Friday,October 11, 2019 7 Brooklin Town Crier For more information about this feature contact the Brooklin Town Crier brooklintowncrier@gmail.com As part of Durham Vision Zero's goal to eliminate fatalities on our roadways, red-light cameras and automated speed enforcement will be coming to Durham Region to help improve traffic safety. "Through Durham Vision Zero, the Region has made a commitment to save lives and reduce injuries on our roads. Our collision data show that collisions at intersections and aggressive driving are top areas of concern--and often, these types of crashes involve our most vulnerable road users (pedestrians and cyclists)," says Ramesh Jagannathan, Director of Transportation and Field Services for Durham Region. "By implementing these innovative and effective tools, we hope to create a safer community for everyone." Red-light cameras Red-light camera programs have proven to increase road safety by influencing driver behaviour. The fine for running a red light in Ontario is $325. With red-light cameras, the Offense Notice is issued to the registered owner of the vehicle and no demerit points are issued. In Durham, locations that will have red-light cameras installed are chosen based on several factors, including T-bone (right-angle) crash frequency data and the results of red-light running violation studies. Twelve cameras will be installed in early 2020, and more locations can be added in the future. Automated speed enforcement Speed is a contributing factor in approximately one third of fatal collisions. Automated speed enforcement (ASE) is the reminder to all of us to slow down for the safety of our community. In Durham Region, ASE will be implemented in 22 school zones and designated Community Safety Zones on regional roads. Images of vehicles that are detected going over the speed limit will be reviewed by a Provincial Offences Act officer, and an Offence Notice will be sent to the owner of the vehicle. The Offense Notice is issued to the registered owner, with no demerit points issued. "Speed limits are not guidelines; they are laws," says Steven Kemp, Manager of Traffic Engineering and Operations for Durham Region. "Reducing speed is the best way we can reduce the frequency and severity of collisions in our community." More information on these programs will be communicated as they are implemented. Durham Vision Zero is a long-term plan to ensure a safe transportation system that sees no lives lost or serious injuries on Durham's roadways. Learn more at durham.ca/VisionZero. Red-light Cameras, Automated Speed Enforcement Coming To Durham Community Calendar Fri., Oct. 11: 10:30 am: Whitby Federal candidates debate Durham Christian Homes 200 Glen Hill Dr S, Whitby Tues., Oct 22: 6:30-7:30 pm (4th Tuesday of each month) Teen Advisory Group at Brooklin Library Whitby Library's Brooklin Branch seeks Teen Advisory Group members to share ideas, and assist with special events and programs. Grade 7-12 students earn community service hours. No registration required. For information, email: teenservices@whitbylibrary.ca Sat., Oct. 26: 11 am: Bid Euchre Fest Odd Fellows Hall, 42 Bagot St., Brooklin No partner required. $10 includes lunch and excellent prizes. Advance tickets only. Proceeds to Camp Trillium: camps for kids with cancer and their families. 905-655-4652 Sun., Oct. 27: 7:30-9 pm: Trivia Night At MichaelKelly's Eatery on Winchester and St. Thomas $20 per person cash only. Teams of 4-6 ONLY. Each team receives a large pizza and an order of garlic bread, with a beer per person. Winning team members each get a $10 gift certificate to MK's. Register by emailing your name and number of team members to: editorofbtc@gmail.com Capacity is 42 people, so registration is first come-first served. Hosted by the BTC with all proceeds to Prostate Cancer Canada Network (PCCN) Durham. Wed., Oct. 30: 7 pm: Brooklin Lacrosse Club AGM At Whitney Hall, Iroquois Park Sports Centre, 500 Victoria Street West Lacrosse fans are encouraged to attend and learn about the work needed to ensure a competitive Major Series Lacrosse team. Help is needed with fundraising, partnerships, game night activities. Please refer to the BLC website www.brooklinlc.com for the club's constitution. Proposed amendments must be submitted by Wed., October 16, c/o the contact page on the site or in writing to: Brooklin Lacrosse Club, P.O. Box 146, Brooklin, Ontario L1M 1B5. Fri, Sat., Nov. 15-16: Station Gallery's Holiday House Tour Tickets are available online at stationgallery.ca, by phone at 905.668.4185, or in-person at Station Gallery. Please note that V.I.P. Tickets are limited. Visit stationgallery.ca for more details Sat., Nov. 23: 4 pm: Concert by The Young Singers of Ajax at St. Thomas Anglican Church Sat., Dec. 7: 10 am-3 pm: The Court at Brooklin Christmas Bazaar Enjoy our selection of crafts, baking, books, white elephant items, craft vendors, door prizes and much, much more! For more information, call The Court at Brooklin at (905)655-7718 5909 Anderson St. Brooklin Proceeds to be donated to local charities. Tuesdays: 7:25 pm: Brooklin Toastmasters Club Practice public speaking at Brooklin Community Centre & Library. Contact John Johnstone at jajhj@sympatico.ca or phone 905-683-4439 or Elaine Goulbourne 289-404-8527 at elainegoulbourne@rogers.com 1st, 2nd & 3rd Tuesdays Community Care Durham (CCD) Basic Foot Care at St. Thomas' Anglican Church. 905-430-5732 Mon.-Fri. CCD delivers hot or frozen meals. To order: Karen Andrews 905-668-6779 French Family Storytime: Children and their caregivers can join Madame Sue for weekly French Family Storytime! A half hour of French stories and songs, with a dash of English! Drop in at Central Library's Children's Program Room If you have a community not-for-profit event you would like included in the calendar, please email it to editorofBTC@gmail.com with the subject line "calendar." Priority will be given to Brooklin events. Some editing may occur. Megan Johnston (left) and Simon Cleghorn organized the Brooklin High's version of the Global Climate Change walkout last month, joining millions around the world to make their statement. About 300 BHS students participated.