Spring 2017
Dear Curran Hall Neighbours,
I had the pleasure of hosting a Town Hall meeting at GB Little Public School in January.
Residents raised a number of issues from public transit to municipal standard issues. One of the main topics included the need to improve public transit on Scarborough Golf Club Road and Orton Park Road. With the TTC placing our request for a community bus on hold due to budget restrictions, residents are asking for the Highland Creek 38 or the York Mills 95 bus route to travel along Scarborough Golf Club Road, Brimorton Drive, and Orton Park Road. I require your written support to help push this request at the TTC. Please email your support to Councillor_ainslie@toronto.ca.
Request for right turn lane: Orton Park Rd at Ellesmere Road: Transportation Services staff have concluded 60% -70 % of northbound traffic on Orton Park Road made either a left turn on to Ellesmere Road or continued north to Military Trail. Military Trail is also not directly aligned with Orton Park Road. A dedicated right-turn hand turn lane for northbound traffic has a potential for increased collisions. Transportation Services is not supporting this request.
Request for speed limit reduction on Orton Park Drive at GB Little Public School: I have submitted a request to have the speed limit reduced on Orton Park Drive specifically at GB Little Public School. Several residents raised this concern at the January Town Hall meeting. This type of request is analyzed by Transportation Services. I will share their study with the community when it is completed.
Disconnecting your downspouts: You may apply for an exemption by calling 416-392-1807. If it is feasible to disconnect your downspout you can do it yourself or hire a reputable contractor.
Your water usage: Residents and businesses can now track their water use online – anytime, anywhere. Log on today at www.toronto.ca/mywatertoronto.
Summer registration for recreation programs: visit www1.toronto.ca/parks/funguide/.
I want your feedback: I would like residents to give feedback on my performance as your City Councillor. To contribute to my understanding of how I can better serve all of the people. Please go to my website www.paulainslie.com to fill it out.
Please contact me at councillor_ainslie@toronto.ca Tel: 416-396-7222 or visit my Constituency Office located in the Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Boulevard 2nd Floor.
Sincerely,
Paul W. Ainslie City Councillor
Ward 43, Scarborough East