Hello everyone. Thank you for signing. I have sent this E-mail to the following: 

info@ptbocounty.ca (the county)

OPP.Peterborough.County@opp.ca (OPP)

Heather Scott • hscott@osmtownship.ca (township)

 

Hopefully this will get us at minimum some signage and some more enforcement. Thank you all again. See email below. 

 

 

 

Hello, 

I am emailing you on behalf of community members and users of Wallace Point Road (CR-21) in Otonabee/Peterborough Ontario. 

 

Wallace Point Road (County Road 21) is a very busy connecting roadway into and out of Peterborough City and County. There are several more dense residential areas, most notably Stewart Hall. The speed posted on most of Wallace Point Road is 80km/hr, with it decreasing to 60km/hr near Stewart Hall and heading closer into Peterborough. It is also a very popular cycling route, and many residents also walk the road on the soft shoulder. The Stewart Hall library is also present on the corner of Matchett and Wallace Point Road. In addition, it is a busy roadway for farm vehicle traffic.

 

Unfortunately, speeding, stunt driving, and racing are issues many residents and users of the road have recognized. These issues create immense danger for users of the road and residents, with potential for tragedy. Those at risk include all drivers and their families, cyclists, residents pulling out of their driveways, getting mail, out for walks, children waiting for school busses, and children at play. It would only take one second of inattention from the drivers or individuals at risk for tragedy to strike. 

 

With the addition of Riverbend Estates (new subdivision) traffic soon to become reality, as well as additional residential areas planned for several recently sold land properties, planning needs to include road safety and function. 

 

Those who signed the petition (see attached) would like to encourage more active road safety enforcement by the Ontario Provincial Police, ask for additional road signage to encourage following the speed limits (such as a flashing radar sign), and encourage thoughtful planning from the County and Township regarding future traffic needs.

 

Kind regards, and thank you for your time. If you have any updates or information to share, please do.