Major News Coverage on Safety of Leslie/Doane Intersection and Our Petition

Hi Neighbors and Supporters,

Thank you all for your continued support of our petition. I wanted to share an important update: our campaign has caught the attention of local media!

The East Gwillimbury Express / YorkRegion.com recently published a detailed article by reporter Lisa Queen highlighting our demands for safety upgrades and improvements at the Leslie Street and Doane Road intersection. 

Key Highlights from the Article:

• Our Community's Voice: The article spotlights our petition—which has now passed 300 signatures—and brings widespread attention to our demand for immediate action.
• York Region's Comments: Regional staff acknowledged the issue and stated that temporary traffic signals could be installed next year if approved in the upcoming budget process, though major road reconstruction is currently scheduled for 2035.
• Councillor Support: Local Councillor Loralea Carruthers urged Mayor Virginia Hackson to "go to bat for us" at regional council, following a town resolution asking the region to move the project timeline up.

Help Us Keep the Momentum Going

This media coverage gives our movement significant exposure and puts much-needed pressure on York Region decision-makers for immediate safety measures and expediting the intersection improvement construction. Please take a moment to read the article and share it alongside our petition:

• Read the Article: ‘Worst fears realized’: Queensville resident demands action where teen was killed in car crash
• Sign & Share the Petition: https://www.change.org/Doane_Road
   

Thank you for standing up for safety in East Gwillimbury!

Best regards,

Shahab Aryan, P.Eng.

Your Community Advocate