Biking is a fun and environmentally friendly way to get to school – but remember, safety should always come first. More students, parents and families will be out in our community during school drop offs and pickups, so it’s even more important to follow the rules of the road – including when you’re riding your bike.
If you haven’t checked your calendar, Double-Up Days are back in two weeks, depending on your scheduled collection day! During the weeks of Sept. 19 or Sept. 26, instead of a three-item garbage limit, you can place up to six items at the curb with no paid garbage tags required.
To ensure you’re prepared for Double-Up Days, here are some pointers to keep in mind:
As students head back to school this week, it’s important to remember the vital role we all play in keeping school zones safe. Whether you’re travelling on foot or wheels, let’s work together to protect all road users.
We’ve teamed up with some of the sharpest minds around – Vaughan’s youth – to share critical road safety tips. Watch this video to hear what they have to say!
When you look outside and see school buses, crossing guards and people walking with backpacks on – you know students must be heading back to school! That means more kids and cars will be on the roads starting this week, so it’s more important than ever for drivers to slow down and pay attention.
What is the Transportation Innovation Program?
Please apply for an Access Agreement using the On-line Service Portal, please NOTE the following requirements prior to submission:
1. A non-refundable processing fee of $157.50 (plus applicable taxes) to be included at time of submission.
2. Provide a plan/description of work being completed. Be sure to include:
With the Labour Day long weekend coming up, many people may be busy planning get-togethers with family and friends. This could mean more cars will be parked on residential streets than usual. But there are rules you need to be mindful of to avoid getting a ticket left on your windshield.
What you need to know about on-street parking
