for local activities and practise safe cycling during Bike Month
Posted on Wednesday, September 09, 2020 08:40 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham invites you to celebrate Bike Month by taking part in a series of fun and educational cycling activities throughout the region. From September 1 to 30, residents are encouraged to explore Durham’s unique landscapes and scenic trails while practising safe cycling.
Where: Visit durham.ca/BikeMonth to register for a series of local activities including educational webinars, a cycling photo scavenger hunt, a cycling panel discussion and Ride4United Way.
Why: Bike...
Red light cameras have arrived in Durham Region
Posted on Tuesday, September 08, 2020 09:30 AM
Whitby, Ontario – As part of Durham Vision Zero’s goal to eliminate fatalities on our roadways, red light cameras have arrived at select locations throughout Durham Region to help improve traffic safety.
Red light running has the potential to cause serious injury or death for both the offending driver and innocent victims. The Region’s collision records database shows 534 collisions over a three-and-a-half-year period at signalized intersections where the cause was specifically attributed to a driver...
Durham Region Weekly Beach Report - August 31, 2020
Posted on Friday, September 04, 2020 09:59 AM
Whitby, Ontario - The following represents beach-posting information for Durham Region beaches. Test results for the week of Aug. 31 indicate that four beaches have been posted as unsafe for swimming due to elevated bacteria levels. Beaches are posted as unsafe for swimming when elevated levels of E. coli exceed the provincial standard of 200 E. coli per 100 ml of water. This report represents the Health Department’s final update for the 2020 summer season.
Test results for the...Automated Speed Enforcement becomes operational on Durham roads September 8
Posted on Thursday, September 03, 2020 10:59 AM
Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero, Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) cameras will become operational in some school zones and designated community safety zones in Durham Region on September 8.
ASE cameras will take images of vehicles that are detected going over the speed limit. These images are then reviewed by a Provincial Offences Officer, and an offence notice will be sent to the registered owner of the vehicle. No demerit points are issued.
ASE cameras were deployed in data...
Celebrate Bike Month in Durham Region
Posted on Tuesday, September 01, 2020 08:33 AM
Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham invites you to celebrate Bike Month by taking part in a series of fun and educational cycling activities throughout the region. From September 1 to 30, residents are encouraged to explore Durham’s unique landscapes and scenic trails while practising safe cycling.
Where: Visit durham.ca/BikeMonth to register for a series of local activities including educational webinars, a cycling photo scavenger hunt, a cycling panel discussion and Ride4United Way.
Why: Bike...
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