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City to Introduce Shared System of e-bikes and e-scooters Next Year

By Announcement

October 18, 2023 at General Committee, Council supported the staff recommendation that the City launch a shared micro-mobility program next year. Micro-mobility is a form of travel using a lightweight device powered by your own body or electricity. The City’s shared micro-mobility program will offer up to 300 electric pedal-assist bicycles (e-bikes) and 900 electric kick-style scooters (e-scooters). For a fee, users will be able to rent e-bikes and e-scooters to get around the city and park with flexibility at a station or at a bike rack closest to their destination.

“This is exciting news for Mississauga. Having a shared micro-mobility system will provide residents with a new way to move around our city,” said Geoff Wright, Commissioner, Transportation and Works. “We’ll be joining eight other Ontario municipalities with shared micro-mobility systems including Toronto, Brampton and Ottawa.”

In October 2019, Council supported the recommendation for City staff to look at how a program of shared bikes, e-bikes or e-scooters could be used for travel in Mississauga as part of a Micro-Mobility Program Development Project. Following extensive analysis and community and stakeholder consultation in June 2022, Council approved a recommendation to develop a shared micro-mobility program that offers e-bikes and e-scooters.

Over the next few months, staff will go through the procurement process for an e-bike and e-scooter service provider, and roll out the program in 2024. Staff will bring a report to Council in 2025 with an update on the program’s progress.

Learn more about the shared micro-mobility program.

Learn more about safety, rules and etiquette for bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters.

Background

The City’s Transportation Master Plan recommended that a shared system of bikes, e-bikes or e-scooters be created in Mississauga. In December 2020, the City implemented an interim e-scooter strategy that involved amending its Parks By-law, Traffic By-law and Transit By-law to regulate where personally-owned e-scooters can be operated in Mississauga. Residents, 16 years old and older, can operate their e-scooter on public roadways in Mississauga with a posted speed limit of up to 50 km/h and on cycling infrastructure (e.g. multi-use trails along roadways and bike lanes). The interim e-scooter strategy created opportunities for the City to collect resident feedback, which has informed the City’s recommendation to introduce a shared micro-mobility system in Mississauga.

October 19, 2023
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Notice of Bus Stop Impact: #0331 – SB Hurontario St at Indian Valley Trail | Tuesday, October 17, 2023

By Hurontario LRT, Resources, Ward 1

Please be advised of the following stop impacts. See the related details below:

Stop(s) Impacted:  No. 0331: SB Hurontario St at Indian Valley Trail

Temporary Stop Location:

0305 – Hurontario St south of Indian Valley Trail (195m south)

0329 – Hurontario St at Pinetree Way (315m north)

Routes Impacted: 2 South

Date and Time: Effective Immediately

Estimated Duration: until Thursday, October 19, 2023 @ 5:00pm

Event Type: HuLRT

Agency: Mobilinx

Notes:

–             Stops will remain accessible;

–             No detours required.

 

October 17, 2023
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Halloween 2023 – Food Allergy (Anaphylaxis) Teal Pumpkin Project

By Food for thought

Halloween can be extra scary for children (and the parents of children) with food allergies!

“The Teal Pumpkin Project” is here in support of children with life-threatening food allergies

A teal pumpkin let’s allergic goblins know you have peanut/nut free and non-food treats like glow sticks, stickers and spider rings…

This is very important to 1/13 of our ‘trick or treaters’…both at school and when trick or treating in their neighbourhood…who must always be on ‘high alert’ for their safety.

Be sure to check local stores and online where products like these are sold.

We can also all make a difference by ‘shelling out’ on the driveway so children with mobility issues can easily ‘trick or treat’.

Be safe and have fun!

October 17, 2023
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City Asset Naming Project – Community Meeting: November 2, 2023

By Announcement, Events

We need your input! You’re invited to a community meeting on November 2 about the City’s Asset Naming project

The names of our streets, community centres and parks help tell our City’s story. Naming these is an honour and should be taken seriously. That is why we are reviewing and gathering community feedback about our naming policies and processes; working to ensure we have an equitable, diverse and inclusive approach to naming in the future. You are invited to join us at a community meeting to voice your thoughts and provide feedback on the City’s guiding principles related to naming, place-making and commemoration.

What:

Community meeting where all are welcome to come and share their thoughts and feedback on the guiding principles, developed with research and in consultation with the community, for future naming, placemaking and commemoration.

Who:

All Mississauga community members interested in learning more about the City’s future approach to naming, placemaking and commemoration. Particularly those from South Asian, Black, Indigenous or other racialized communities.

When:

Thursday, November 2, 2023

6 to 8 p.m.

October 13, 2023
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Construction Notice – MAINTENANCE UPDATE Watermain Improvement Primate Road & Dixie Road Intersection – Monday, October 23, 2023, to Friday, October 27, 2023, from 7:00 pm. till 7:00 am.

By Resources, Ward 1

Peel Region will be doing maintenance work in your area on Primate Road at Dixie Road.
Some upcoming work will take place overnight, to drain, repair, and modify an existing watermain in the chamber.
This overnight work will occur at the Primate Road and Dixie Road intersection. We apologize in advance for any
inconveniences caused by this work.

