Public Service Announcements

New pedestrian safety improvement at Brock Street and Toronto Street in Uxbridge

Whitby, Ontario – In support of Durham Vision Zero, a strategic road safety action plan, the Region of Durham will be implementing leading pedestrian intervals for the existing traffic lights at the intersection of Brock Street and Toronto Street (Highway 47) in the Township of Uxbridge.

When: April 29. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: The intersection of Brock Street and Toronto Street in Uxbridge.

Why: The leading pedestrian intervals will improve pedestrian...

Envision Durham: staff recommendations on Alternative Land Need Scenarios now available

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham has released staff recommendations on Alternative Land Need Scenarios intended to inform decisions on how housing, population and employment growth can be accommodated across the Region.

The alternative land need scenarios are a component of the Land Needs Assessment (LNA). The LNA is the first part of Durham Region’s Growth Management Study (GMS) under Envision Durham, which is the Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Regional Official Plan. The preparation...

Durham Region installs equipment on roads for Annual Count Program

Whitby, Ontario – As part of the Region of Durham’s Annual Count Program, contractors will be installing hoses on Regional roads and multi-use paths to count vehicular and cyclist volumes and speeds. The data collected from the hoses will inform the Region’s long-term planning initiatives.

When: Hoses and traffic recording equipment will be installed throughout the Region from April to October.

Where: Hoses will be installed on roads and multi-use paths across Regional roads.

Why: The data is necessary...

The Region of Durham partners with Christian Faith Outreach Centre to help homeless residents

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham has partnered with Christian Faith Outreach Centre to open The Ajax Hub, a support hub for individuals experiencing or at-risk of homelessness. The Ajax Hub includes Durham Social Services, housing stability supports, shelter admittance, workshop space for community agencies to lead activities and learning opportunities, laundry facilities, health-care support, washrooms and showers.

When: The Ajax Hub is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Christian...

Lane Restrictions on Simcoe Street in Township of Scugog

Whitby, Ontario – The Regional Municipality of Durham is advising residents of construction and lane restrictions on Simcoe Street (Regional Road 2) in the Township of Scugog.

When: April 25 to June 24. Unfavourable weather conditions may influence the work schedule.

Where: Simcoe Street from north of Castle Harbour Drive to north of Scugog Line 12 in the Township of Scugog.

Why: To safely complete road rehabilitation.

Note: The Region realizes that the construction work will be disruptive and will...