Schedule
The City of Mississauga, under the Noise Bylaw, is allowing work to be done by our contractor overnight. This
overnight work is expected to take place for multiple evenings, from Monday, October 23, 2023, to Friday,
October 27, 2023, from 7:00 pm. till 7:00 am. Additional nights may be required due to unpredictable delays, such
as poor weather conditions.

Traffic impacts
Primate Road will be reduced to a single shared lane just west of Dixie Road. Where a single lane is shared with
oncoming traffic, please be sure to yield to oncoming traffic as stated by the road signs. These lanes will be
reopened from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily.

Noise
We do not anticipate significant noise or vibrations above normal daytime construction levels during these
operations. Efforts will be made to reduce impacts to residents as much as possible.

Safety during construction
Construction zones require extra caution to keep everyone safe – pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, and construction
workers. When driving, walking, or biking through the construction area, please be aware of your surroundings,
watch for construction crews and other road users, slow down, account for delays, and consider other routes if
possible. To learn more about how to stay safe in construction zones, visit peelregion.ca/workzonesafety.

Thank you for your patience as we complete this necessary work. This work will allow us to continue providing
you with high quality tap water. If you have any questions, please contact us.

Water Linear Engineering
Engineering Services Division
Public Works, Peel Region
Email: construction@peelregion.ca
Phone: 905-791-7800 ext. 4409

 

October 13, 2023
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Open House – Arthur P. Kennedy Water Treatment Plant

By Events, Resources, Ward 1

Peel Region invites the community to get a behind the scenes look at how their tap water is treated and cleaned at the Arthur. P. Kennedy Water Treatment Plant.

Event details

Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (free drop in, last tour at 3:30 p.m.)
Location: 920 East Avenue, Mississauga
Parking available

The open house showcases how the state-of-the art plant treats and distributes 570 million litres of safe, quality drinking water to Peel homes, schools, and workplaces each day.

The event is being held in recognition of Imagine a Day Without Water an international day that raises awareness about the value of water as an essential resource.

“We are proud to provide these vital services that touch the community every day. In a world where many don’t have has access to clean, safe drinking water and are impacted by climate change we will continue to protect this valuable resource and deliver clean water for life.”  Jeff Hennings, Director Water and Wastewater Engineering Services, Peel Region

About Peel Region
Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 175,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga, and Caledon. Peel’s services touch the lives of residents every day. Learn more about Peel’s continuing commitment to our community during our transition. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on Twitter @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.

 

 

October 13, 2023
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Notice of Bus Stop Impact: #0334 – NB Hurontario St at Mineola Rd E | Monday, October 16, 2023

By Hurontario LRT, Resources, Ward 1

Please be advised of the following stop impacts. See the related details below:

Stop(s) Impacted:  No. 0334: NB Hurontario St at Mineola Rd E

Temporary Stop Location: Relocated 100m south

Routes Impacted: 2 North, 8 North

Date and Time: Monday, October 16, 2023 @ 7:00am

Estimated Duration: until Thursday, November 2, 2023 @ 7:00am.

Event Type: HuLRT

Agency: Mobilinx

Notes:

–             Stops will remain accessible;

–             No detours required.

October 12, 2023
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SCHEDULED WATER INTERRUPTION NOTICE – Lakeshore Rd W & Benson Ave (Port Credit West Village) – from Thursday, October 12th, 11:00 pm to Friday, October 13th, 5:00 am 

By Resources, Ward 1

INTERRUPTION DETAILS

Date and Time: from Thursday, October 12th, 11:00 pm to Friday, October 13th, 5:00 am 

Location: Lakeshore Rd W & Benson Ave (Port Credit West Village)                                 

Addresses Affected: 296-380 Lakeshore Road W, 3-10 Benson Ave; 153 high St W; 5-14 Pine Ave N                                 

Project #: T-17004Ma

Regional Inspector:  John Sedore

Telephone #   416-706-1114 ext. 3246/3247

The Region of Peel Public Works department regularly maintains and repairs the water system to make sure you have a consistent supply of quality drinking water. Sometimes we must turn off your water supply while we do this work.

Your water will be turned off on from Thursday, October 12th, 11:00 pm to Friday, October 13th, 5:00 am. If we need to reschedule this work due to weather or other circumstances, we will let you know the new date and time.

If this interruption may affect an alarm or maintenance company, it is your responsibility to notify them.  During the time that the water supply is interrupted, the building’s sprinkler protection system will not function.  A fire watch should be performed as necessary during time period.

After the water interruption:

When we turn the water back on, air in the pipes may make the water cloudy and your plumbing may vibrate or make noise.  We recommend removing the air by slowly turning on your taps from the lowest to the highest faucet in the building (that is, starting in the basement/first floor and finishing on the top floor). Flush the toilets as well. You will likely need to run the water for 10 to 30 seconds.  Run the water until it is clear, and any vibration or noise has stopped.

Important note:  After the water is turned back on, we recommend checking your water meter (usually located in the basement).  If it is leaking, call Water Meter Installations Dispatch at:

  • (905) 791 – 7800 Ext. 3226 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Monday to Friday)
  • (905) 791 – 7800 Ext. 4409 (After hours or Statutory Holidays)
October 11, 2023
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